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| 5 | constipation , hemorroidectomy | None until used generic cvs brand | This was a godsend. Constipation due to celiac, medications for fibro. I wish I had known about it earlier. May have avoided hemmoriods,surgerys etc. The generic seems too strong though. Regulate dosage by what youve eaten that day. | F | 48 | 2 years
1X D | | 8/3/2010
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5 | Chronic Constipation | Absolutely no cramping or pain whatsoever. Very gentle. | I have chronic constipation and my doc has me taking this. At first I needed it daily but not anymore. My body loves this stuff. It is gentle, and it does not give me diarrhea etc... but it works several times a day. | F | 51 | 30 days
one cap 1X D | | 7/30/2010
| 3 | constipation | At first Miralax was wonderful with easy bm's. After about 2 months I noticed my ankles starting to swell for the first time ever. I stopped the Miralax and the problem went away. My gastro's physician assistant said it was not related and I could take Miralax for as long as I needed. I started it again and my ankles swelled again. I've had two cardiac tests at my doctor to eliminate the possibility that the ankle swelling was heart related. My tests showed no heart involvement. I was relieved to find on this board someone else having the same problem. I started Miralax again about 2 weeks ago while I was travelling for a week. I stopped it last week and now I am still waiting for the swelling to stop. | I thought it was really great when I started it and am disappointed at the side effects. | F | 61 | 60 days
1 capful 1X D | | 7/29/2010
| 3 | idiopathic constipation | sever gas, sometimes doesn't work and requires a three full dose day to restart her system | my daughter has had consitpation since a week old we went through everything, from changing her food,no milk and higher fiber, low salt and high in fruits. To every medication for a baby/toddler and those that aren't for children. Miralax is the only thing that doesn't make her pain worse when she takes it. | F | 4 | 2 years
1/2 a dose 1X D | | 7/28/2010
| 1 | colonoscopy | Violent vomiting | | M | 55 |
355 1X D | | 7/22/2010
| 4 | Colonoscopy Prep | Slight chills in first half hour, covered myself in a blanket and it passed. Otherwise, none. | Very well tolerated, no vomiting or scary side effects. Had started a low fiber diet 2 days prior and liquids that day plus 4 Dulcolax. Mixed the Miralax with 64 oz Gatorade and drank over 2 hours. Started to work after 90 minutes with no loss of control, continued throughout evening. Was able to sleep in spite of getting up to go a few times. | M | 34 | 1 days
8.3 oz 1X O | | 7/21/2010
| 2 | colonoscopy prep | My colonoscopy prep consisted of 10 oz magnesium citrate, then, 8.3 oz Miralax in 64 oz Gatorade and 4 dulcolax tablets. Prep worked well. Colonoscopy went well with removal of 2 non cancerous polyps. Within 4 hours post procedure I experienced severe abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting. Went immediately to emergency room and was diagnosed with bacterial colitus. Prescribed drugs Metro... and Cipro... to take for 10 days. For next week, experienced extreme weakness, loss of appetite, dark urine. Stools continued loose but not watery. 15 days later my colon is still not operating properly, not removing water sufficiently and lacking any natural e coli, killed by drugs. | My gastro dr. opined that he could not identify the cause of my "toxic shock" experience. He stated that the Miralax might have caused the problem. Don't know that I believe him, could have been bacteria introduced by the colonoscopy equipment. | M | 75 | 1 days
8.3 oz 1X D | | 7/19/2010
| 3 | IBS-C | The first time, none. The second time, extreme cramps, vomiting, diarrhea. | I was diagnosed with IBS-C when I was 21 and have been struggling with it off and on for the last 4 years. I used to take Citrucel but a few months ago, it stopped working regularly. After 6 days with no BM, I tried a fleet enema and nothing. Another few days and I was desperate, so I decided to try Miralax. It took 3 days and then, miraculously, I had a soft BM after breakfast. I stopped taking it as soon as I had that BM, resumed taking Citrucel, drinking lots of water, eating greens and fruits, and was regular for a little over a week. Then, I stopped going again even though I hadn't changed my regimen once. It'd been 4 days and I decided I