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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I've been using this about 1 week now and it's great. My doctor said I could use it daily. No side effects and I'm very sentsitive to some other meds and have some food allergies. I started with a half dose then worked to a full dose a day ever morning. I'm now going up to 3 times a day, where before it was maybe 3 times a week and uncomfortable. I feel sooo much better!
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Reviewer: Christy, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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This works great for me. It's changed my life for the better. Now, I never worry about constipation, as I take it every day. My doc tells me I can take it safely for the rest of my life. I hope she's right.
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Reviewer: DIANNE901, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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If anyone is on Miralax and would like to save money for the amount of use your Doctor can write for Polyethyene Glycol powder for you in a large amount to fit your needs and to save you money. The OTC can be very costly. I am being patient to use this treatment and think in time it will help. I am on so many drying meds that this is the only thing close to working without pain. I hope this ha
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Reviewer: Butterfly Love, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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It's been workin on me lately. No side effect & loving it.
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I developed hives almost instantly after taking a 1/2 dose of this medication. I will not take it again.
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