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I am getting a colonoscopy done. can i take the dulcolax and miralax (polyethylene glycol) at the same time?

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Colon prep: The bottom line in colon prep is to empty the colon to have a clean colon to visualize during the scope. If your Gastroenterologist given you the instruction to take them together, it is okay.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/31/2021

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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.

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I have not had a BM in 10 days and know my chest is hurting, I'm always constipated I have take dulcolax, miralax, (polyethylene glycol) colace, mag, enema no results?

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Do i still need to take all of the 4 Dulcolax and 8.3 ounes of miralax (polyethylene glycol) power for colon scope if I have been having loose stools for 5 weeks?

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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.

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A member asked:

Had colonoscopy at 10:30 ate some food, now having diarrhea again.Totally loose like i had with prep. Prep was ducolax and miralax (polyethylene glycol). Is this normal?

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