Guest guest Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi Kim, I take miralax every 2 to 3 days. Sometimes I take a tbsp other times a cap full as recommended. I don't like the idea of depending on something... From what the doctors have told you and your research, is it better if I take say 1 tbsp every day? Thanks, GERDS and chronic C. SCD 13 months > > I just take one dose a day, about 10 grams. Normal dose is 17 grams, and usually the doctor has you start out at one dose a day, but I've seen posts from people who are taking it two or three times a day, on the advice of their doctor. > > I mix it in my morning glass of diluted fruit juice, but in the past when I've had to cut back on daily fruit I mixed it in water. I've never noticed much of a taste. I usually need to take any meds. or supplements with food, including Miralax, as my stomach and upper GI are very sensitive to most things. > > From what I gather, from my research and discussions with my gastroenterologist, is that it doesn't matter when in the day you take Miralax, the important thing is to be consistent. And it usually takes several days to start working, as it is an osmotic laxative, not a stimulant. > > There are still days when my constipation worsens; typical of having motility issues. I usually can wait it out, and taking extra magnesium often does the trick, but sometimes I also need to reach for a water enema. I had hoped SCD would " fix " my motility issues, but alas they are part of my dysfunctional digestion. Other things have improved dramatically since being on SCD, but not this symptom. > > Kim M. > SCD 5 years > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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