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GoLytely is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Laxative

Brands

Miralax • Colyte

Generic Drug

Polyethylene glycol

Side Effects

Common

Stomach cramps
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Vomiting
Nausea
Cramping abdominal pain

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Rectal bleeding

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What can I do if I have a colonoscopy scheduled in the morning but my GoLytely (polyethylene glycol) isn't working?

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Can I use MiraLax (polyethylene glycol) instead of GoLytely to prepare for my colonoscopy tomorrow?

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If I take another bottle of Masgnesium citrate, would I still need to take Golytely (polyethylene glycol) ?

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Would it be okay to drink 1/2gal golytely (polyethylene glycol) with 1/2gal juice instead of full 1gal golytely (polyethylene glycol)? Can't handle it.

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Can I use MiraLax (polyethylene glycol) and Gatorade to prep for my colonoscopy tomorrow, or do I have to use GoLytely?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Have to drink 1gal golytely (polyethylene glycol). 8oz/10min. Can I mix 8oz with 8oz of juice or is that way too much liquid? It makes me nauseous. Can't handle it.

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A 45-year old asked:

My local ER gave me GoLytely (polyethylene glycol) for severe constipation; will it give me cramps?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Polyethylene Glycol?

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Miralax (polyethylene glycol) side affects?

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What happens if you overdose on miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

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Is miralax (polyethylene glycol) for diarrhea?

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Can i give my dog miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

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Can you give infants miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

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A 41-year old asked:

How long does miralax (polyethylene glycol) take to work?

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Can you just put miralax (polyethylene glycol) on pancakes?

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Is it safe to give a 6 month miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

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Do polyethylene glycol 3350 nf powder make you gain weight?

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Is it okay to eat after taking miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

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How long does it take for miralax (polyethylene glycol) to work?

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How sooon does miralax (polyethylene glycol) make you have to go?

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Do i take miralax (polyethylene glycol) in the morning or at night?

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What is the definition or description of: Miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

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Is it alright to drink miralax (polyethylene glycol) during the workday?

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A 41-year old asked:

What's the best way to know if miralax (polyethylene glycol) is working?

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A 32-year old asked:

How long will it take for miralax (polyethylene glycol) to work usually?

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A 34-year old asked:

Anything else used in lieu of colyte (polyethylene glycol) for a colonoscopy?

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A 46-year old asked:

I took miralax (polyethylene glycol). how long does it usually take to kick in?

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How long does it take miralax (polyethylene glycol) to work? I've been taking it since thursday, march 6, with no results.

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A 37-year old female asked:

I was looking at the Miralax (polyethylene glycol) container, and the ingredient sounds similar to anti-freeze. Is it a type of anti-freeze?

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I go days without producing a bm. I take softners and miralax (polyethylene glycol). I worry something is seriously wrong. I eat everyday but no bm occurs for several days.

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