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Is polyethylene glycol bad for you?
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Constipation Relief: Polyethylene glycol is a non-absorbed sugar substance that pulls water into stool, causing soft stools or diarrhea. This medication is used to relieve constipation. It is not dangerous, but will cause watery diarrhea if used in excess.
Answered 3/26/2020
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F/18 BAD pain lwr left ab cnstption (GP- miralax, (polyethylene glycol) now BM evry 5-7 days, pencil thin, square shape) BLOAT cant eat (vomit) chst pain ftgue ideas?
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Have had bad constipation for 2 weeks. Doctor said take miralax (polyethylene glycol). Stools are loose and thinner then normal and I noticed some black specks like pepper?
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