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Blessing of "Asher Yatzar" and "Borei Nefashot"

Question

Which blessing should be recited first: "Asher Yatzar" or "Borei Nefashot"?

Answer

"Asher Yatzar" should be recited before "Borei Nefashot".

Source

Responsa of Maharshal, Siman 97, mentioned in Magen Avraham, Siman 165, and in the glosses of R' Akiva Eiger, Siman 7

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