was going to mix some in my orange juice and take it with my bagel/scrambled eggs breakfast. Unfortunately, this was a night after drinking and I nearly swallowed my breakfast whole along with the orange juice. About 45 minutes later, I was in the bathroom with the WORST stomach cramps I've ever had. I was clutching the bathroom walls, seconds away from collapsing onto the floor and calling an ambulance. After 2 hours of crying, vomiting, and excruciating pain, I completely emptied out. It was horrific and I felt the residual pain until the next day. It's been 2 days since this happened and 1 day without a BM (again). I'm scared to take it again. If I do, it'll be at night with tea (like the first time around), away from alcohol and food. This stuff can be your best friend and worst enemy. Either way, it works. | F | 25 | 3 days
17g 1X D | | 7/12/2010
| 5 | colonoscopy prep for 11 year old | The gastro's directions said to mix a whole container of miralax (14 day supply) with 64 oz of gatorade, drink. It didn't say drink it all at once, over two hours, etc. Per everything else I read, I had my son drink 8 oz every 30 minutes, after two hours he felt bloated, but then it started to work, he started to use the bathroom, and he felt fine. He stayed in the bathroom with a portable dvd player on a table, watched a movie while he used the bathroom, and I when things slowed down I had him drink about about 16 more oz, for a total of 48 oz. Worked great. Except for the first bloating feeling until he started to go there were no problems and no side effects. | | M | 11 |
1X D | | 7/9/2010
| 5 | Constipation | | I have been taking Mira-lax for a while now and I'm happy with it. It just makes things easy! Currently I'm pregnant now and I'm sure you all know that pregnancy can come with constipation, Mira-lax has saved me! I want to tell every pregnant woman about it! Lately I've been using the kroger brand, for me it's just about the same the only difference is I have to stop for a day or two cause my bm's can get alittle loose. But I never had that problem with the "brand" Mira-lax. I would fully recommend it to anyone having constipation issues. | F | 32 | 2 years
1X D | | 7/8/2010
| 5 | having BM problems | No side effects! | I give Miralax to my 4 year old and have been since she's been 3. recommended by 2 pediatricians. She has always had bowel movements and when on Miralax she goes regularly. I tried taking her off of it but she went back to not being able to go reguarly. So she's back on it! | F | 4 |
1cap 1X D | | 7/5/2010
| 5 | Chronic constipation | None. | A very affective and mild treatment for chronic constipation. I've tried generic brands but find them gritty and don't dissolve as well as Miralax. | M | 55 | 5 years
1 capfull 1X D | | 7/2/2010
| 5 | Chronic Colonic Pseudo Obstruction | Bloating and increased urination | This is an update to a report submitted 11/22/09. I had previously been taking Miralax upon awakening; but have now switched to taking my daily dose in the evening. This product causes temporary diarrhea and bloating, relieved by administration of a dilute Fleet enema. It also causes increased urination, which became a challenge when driving to work. My daily weekday regimen (with the full knowledge of my family physician and gastroenterologist) now usually consists of 1-2 glasses of warm water and a dilute Fleet or 1500 mL enema - followed by 20 or more minutes of exercising to cover a minimum of 2 miles - each morning. On Saturday and/or Sunday, I start the morning with a dose of Miralax (after first drinking a bottle of Magnesium Citrate every other or third weekend); followed 1 to 2 hours later by a series of enemas, and lastly my exercise routine. Exercising has been found to increase the peristalsis, making the laxatives and enemas more effective; besides exerting a positive impact on the cardiovascular system (blood pressure, etc). The regimen, though time-consuming and not common for distance runners (who often seem to have just the opposite concerns when they compete), enabled me to complete (in under 2 1/2 hours) my first half marathon in May 2010. This product has enabled me to live a close to "normal" life and possibly prevented removal of my colon. | M | 55 | 7 years
17 g 1X D | | 6/28/2010
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| 5 | Chronic constipation | Zero side effects, I feel exactly as I did before using it minus the constipation. | I plan and hope to be able to use it until the day I die. | M | 74 | 2 weeks
