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A member asked:

Extremely constipated. doc ruled out obstruction via x ray and ct scan. he said take 4 doses of miralax daily and i can take it daily. is this safe?

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YES: Very safe: this is an osmotic laxative- adds water to lower bowel and stool.

Answered 6/9/2017

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Which is best? Miralax (polyethylene glycol) or ducolax stool softener.Constipated. May have diverticulitis. will have CT friday. Took miralax (polyethylene glycol) 2 days then ducolax last nite

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