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A member asked:
Does miralax (polyethylene glycol) count as a laxative? if someone took miralax (polyethylene glycol) everyday, what would the side effects be? could this cause permanent damage?
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What's the concern?: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is a generally safe, non-systemic lavage agent, intended to assist with laxation. Your voiced concern makes me question: for what symptoms has it been prescribed to you, what is the intended dose & duration of use, what have you tried before, what tests have been run prior to starting the product, what other symptoms do you have (weight loss, bleeding, pain), what's the underlying disease?
Answered 9/24/2018
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