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A 51-year-old female 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 ?

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Dr. Zachary Veresanswered

Family Medicine 19 years experience

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.

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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?

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