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How long or how many days in a row can you take miralax (polyethylene glycol)? taking miralax (polyethylene glycol) makes it easier to go, is it harmful to take miralax (polyethylene glycol) daily?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Once regulated: Once you start having normal bms. You should change your diet and increase fluid intake, so that you do not become dependent on it. Just not a good idea.

Answered 6/7/2021

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