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Can miralax eventually stop working? i've been on miralax and prune juice everyday for almost a year prescribed by gastro. is this safe?

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Dr. Daniel Motola
Dr. Daniel Motolaanswered
Gastroenterology 15 years experience
Safe: You could increase the dose. This is safe medication. If you are having diarrhea on it stop or reduce dose. Goal is to achieve soft stools that are easy to pas
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