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I was on an antibiotic in may 2018 and again november 2018. i started experiencing severe constipation for a month. doc told me to take miralax. i was?

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Constipation: It takes a while to develop severe constipation .Activity helps as well as making sure drink plenty of water and fiber.l.Certain foods that contain Calcium such as milk and cheese can make constipation worse.Miralax and stool softeners are a good option to get things going but make sure do the other measures also.

Answered 2/2/2019

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