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Can miralax (polyethylene glycol) cause nausea & vomiting if no food/water in system? she had an enema & throws up any food b/c of flu she got a few days later. 2wks now.

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Not common: Vomiting and diarrhea is not a regular side effect of Miralax, (polyethylene glycol) an alternate cause should be considered.

Answered 1/5/2015

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