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I have been taking miralax mixed with warm prune juice for many years, but lately causes evacuation of lose stools and bloating?

Q: i have been taking miralax mixed with warm prune juice for many years, but lately causes evacuation of lose stools and bloating?

: Try omitting one of the two items. Both of these are laxatives and one may suffice for regular bowel movements. Wish you good health.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Try omitting one of the two items. Both of these are laxatives and one may suffice for regular bowel movements. Wish you good health.

Answered 9/12/2021

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A member asked:

I have been taking miralax mixed with warm prune juice for many years, but lately causes evacuation of lose stools and bloating?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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