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How to Wean Off MiraLax

Posted by geekygirl9 @geekygirl9, Jul 17, 2023

I've been on MiraLAX every day for several (5-ish) years and am anxious to get my system functioning naturally again if possible. I tried really hard to wean off of MiraLAX last year and dropped down from 2 caps to 1 and 7/8 caps per day but then had to stop; decreasing any further felt like picking a day to be sick. In the past few weeks, I've attempted to replace MiraLAX with magnesium citrate and the magnesium citrate helps with my motility sometimes but does not soften my stool much. I'm down to 1 and 3/8 caps per day and it seems like I may be stuck there again. Anyone else been there? Is there hope for weaning off?

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killjoy | @killjoy | Sep 15 1:52pm
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I have a bottle of Lactulose but have been reluctant to try it. Directions are for 30 ml but takes 1-3 days to work. I thought it was supposed to work in a couple of hours.
Has anyone used it?

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@pdmck yes I’ve used Lactulose and it works within a couple hours. I’m told use it 3 times per day but only use it in the morning. It’s inexpensive for a RX

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pdmck | @pdmck | Sep 15 2:24pm
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@pdmck yes I’ve used Lactulose and it works within a couple hours. I’m told use it 3 times per day but only use it in the morning. It’s inexpensive for a RX

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@killjoy Thank you for your response. How much do you take. My directions say 30 mg/ 2 Tablespoons. Seems like alot.

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pdmck | @pdmck | Sep 15 2:29pm
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@killjoy Thank you for your response. How much do you take. My directions say 30 mg/ 2 Tablespoons. Seems like alot.

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@pdmck . I also have Mag citrate 125 mg capsules. Considering them since I also have severe motility issues.

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killjoy | @killjoy | Sep 15 3:17pm
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@killjoy Thank you for your response. How much do you take. My directions say 30 mg/ 2 Tablespoons. Seems like alot.

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@pdmck my instructions were 30 ML 3times / day ….i go once per day sometimes with TRULANCE
3MG ONCE PER DAY

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pdmck | @pdmck | Sep 15 5:06pm

Trulance is not an option since I have Ulcerative Colitis. My GI just says use MiraLax. Not effective. I have a call into my PCP.

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