If it happens, a fast-acting mild laxative, like MiraLax or Dulcolax, may be your best bet. Ultimately, deciding when to take OTC constipation medication is a personal choice, Firoozi said. There’s no ...
Dr. Wendi LeBrett, a gastroenterology medical fellow who runs a TikTok under the name @socalgastrodoc, previously told Insider that while osmotic laxatives such as MiraLAX — which work by drawing more ...