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I have very bad bloating and constipation, my doctor suggested miralax but i am hesitating about it. is it really safe to take every single day?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Miralax: Miralax is quite benign. Many people with bowel issues like constipation and bloating use this with little to no issues.

Answered 10/24/2018

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Some basics: I would have preferred Miralax not have laxative as part of it's name because it works so different from the others. It is a complex molecule that binds the water you take it with & retains it during its passage through the gut. It thus resists the water removal that accompanies constipation.You can take it safely every day for a year or more. Most should take it for 2X the problem duration & wean

Answered 1/26/2019

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