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Hi This is Jacque. I am starting the OTC mini tabs (Prunelax), like your son. The 250mg Magnesium (capsules) in the morning and the Miralax and mini tab in the evening. I did not have any result from one mini tab but I've only taken it once. I'm scheduled to take another tonight at the 4 X a week schedule, like your son. Did he have immediate results from just taking 1 Prunelax right when he started this regimen? (along with the other meds,- Mag. and Miralax) Or did it take a few doses? (When I was taking the Bisacodyl, I had to take 3 to make it work and I'm wondering if I need more with the Prunelax also?) BUT I did feel my insides working with the Prunelax and maybe I just need more time. I would appreciate your sharing and experience. Also, I think the Prunelax is not as chemical as the Bisacodyl and might be gentler on the system. The Bisacodyl really wears me out and makes me feel weak. I'm still hoping for a "closer to normal existence" with this circumstance. Say "hi" to Keegan for me. I'm cheering him on and I'm thankful for your prayers.
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Hi Jacque. I am so glad you are started the new regimen of meds and am praying they work as well for you as they do for Keegan. I started Keegan at 1 prunelax daily in the pm, the mag gummy in the morning, and the Miralax in the pm. It did take about a week for his system to adjust but once it did, he was having up to 6 BM's a day so that's when I cut it down to every other day (4x a week). Keegan took the Bisacodyl, Senokot, pretty much everything under the sun along with Miralax and it never worked. The prunelax is definitely much gentler on his stomach. You can start out with one prunelax a day (that's where we started) and even go up to 2 a day, along with the magnesium citrate and Miralax. I did the once a day and really was doubtful it would work but as his system started to adjust, the dose needed to be lowered to the 4x a week. If you haven't had a BM in a few days, you might want to try the magnesium citrate liquid form to try and start a cleanse and keep the new routine but I would definitely start at one prunelax daily instead of the 4x a week. You can always adjust the prunelax, adding a second daily dose or cutting it back, depending on how you respond. We are cheering you on and am hoping to hear this works and solves the issue for you. Keep us posted 🙂
Kerry