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Constipated for 4 days. stool softener produced a few small stools. took philips milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide). stimulant free. safe? go to er if it doesn't work?
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Safe, may work: but if not, no need to go to ER for simple constipation unless you are in pain. You may want to consider Miralax (polyethylene glycol) as a laxative.
Answered 4/1/2023
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