Miralax Use

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I've been dealing with ibs and chronic constipation for about 5 years. Recently my gi doctor suggested i switch from lactolose to miralax as the lactolose was creating a lot of gas discomfort, i was taking 6 tablespoons daily of lactolose for the past 4 years. I started the miralax 6-21-11 at one dose daily for first 7 days then increased to two dose daily. The miralax at first worked ok but has stopped working the last 2 days. How long should i continue with miralax, iv'e heard to give it 1 to 2 weeks for it to start working good. I'm thinking about going back to lactolose and putting up with the gas. Thanks.

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Have you consulted your doctor? They'd really be best able to advise you on this. The use of laxatives, such as Miralax, for IBS can really depend on the patient, their medical history, the severity of the problem and etc.

Any type of stimulant laxative can cause the symptoms you were experiencing with the Lactolose.

And part of the problem you are having may be due to switching from one to the other. When you use one for such a long period of time, your body tends to become dependent on it and, several weeks after you stop, you can start to experience rebound constipation. Which means that your body is trying to readjust to not having it and having the new medication, so the Miralax kind of has to battle both your natural problem and the one caused by withdrawing the other one.

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Is long term use of miralax bad for me? I've been on it for about 3 years. I do take a med that causes constipation. I've tried going without the miralax a few times and I cant miss it for more than 3 days or I have problems. Should I be doing something different?

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Are there any tips on how to alleviate the side effects of MiraLax, such as bloating and abdominal discomfort?

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