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Day 3 of rx miralax (polyethylene glycol) for constipation and still having diarrhea. no regular stools. when is the diarrhea supposed to stop?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Stop miralax (polyethylene glycol) : Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is laxative, it causes diarrhea. Stop it and diarrhea should get better.

Answered 7/15/2015

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