17 grams 1X D | | 6/18/2010
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| 5 | Colon rupture from Diverticulosis | Leaking at times | I started taking metamucil after I had a rupture of the colon. Metamucil caused my stool to be dry and diminished in size. I stopped the metamucil and started the miralax and I have had wonderful results. I am able to have a bowel movement every morning after taking the miralax, {with out straining,} and maybe a small movement later in the day. I have had some leakage but after adjusting the dose of miralax, that has stopped. I am so glad that I started this medication. I now face a partial colonectomy in a few weeks. | F | 68 | 3 months
30mg 1X D | | 6/15/2010
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1X D | | 6/6/2010
| 1 | Constipation | Activia had worked wonderfully as a regulator for me for some time, but I was headed for Europe and my Dr. had me substitute it for Miralax because the Activia required refrigeration and miralax didn't. I took ONE dose of miralax with prune juice and
within about 2 hours, I had a terrible reaction - for about 2 days I had what I would call a "colon cleansing", felt terrible and couldn't take the trip to Europe. I am disgusted with this product. | I am just so thankful that I didn't get on the plane before taking Miralax or I would have spent the entire 7 hour flight in the bathroom - I wouldn't recommend this product ever. | F | 76 | 1 days
17G 1X D | | 5/31/2010
| 5 | Neck, Back surg. Spine cord dam. | After injury to spine, medications were thought to slow or stop bowel. After colanoscopy and very old Dr. telling me Miralax daily would be my only help. It have allowed me to function and stop taking RX meds used in lab test to work bowel. Being regular stopped gallblader flareup and I have lost 35 lbs. | I wish the family dr would have suggested this years back. Would have saved me pain and suffering. Dr's had me thinking my fix would be a bag or other to live. Spine damage was hampering my bowel working. A cap or two daily and I work like 17 again. | M | 47 | 2 years
30mg 1X D | | 5/25/2010
| 5 | Constipated for 45 years; IBS | A little hard to get regulated on this. Took a period of 2 caps/day to get things "moving," then a period of near-diarrhea for several weeks. Now I can easily regulate the amount I take to have frequent, easy BMs without urgency. Also, periodic realllly smelly gas. | I have had bowel problems ever since I can remember. Began taking laxatives in college and rarely ever had a BM without one. Had been taking senna once or twice a week for years. about 5 years ago, began having disabling cramps from trapped gas, with abdominal distention, and senna was losing its effectivenss. even had an early colonoscopy as GI was concerend about this. I read about Miralax online (Heathers IBS website)and decided what the heck. Not to overstate the issue-but this has dramatically improved my life. As I noted it's a little hard to regulate yoruself on this. You need to find "your" dosage and it can take a month or so to do that. Now I take 1 capful each morning in my coffee-it is undetectable in any way. Sometimes I cut down to every other day, sometimes I take it twice a day, depending on how I'm "going." I usually go every day-sometimes several times a day. This is unheard of in my life! It is always easy to pass. I have not had IBS-like cramping pain for at least a year, which used to put me to bed for days at a time it was so bad. The GI says there is no harm in taking this daily forever. It is not a drug-it just pulls water into your intestines. My granddaughter's pediatrican also recommended it for her and she is only 3. It's very safe. It does sometimes produce reallllly bad gas-a lot of it and very smelly. That doesn't happen all the time and is more likley to happen if you go off it and then go back on. Mirlax will be part of my | F | 51 | 2 years
1 cap/day 1X D | | 5/13/2010
| 5 | Constipation due to medication | Occasional gas. Stool too soft at times (switch to half a dose). | I take this daily for constipation due to another medication and it works great. It is safe for long term use if it is not your diet that is causing you to be constipated. If you aren't on any medications that make you constipated change your diet first and check with a doctor if you feel you need to use this long term. Also, if my stools are getting too soft I switch to half a dose.
