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Terrible diarreah from miralax & prune juice. gastro said it's better that having another obstruction and to continue this. is this safe? dehydration?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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There should be: a "happy medium" between obstruction and diarrhea..Perhaps you should decrease the amount of Prune juice (which is the "variable" "dosae:) until you have soft stools with 'reasonable" frequency! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

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Answered 10/22/2020

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