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30ml of lactulose and 2 doses (34grams) of miralax daily for life. is this safe? gi prescribed this since it's the only thing to help. ct normal.

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It is ok: Yes it is ok as long as recommended by your Gastroenterologist

Answered 6/13/2017

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