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Before pregnancy, i use to take laxatives such as durolax with pregnancy, i have chronic constipation. what can i do? esp with threatened miscarriage
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Miralax (polyethylene glycol) : you can use MiraLAX, (polyethylene glycol) a fiber supplement, or any stool softener that you choose as they are all approved for use in pregnancy
Answered 9/15/2015
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