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Doctor insights on: Miralax Or Dulcolax

Abnormal!: CT is likely to define issues. Liver? And or kidney. But need full exam, lab, and CT to determine. May need colonoscopy also. ...Read more

You decide: Your effort will be to keep your stools soft enough to pass without reopening the fissure. The ointment may help with localized pain. I like the Miralax because it is more reliable as a stool wetting agent at keeping them soft. You can use it daily for weeks/months as needed once you figure out how much you need & how often to take it.Dulcolax can help you go but I find it less consumer friendly. ...Read more

Dulcolax + Miralax (polyethylene glycol): You could take both if you needed to. However, i would recommend you not use both routinely unless a single agent is not doing the job for you. ...Read more

Ive always had: success with Milk of Magnesia.Take a capful every 8 hours until u go.If you don't go after 3 doses,go to the ER.You may have become resistant to laxatives.Plan to see Gastroenterology for help with your chronic constipation.Once u do go,get on daily Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and a high fiber diet.Stop all stimulant laxatives. ...Read more

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No: Dulcolax is an intestinal mover where miralax (polyethylene glycol) bulks up the stool with water and moves the stool with fluid. They are both relatively gentle. ...Read more

Colon prep: The bottom line in colon prep is to empty the colon to have a clean colon to visualize during the scope. If your Gastroenterologist given you the instruction to take them together, it is okay. ...Read more

Constipation: If it is chronic problem you may need a prescription medication, rule out hypothyroidism. You can try magnesium citrate 30-60 cc once that might help. See a gastroenterologist. ...Read more

Constipation: Need more information about your symptoms.

Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and Dulcolax can definitely get things moving again. If you were constipated and now you're having very watery stools, it time to stop the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) and dulcolax. You probably have medication induced cause of diarrhea. ...Read more

Bloated: Are you constipated or just bloated? Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is a good choice for constipation. Bloating may be due to other things such as gas, fluid retention, menstrual hormonal changes. ...Read more

Yes: Follow the instructions you were given. You don't want to go in for your colonoscopy, be anesthetized, and then wake to find out they couldn't complete the procedure because you weren't adequately cleaned out. It's a waste of time and money...And embarrassing, too! ...Read more

Dulcolax & Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Dulcolax Laxative Tablets usually leads to bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours when taken as directed. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) may produce a bowel movement in one to three days. I can not predict how long it will take if you are mixing doses and medications. ...Read more

Yes: your prep has been effective.

Constipation: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) or milk of magnesia are good options. ...Read more

Treats: constipation.

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Miralax (polyethylene glycol): You should use MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) to be balance as it is not a stimulant laxative and works just as a stool softener. It is gentle on the stomach and is quite easy to use. Minimal side effects. ...Read more

Dulcolax: a dulcolax suppository will work quicker than Miralax, but the Miralax may be helpful on a more regular basis if this is a recurring problem ...Read more

Yes.: Docusate is a stool softener, bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative, miralax is a polyethylene glycol laxative. Other options would include magnesium citrate which is a liquid bottle sold over the counter, or milk of magnesia. Other consideration would be to work from the other end with an enema like a Fleets enema. Sometimes these can be helpful for severe constipation. ...Read more