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A 17-year-old male asked:
Is prune juice typically a better choice for constipation than miralax (polyethylene glycol) is?
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Dr. Olaf Johansenanswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 38 years experience
No: Especially at age 18 try not to be dependent on a laxative of any type except on rare occasions. Work on getting enough fiber (25grams/day) if you need help try a fiber supplement. Get pleanty of fluid (50oz of non alcoholic non caffeinated /day) and exercise especially anaerobic ....Hope this helps.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Can i take miralax (polyethylene glycol) and prune juice on the same day?
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Dr. Ryan Phasoukanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Yes: One can take MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) and prune juice concomitantly, on the same day.
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Yes. Your frequency and volume should be dictated by your desired bowel movements. Stooling to freq ly may produce dehydration. Too much juice can also affect ur blood sugar. Keep these in mind.
Mar 25, 2014
Dr. Ryan Phasouk commented
Family Medicine 20 years experience
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Great advice, Dr Pajaro!
Mar 25, 2014
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