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My gi put me on miralax (polyethylene glycol) for my chronic ibs-c. would it be okay to take culturelle probiotic with the miralax (polyethylene glycol)? i also take propranolol & synthroid

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Dr. Michael Gross answered

Yes: Ok to take these meds with miralax (polyethylene glycol)

Answered 11/19/2020

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Should be OK: MiraLax (polyethylene glycol) has very few interaction with other medication. Probiotic also do not interact with many other medication. The combination should be OK.

Dr Feola and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/10/2016

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A member asked:

My gi put me on miralax (polyethylene glycol) for my chronic ibs-c. would it be okay to take culturelle probiotic with the miralax (polyethylene glycol)? i also take propranolol & synthroid

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Gross answered

Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Dr Feola and 2 doctors agreed

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