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I saw a doctor because i was worried about my rapid weight loss. she told me to take miralax (polyethylene glycol) 3 times a day. what can i expect?
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Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Is a treatment for constipation. I'm not sure why it would be prescribed for weight loss. Talk w/your doctor.
Answered 1/1/2023
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