Be wary of the generics. Kroger Miralax was not as effective for me and tastes awful. It also doesn't dissolve very well. Dulcolax Balance (same compound) works extremely well and almost has less taste than the Miralax. I am assuming this is due to small differences in the manufacturing process. So for decreasing solubility and tastelessness Dulcolax Balance > Miralax > Generics. I have only noticed a difference in effectiveness between generics vs. brand but no difference between Dulcolax Balance and Miralax. | F | 20 | 5 months
9-17 g 1X D | | 5/13/2010
| 5 | long term constipation | None | Back in '07 I had a colostomy due to a emergency colon surgery. after 5 months they performed a reversal to put everything back in it's place and remove the colostomy. since then I've had chronic constipation I guess due to the removal of part of my colon and the lack of water being absorbed into my stool. Miralax was used to clean out my colon prior to my surgery. after further research I started using this daily. since then I have not needed to use any other medications, enemas etc. Miralax is a miracle medicine for me anyway. I mix it in my coffee every morning and by the next day 15 minutes after I get up I have a bowel movement and then maybe one or two more during the late morning with full control. Best part is that Miralax is NOT habit forming because it does not work with your muscles. It works by pulling water into your stool to soften it up. | M | 52 | 9 months
1X D | | 5/5/2010
| 5 | Lifetime BM Problems | First couple of weeks, excess gas | This has been a lifesaver for me. Lifetime of hard BM going maybe once a week spending up to 45 minutes in the bathroom. Now it's every day spending less than 10 minutes.
ER Physician recommended it after I had bad constipation after back surgery. My family doctor said it's safe for everyday use. Wish this was around years ago. | M | 45 | 2 years
1 capful 1X D | | 4/27/2010
| 4 | chronic constipation | | Has worked great for me. I use the generic brand Clearlax found at Sam's Club! | F | 50 | 2 weeks
1 capful 1X D | | 4/23/2010
| 5 | Constipation; extremly hard BM | | The dr prescribed this for my 2 year old son who has had hard bowel movements since birth and became so backed up we had to have a enemia done in the urgent care to offer him relief. I have been giving him half a cap of this in his bottle each morning and it has helped tremendously. He is more regular and does not have pain with bowel movements. He eats alot better and is in a much better mood. When we go a few days without mirlax he has trouble again but I am trying to wean him off | M | 2 | 3 months
10 g 1X D | | 4/20/2010
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| 1 | constipation | depleting of potassium | tired , sick , beware its great the first couple of weeks then lookout, flu like symtoms | F | 58 | 4 weeks
2X D | | 4/16/2010
| 3 | chronic constipation | I will go several months without any side effects, but with the combination I think of heat and humidity in the summer, bloat and gas from birth control pills, and Miralax has given be such severe gas and bloating that I have to stop taking Miralax for a couple months or more. | Miralax works for me, but only with a combination of other things. I would like to add, that NO doctor has helped me, and that I can go 2 weeks without without a BM. I took advice from those who see naturopathic doctors, and what I found through researching by myself. My daily routine is a capful of Miralax each morning mixed with WARM WATER (I very much recommend this) and 500mg of magnesium. I also take 6 enzyme tablets a day split between meals and 2 probiotic capsules before my last meal. Then I also take another 5oomg of magnesium before going to sleep. It sounds like a lot, but enzymes and probiotics already exist naturally in your intestines, and some people don't produce enough of them. So, if Miralax starts causing gas and bloating, I replace it with OTC gas pills without changing the rest of my routine until the gas goes away. | F | 24 | 4 years
18g 1X D | | 4/7/2010
| 1 | capsulendoscopypreparation | severe stomach cramps, black stools, fainting | I ;am 78 years old. This medication, Miralax, is too harsh, too rapidly acting, caused nausea, vomiting, fainting. The doctor was not all sympathetic to these symptoms. What can be done to alleviate these severe symptoms? Commom sense, as a retired nurse practictioner, tells me this is either too harsh, or too high a dosage for my age of 78 years. | F | 78 | 1 times
