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Miralax Or Dulcolax
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Is Dulcolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol) better for constipation?
Constipation: Need more information about your symptoms.
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What is better Dulcolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol)?
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Ex-lax or Dulcolax stronger?
Prefer ducolax: Strong but less harmful to you.
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What's better Miralax (polyethylene glycol) or Magnesium Citrate?
Mirilax: safer for mirilax
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Is benefiber a laxative or stool softener?
Stool Softener: Benefiber is considered a stool softener.
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Metamucil or miralax, (polyethylene glycol) which should I take?
Both to start: You can take both to start. Once you get things moving, stop the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) and continue the metamucil. Also, i want you to increase the natural fiber in your diet - this will help keep your bms soft and regular. ...Read more
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Miralax (polyethylene glycol) or ducolax, which is better?
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Is miralax (polyethylene glycol) or ducolax balance better?
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
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Which is better for colonoscopy prep: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) or Moviprep?
Miralax (polyethylene glycol): In my practice I use miralax (polyethylene glycol) prep. I find it to work very well. I combine it with smart water. ...Read more
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Benefiber or miralax, (polyethylene glycol) which is better?
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Could i take miralax (polyethylene glycol) and an herbal laxative?
What kind of herbal?: There are so many herbal products in the market, which are not fda approved. It is not very clear about the drug interaction that may happen. You may take fibers supplement, plenty of fluid as part of your daily diet. Prune juice may works for some. Good luck! ...Read more
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Can I take a laxative or enema instead of colyte (polyethylene glycol) powder for my barium enema?
Yes: There are plenty of different preps. Some include citrate of magnesia and ducolax and others may include golytely (polyethylene glycol). Speak to your md. All will include liquid diet and lots of water. ...Read more
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Has anyone used a fleet regular enema or bisacodyl enema for constipation?
Yes: Companies sell these products and make money at it. It is safe to assume someone has used these products for their intended purpose. ...Read more
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Metamucil and miralax (polyethylene glycol) wont help with constipation. What's next?
Fiber supplements: Require time and plenty of fluids; otherwise, they can add to the constipation problem. Are you taking any meds that might cause constipation (narcotic pain meds are notorious for constipating). Have you used laxatives for a long time? See your fp/pcp for further advice. ...Read more
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Is Dupbalac considered a fiber supplement or stool softeners or osmotic laxatives?
Duphalac: Or Lactulose is an osmotic laxative used as second line for constipation and also in chronic liver disease. ...Read more
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Does miralax (polyethylene glycol) cause gas or cramps?
Yes:
Miralax can cause abdominal cramps,bloating,sweating
dizziness etc
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Can I take a laxative or enema instead of the colyte (polyethylene glycol) powder for a barium enema?
Yes: While it's best to follow the bowel cleansing regimen prescribed, the end result to completely cleanse the colon so that clear liquid is coming out before do the barium enema. ...Read more
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Does miralax (polyethylene glycol) work with medication constipation?
Dose-dependent: The more MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) you take the faster it works. As a once over-the-counter dosed laxative you may not see results for 3-4 days, but as a multi-dosed colonoscopy preparation (when used under doctor's advice) expect laxation within hours. As with any laxative however understand its mechanism of action, its risks, & treatment goals & make sure you are not missing obstruction, dysmotility, inflammation ...Read more
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Is lactulose a stool softener or a laxative?
Lactulose: Lactulose is a synthetic sugar laxative used to treat constipation -- also to treat buildup of ammonia in patients with liver failure. They can become very ill and confused --even obtunded -- when these waste products build up. ...Read more
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Which is best? Miralax (polyethylene glycol) or ducolax stool softener.Constipated. May have diverticulitis. will have CT friday. Took miralax (polyethylene glycol) 2 days then ducolax last nite
Different mechanisms: They have different mechanisms of action. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is an osmotic laxative (draws water out). Dulcolax is a stimulating laxative and for best effect take tablet with full glass water on empty stomach. Severe ab pain or fever then urgently see a doctor. You may benefit from an online consultation to best determine symptomatic care for constipation and advise next steps. ...Read more
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