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Is miralax (polyethylene glycol) safe 4 everyday use? side effects? linzess or miralax (polyethylene glycol) better for hard stool with straining? able to go daily but very little with pebbles

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO LAXATIVE: should be used daily! Hard Stool can be safely treated with COLACE (docusate sodium) (which is iteself NOT a laxative) You should discuss IBS C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation) with your PCP (Primary Care Provider)!! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 11/25/2015

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