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The nurse practitioner i saw recommended i take miralax for my consist. constipation due to paxil (paroxetine). it says no more than 7 days but she said i could?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Constipation: with a medication induced constipation it may be used longer id the cause of the constipation is unknown or unsure i would hold to the 7 day rule

Answered 8/25/2014

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Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Miralax (polyethylene glycol) may be taken regularly if intermittent. It is best not to take Miralax (polyethylene glycol) daily for 7 days in a row. But, figure out a program of Miralax (polyethylene glycol) every 2-3 days. And then figure out a high fiber diet: High fiber oatmeal, bran, apple with skin, pear with skin,celery, potato with skin, prunes, prune juice - to consume daily so that you won't have to rely on so much Miralax (polyethylene glycol)

Answered 9/29/2016

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