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3, 8oz glasses of prune juice with miralax to relieve constipation. is this dangerous? it's a lot of sugar and carbs
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Not dangerous : But too much, you may have bloating and cramps. If chronically constipated or suffer IBS, kindly ask for referral to a gastroenterologist for in depth management if current treatment isn't controlling your symptoms, good luck
Answered 5/23/2017
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