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A member asked:

I've tried miralax (polyethylene glycol) and exlax and they make me have the worst stomach pains and i stayed the same weight. what am i doing wrong?

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Stop now: Why are you taking laxatives in the first place? To lose weight? This is a very dangerous practice and can lead to serious medical issues. You lose weight by diet and exercise, not by taking laxatives.

Answered 6/26/2013

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Took miralax (polyethylene glycol) earlier this morning but took a lengthy nap not too long ago, now my stomach is making these loud gurgling noises, why?

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Im bloated in the lower part of my stomach. Is dulcolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol) better? Ive been able to use the bathroom earlier once today go away for 10 mins.

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I already used miralax (polyethylene glycol) and had a bm but also severe stomach pain. Is that normal with use?

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Ya she a parkinson patient nd is on regular doses of laxatives. She has no pain in stomach nd prety ok othrwise. What dose of miralax (polyethylene glycol) u suggest?

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My mom cannot use the bathroom regularly. She has to constantly drink Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and is on all types of meds. Her stomach kills her. Should she see a doc?

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