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Good morning doctors. i had not had a bowel movement since this past wednesday. i took miralax and had a bowel movement. my question is should stop taking the miralax unless i have another issue or do i continue to take miralax and if so for how long?
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Answered 11/15/2021
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Fluids. Eat a high fiber diet between 20-25 grams per day, regular meal times and drink 80-100 oz of caffeine free alcohol free fluids daily. If you exercise and should add 20 oz per 30 minutes of strenuous exercise. Some meds contribute to constipation so take the meds with full glass of fluid instead of a sip in addition to the above recommended fluids.
Answered 11/18/2021
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Dr. Put me a 7 day Miralax (polyethylene glycol) dose for constipation. On 4th day and made only 1 bowel movement should I continue this or stop ?
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