Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Suicidal Thoughts While On Polyethylene Glycol

Posted on Thu, 7 Jan 2016

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Question : I didn't know to take polyethylene glycol for two four weeks, I have been taking it much longer & tonight I have shortness of breath and can't sleep, suicidal thoughts. I took 17 grams this morning. It is now 10:10 p.m. cst. What if I took a ducolax laxative?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No problems if you take dulcolax along

Detailed Answer:
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On a general note I can suggest you to increase the daily intake of polyethylene glycol (PEG). You need to back it up with proper exercise and dietary fiber intake (plenty of green leafy vegetables). You can also try fiber supplements like psyllium husk or senna. No problems if you took dulcolax laxative along. Dulcolax is a purgative which increases the urge to pass stool but does not contribute to its bulk.

I think that the other mentioned problems are not related to the intake of PEG. You should get in touch with your GP or psychiatrist and discuss about them. He would be able to examine you clinically and can suggest accordingly.

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