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What Causes Bloating, Fast Heart Beats And Chest Tightness While On Miralax?

Posted on Fri, 16 Sep 2016

Question: I was advised by my PA to take Miralax. I have taken it two says in a row and feel horrible. Racing heart, bloating, tightness in my chest, inability to sleep, vomiting, chills/then sweating. How long will this take to go away?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

What you are experiencing are side effects of Miralax and will be gone within a couple of days (1-4 days).

Meanwhile i recommend to drink plenty of water, simeticone and carcoal tablets to relieve your symptoms.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar