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Can Miralax be used for IBS (diarrhea)? I do not have constipation, just diarrhea?

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24 Sep 2009 by ebarbag
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miralax, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea
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larissa20

24 Sep 2009

miralax is for constipation i have crohns disease its very similar to ibs and they had me take miralax when i was constipated definetly not when i had diarrhea.

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pattishan61

24 Sep 2009

Try Imodium Ad. The AD is for anti diarrheal. It has pectin in it to firm up the movement and it helps with cramps.

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