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Suggest Dosage For MiraLax For Colonoscopy

Yes my question is a about miralax/ gatorade for colonoscopy. It didn t work last time,so Dr has me splitting dose into 2 days. Is it okay to take each dose 24 hours apart, each dose is also to be taken with 2 ducolax? I took 2 ducolax at 10 am and drank 32 oz gatorade/miralax at 12 to 1 PM. Two of the drugs I take daily (amtriptyline, furosemide ) cause constipation and can dehydrate me. I wasn t certain if the split dose will work?
Wed, 1 Jul 2020
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Hi,

Based on the history you have shared, it is okay to split doses but duration should be six hours apart and not much delayed as therapeutic effects may not be lost due to half life of the drugs. However, skipping Furosemide to avoid dehydration is a good strategy, but Amtriptyline may not be skipped abruptly due to side effects so may be continued along. Drinking water and keeping good hydration will not interfere as water will not stay in gut for long and won't cause bulk etc., and keep you hydrated.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Dosage For MiraLax For Colonoscopy

Hi, Based on the history you have shared, it is okay to split doses but duration should be six hours apart and not much delayed as therapeutic effects may not be lost due to half life of the drugs. However, skipping Furosemide to avoid dehydration is a good strategy, but Amtriptyline may not be skipped abruptly due to side effects so may be continued along. Drinking water and keeping good hydration will not interfere as water will not stay in gut for long and won t cause bulk etc., and keep you hydrated. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician