What We Treat
Telehealth
A member asked:
Dr. put me a 7 day miralax (polyethylene glycol) dose for constipation. on 4th day and made only 1 bowel movement should i continue this or stop ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Constipation: continue for now you may need a stool softener as well. See your doctor or perform a virtual consult for a prescription for this.
Answered 4/1/2015
3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My daughter is 2 and a half and has to take miralax (polyethylene glycol) every day. How many days is safe to go without a bowel movement?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Should I take dulcolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol)? Haven't had a complete bowel movement in 4 days. Side effects? Are Allergic reactions rare? I need relief now.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am doing a miralax (polyethylene glycol) bowel clean out. I started the procedure at 10AM and finished at 2PM but have not had a bowel movement is this normal?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm 11days post colonoscopy and no bowel movement. I have taken miralax (polyethylene glycol) but nothing. Is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had an endoscope and colonoscopy 2 days ago and still have not had bowel movement. Should i take miralax (polyethylene glycol). I had 3 polyps removed.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Will Miralax (polyethylene glycol) work for constipation from pain meds? Im taking 2 doses/day and Im still not having regular bowel movements. Can I increase? Senna did not work. Fleets enema on sunday with good results
I feel constipated but my stool is soft,but I am still unable to have a good bowel movement. It's been 4 wks. I take miralax (polyethylene glycol) daily. What else can I do?
Bloated & constipated. Haven't had a complete bowel movement in over 5 days. Took 2 Colace & 1 suppository. Only partial movements. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) safe?
Will Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and prune juice help pass/soften hard stool in the rectum? I haven't had a normal bowel movement in 10 days but I'm passing gas.
I got my gallbladder removed on wednesday and I have yet to make a bowel movement. I took a dose of miralax (polyethylene glycol) today and still nothing. Normal?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
