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Does miralax (polyethylene glycol) interact with birth control pills? (i take aviane)

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Dr. Michael Moffa answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

No: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is not absorbed into the body and therefore has no interaction w BCP

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/5/2020

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