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Does Miralax Cause Clay Colored Stools?

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Posted on Fri, 28 Nov 2014
Question: Does Miralax cause clay colored stools? I have a motility problem from spinal cord injury and I am supposed to take a double dose daily. I noticed my stool is clay colored now. I'm also concerned because my mom passed away from pancreatic cancer and I am brca2 positive.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,Miralax can cause clay colored stool...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Miralax is a laxative. Its main action is to soften the stool and increase/ease bowel movements (BM).

The final result is frequent BM which is associated with clay colored stools.

If you have done blood tests and liver/pancreas function tests recently and they were fine, then, clay colored stools are due to Miralax.

Hope it answered to your queries!
Dr.Klerida
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Does Miralax Cause Clay Colored Stools?

Brief Answer: Yes,Miralax can cause clay colored stool... Detailed Answer: Hi, Miralax is a laxative. Its main action is to soften the stool and increase/ease bowel movements (BM). The final result is frequent BM which is associated with clay colored stools. If you have done blood tests and liver/pancreas function tests recently and they were fine, then, clay colored stools are due to Miralax. Hope it answered to your queries! Dr.Klerida