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What are some commonly-used methods of relieving constipation?
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Stool softeners: I usually recommend a high fiber diet such as prune juice and/or stool softeners such as colace twice daily and/or MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) daily work well.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Laxatives: Fruit juices, prunes, increasing water in diet, MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) (which is not a laxative and therefore has fewer side effects).
Answered 6/30/2014
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