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How effective is sennosides prep for a colonoscopy? i can't tolerate the 'lytleys and my osmoprep tabs are 5 years old. dr not fond of miralax but i might try it. which is better, miralax or sennosides? thank you?
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No, those laxatives are not strong enough for an effective bowel preparation for colonoscopy.
Answered 8/27/2022
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