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Does miralax cause stomach pain and diarrhea?
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Answered 3/8/2022
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Miralax is used for constipation and among its most common side effects and somewhat predictable are gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. If such symptoms persist days after stopping Miralax medical attention should be timely sought.
Answered 3/10/2022
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