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Fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate). i have ibs and i find that using 1 a day helps my symptoms and i get some relief. is it ok to use one a day for this. i drink water.?

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Dr. Neelima Reddy answered

Prefer fiber: Supplements like metamucil 2-3 tbsp a day if still not enough, try miralax use enema as needed.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/1/2014

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A member asked:

Fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate). i have ibs and i find that using 1 a day helps my symptoms and i get some relief. is it ok to use one a day for this. i drink water.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neelima Reddy answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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