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Does miralax cause green thin mushy stools ive been taking it for 5 days?

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You may be taking more miralax that is needed for regular bowel movement. Visit this site for info on Green stools in adults https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/green-stool/basics/definition/SYM-20050708 Wish you good health!

Answered 3/7/2022

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