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Will my prescription medication be absorbed in my body during a miralax bowel preparation.... thank you?

Q: will my prescription medication be absorbed in my body during a miralax bowel preparation.... thank you?

: Yes, other med will be absorbed in the small intestine.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, other med will be absorbed in the small intestine.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/28/2022

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A member asked:

Will my prescription medication be absorbed in my body during a miralax bowel preparation.... thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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