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A member asked:

Is miralax (polyethylene glycol) safe for heart patients? can it damage liver or kidneys? i have heart disease & gilbert's disease.

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Dr. George Mathew answered

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Yes: It is safe to take.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 2/1/2021

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Gram 93 yr. Went to dr. Has impacted stool. Trying miralax (polyethylene glycol) carefully. Could this be her kidney shutting down? Stage 3 Kidney disease. Lives alone

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