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Miralax Or Dulcolax
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Cola urinex2 in am. Abd pain, constipation. Using miralax/dulcolax diabetic 23yrs. Bs levels running high now. Dr. Wants abd ct. Not sure of prob. Ideas?
Abnormal!:
CT is likely to define issues.
Liver? And or kidney.
But need full exam, lab, and CT to determine. May need colonoscopy also.
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I recently developed an anal fissure during childbirth. I just started the topical ointment and bought miralax but got told dulcolax would work better?
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
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Can you take miralax (polyethylene glycol) and Dulcolax tabs at the same time for constipation?
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
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No BM in 6 days. Took miralax x 2 days, dulcolax x 3 doses and had some result with saline enema and mineral oil Supp. Stomach distended, still passing gas, but no urge to go. No nausea or pain. Few bowel sounds with stethoscope?
Impacted: I think you've done all you can to relieve what may be a fecal impaction. The abdominal distension suggests partial intestinal obstruction as you are able to pass gas. I would expect some abdominal cramping. A rectal examination is needed and if you are impacted, manual disimpaction is required and is performed by the physician or a nurse under the physicians direction. Either way, get checked. ...Read more
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I have not had a BM in 10 days and know my chest is hurting, I'm always constipated I have take dulcolax, miralax, (polyethylene glycol) colace, mag, enema no results?
I've 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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What is better Dulcolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol)?
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I was wondering are Dulcolax and miralax (polyethylene glycol) the same?
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
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I am getting a colonoscopy done. Can I take the dulcolax and miralax (polyethylene glycol) at the same time?
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
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I've taken dulcolax and miralax (polyethylene glycol) and still nothing....I haven't been "to the bathroom" in 7 days. I've taken 5 dulcolax pills and two doses of miralax (polyethylene glycol)?
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
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Is Dulcolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol) better for constipation?
Constipation: Need more information about your symptoms.
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The last two days I have been popping water. A few days before that, I was constapated. Iv been taking Dulcolax laxative tablets for women and miralax (polyethylene glycol)?
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
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I've taken 3 Dulcolax tablets & all of my miralax powder/64 oz Gatorade mix but only had one minor bowel movement so far. My colonoscopy is tomorrow morning. What should I do to flush it all out?
Call doctor: You need to contact your doctor since you may end up not able to get the procedure done otherwise. ...Read more
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I'm bloated in the lower part of my stomach. Is dulcolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol) better? I've been able to use the bathroom earlier once today go away for 10 mins.
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
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Do I still need to take all of the 4 Dulcolax and 8.3 ounes of miralax (polyethylene glycol) power for colon scope if I have been having loose stools for 5 weeks?
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
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How long after taking 4 tablets of Dulcolax and miralax (polyethylene glycol) do bowel movements start?
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
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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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My wife have not used the bathroom in 4 days do she need ducolax or miralax its hurting her stomach?
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
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I am badly constipated. Miralax and senna do not help much. Can I take bisacodyl and docusate at the same time?
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.
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Does ducolax be taken along with miralax (polyethylene glycol) while treating an anal fissure?
Both may: Give you diarrhea which may cause less pain with a bowel movement but does nothing to heal a fissure and in fact may turn an acute fissure into a chronic fissure which has a much lower likelihood of healing without surgery. ...Read more
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Why take ducolax with miralax (polyethylene glycol) for colonoscapy can you just take the miralax (polyethylene glycol) with gatorade. Plus does it go by how much you weigh?
Colonoscopy prep: Dulcolax is needed in combination with MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) in order to receive the optimal preparation for colonoscopy. There is no dose adjustment for weight. ...Read more
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Had colonoscopy at 10:30 ate some food, now having diarrhea again. Totally loose like I had with prep. Prep was ducolax and miralax (polyethylene glycol). Is this normal?
Yes: Yes this is very normal and can take up to 48 hours to clear. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids to make sure you don't get dehydrated. ...Read more
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For yrs, I can only have a bm w/ bisacodyl/miralax. Until 2 mos. Ago, bm 2+/day, high & low stomach pains & a sore bum. No chng in lifestyle. Concern?
Yes: So, you suffer from habitual constipation, provided no other reason for it has been found. Bisacodyl is not the greatest medication for continuous use as it may lead to bowel atony (loss of bowel tone) and resultant increase in constipation due to no propelling of fecal matter. Talk to your doc about other alternatives. ...Read more
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I want to do a colon cleanse. My father had a colonoscopy, is it safe to follow his doctor's advice: 10mg of ducolax and 238g of Miralax (polyethylene glycol) w/ 64 oz.?
While: It could be safe, only a doctor can prescribe such treatment with knowledge of your medical history ...Read more
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Ok for breastfeeding mother to take ducolax or miralax (polyethylene glycol)? Baby is 13 weeks. If not, what stool softening med is safe?
Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is safe: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is a safe and effective stool softener for breastfeeding mothers. There is little to no systemic absorption of this medication. To help with issues of constipation also suggest increased exercise, increased hydration with water, and a balanced diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and items high in fiber. ...Read more
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Diag. W/ibs w/constipation, unable to bm w/out bisacodyl/miralax for yrs. Now 2mos ago started bm 2+\day, bad stomach pains & sore bum. Concern?
Diarrhea: There is a lot that can be going on here. Your new ongoing diarrhea for 2 mo can be from laxative-induced effect. But if off laxatives, the diarrhea can be from overflow incontinence, or infection (eg, c diff infection), or ibs-diarrhea type. Other not-mentioned processes could be going on, so I recommend seeing a GI md and getting a good physical exam as well (including a digital rectal exam). ...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