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I've taken 3 dulcolax tablets & all of my miralax powder/64 oz gatorade mix but only had one minor bowel movement so far. my colonoscopy is tomorrow morning. what should i do to flush it all out?
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Call doctor: You need to contact your doctor since you may end up not able to get the procedure done otherwise.
Answered 2/24/2018
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