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A 21-year-old male asked:

Is daily polyethylene glycol with prune juice safe forever? my gi prescribed this to me for ibs & slow colonic transit. i've been on this for one year

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Dr. Marc Rendellanswered

Diabetology 51 years experience

Polyethylene glycol: PEG and prune juice are safe. The real question is whether you are having less symptoms.

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