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Why would bowel preps not work? poor prep with colyte (polyethylene glycol). now on 2 day prep starting w/ mag. citrate. no bm after 9 hours. followed directions exactly!
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Hmmm: Definetly not normal. You should have good cleanse. You may want to repeat if your doctor is agreeable. Do you suffer from constipation?
Answered 3/24/2019
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