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Posted 1/21/2013 5:54 PM (GMT -5)
Hey there,

I'm having some constipation issues and my dr said to take a dose of miralax daily but maybe for today I should take a clean out dose to get a jumpstart. Well, I took 8 doses worth after lunch and nothing has happened. I'm getting nervous since I have to work tomorrow morning. Should I have taken more? How long before this stuff might start to work?
Posted 1/21/2013 5:58 PM (GMT -5)
I can't imagine that 8 doses isn't going to work by tomorrow morning. If you are still constipated, then I think you should call the doc back tomorrow. I usually take 1 dose at night and poop by the next morning. 8 doses is almost like a colonoscopy prep. I think you will go soon!
Posted 1/22/2013 12:53 PM (GMT -5)
Did it work?
Posted 1/22/2013 1:02 PM (GMT -5)
That should definitely help.
I find that it takes a little while to start if you are REALLY backed up; however, once you get more into a maintenance mode, if you will, with the miralax, it is really quite effective in regulating things out. I used to add it to my morning smoothie for breakfast and that helped a lot for me!
Posted 1/23/2013 11:39 AM (GMT -5)
It took about 12 hrs and it sort of worked. I didn't get the clean out that was expected but I do plan on going forward with the maintenance dose because I feel a bit better than I did before. Thanks for your responses!
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