Benefiber will bulk up stool while Miralax will soften it by drawing water into the intestines. I'd check with your Dr, but seems like they'd work together.

What else have you tries to relieve constipation? Has anything worked?

What is working for me is one dose of Miralax daily, spaced a couple hours between servings of Citrucel or psyllium fiber. Previously I was also taking 4 oz of prune juice in the morning, but stopped because of it's high sugar content. These steps were at the recommendation of my G.I. Dr. He also said Citrucel would produce less gas than psyllium.

To all who replied, thank you!

Triphala… great product used thousands of years in Ayurvedic “ medicine”. Capsule Consists of three berries , not weird… movement very natural and product is becoming pretty mainstream… my moms cardio approved when she struggled in rehab after a stroke and really helped her. There are no known side effects. I’ve been using for 10 years when I travel. Worth a try! Can get organic brands online or in Whole Foods.

What brand of Triphala seems to work best? And how about the pills versus powder? Powder seems economical at $26 for 2.2 lbs. on Amazon.

Feedback anyone?

GI drs in this area say the key is not to break the chain or train & never go a day without “some Miralax” so wondering if 1/2 capsule in am and pm with the Benefiber which helps bloating, gas might work?

Publix has an excellent Laxative herbal tea .
Greenwise Organic Laxative herbal supplement. It’s excellent and I leave the bag in with a Ginger Organic tea bag all day and keep adding hot water to sip on throughout the day. Also NO sugar, in any form, helps greatly. I use only organic Monk fruit liquid, and use it all day in my water as well. NO sugar or white flour!!!!……..I use XOCHITL organic Blue Corn chips as my carbs and snacks along with organic Fiji apples.

Hi - I was prescribed Miralax and Benefiber by my gastro doc. I capful Miralix and 2 tablespoons 2x a day of Benefiber. Have been on for 2 months. Still have some issues but more regular in bowel habits. Some bloating occurs.

Kernel corn or coconut cookies act as a cure for constipation for me. I don't know if it will work for everyone but it is worth a try. Focus on eating raw vegetables in your diet. It is cheaper than drugs and more fun. Stay away from a lot of baked or cooked food. Add fruit to your breakfast. Blueberries are great. If you can, pick your own and then freeze them for the winter, The exercise will help your body and picking your own will help the wallet. Good luck!

Is anyone doing 1/2 dose daily?