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My dr. said it's safe to take miralax (polyethylene glycol) everyday for life. is that true. what are natural alternatives. i eat. healthy just always have had a problem.
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Constipation: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is mostly safe. Natural alternatives are foods that contain a lot of fibers for example leafy vegetables, fruits.
Answered 10/19/2015
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