238mg. 1X O | | 4/7/2010
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| 5 | Chronic Constipation | None | Has been a miracle drug for me. Have had lifelong problems with chronic constipation despite healty diet and lots of fluids. Gastroenterologist said it's safe to take daily. I've found that I can take about every other day and it works just fine for me. Wish I would have had this around for years! | F | 45 | 2 years
1 capful 3X W | | 4/1/2010
| 3 | colonoscopy prep | Severe leg and back spasms, chills, racing heart, elevated BP and pulse, moderate bloating and abdominal cramps. | Followed colonoscopy prep procedure to the letter...low residue diet for 4 days prior to prep, clear liquids day of prep. Mixed miralax w/crystal light (prep instructions gave choice of crystal light or gatorade), started prep @ 3, by 6 I was freezing and shaking, by 7 spasms began. Bloating and abdominal cramps were quite uncomfortable but would have been non-issues without the other symptoms. Prep began to work shortly thereafter, spent literally all night in bathroom passing clear liquid. Still going in A.M. and at the colonoscopy center before the procedure. Before we left the house in the morning my normally 90/56 BP was 128/79, after the procedure it was still 110/70--all acceptable, I know, but high for me. When I stood up in the waiting room to go into the prep area, I almost passed out. The procedure went well so I guess the miralax did it's job, but I've had 3 natural childbirths and they were much easier than the miralax prep. | F | 50 |
1X D | | 4/1/2010
| 1 | constipation | | No change,will never take this medicine again. | F | 64 |
packet 1X D | | 3/31/2010
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History | 4 | chronic constipation due to meds | sometimes gas | I have had a constipation problem since childhood.This has been very helpful. Now that I have to take certain medications constipation has been worse. I just find it difficult to get appropriate dose and if I skip a dose it does not work right away. Sometimes go too much and other times small BMs. However, no taste and can mix with almost any liquid. Certainly better than constipation. Other than occasional gas no major side effects. I am in the health field and would recommend. Just realize that we are all individuals and dosages and side effects may vary. | M | 66 |
1X D | | 3/30/2010
| 1 | Severe IBS constipation | Severe bloat and gas.
No bm. | Never use it again. It's ad says to cramps, bloat, gas whiich is bs. | F | 27 | 7 days
1capful 1X D | | 3/28/2010
| 4 | Constipation | None | I had a back strain/sprain, so the effort of passing a BM was quite painful. I'm not sure if I was actually constipated per se, but my stool was definitely not soft, and it was very difficult to muster up enough strength to do the deed without causing severe back pain & spasms (which makes it very hard to relax the sphincter). So I decided to try Miralax. The next day I passed with little effort, so I'm satisfied with the results.
As for the people advocating "natural remedies," keep in mind that most illegal drugs and many poisons are natural too -- doesn't make them safe or healthy. People may be hypersensitive to polyethelene glycol, but others are allergic to penicillin (which is produced by the "natural" penicillium fungus). Nature doesn't set out to create remedies; natural substances simply happen to work for certain purposes from time to time. To avoid something simply because it's man-made is needlessly limiting one's options. | M | 34 | 1 days
17g 1X D | | 3/26/2010
| 5 | Chronic constipation | None | At age 72, with chronic constipation since chidhood, I've tried everything with poor results. My gastroentereologist recommended me Miralax for daily use. The first week I started with one capful a day and it took 4 days to have effect. Increasing dosage was bad. When I went back to one capful a day, I became a regular with a normal movement every two days and was even able to reduce a little the dosage. It's the first medication that has worked for me in my whole long life!!! | F | 72 | 4 months
1X D | | 3/25/2010
| 2 | constipation | Nasusa, not really going, not happy with results at all | | F | 49 | 3 days
1X D | | 3/22/2010
| 5 | Colonoscopy Prep | No side effects at all | I took 238 g of Miralax mixed with 64 oz of Lemon/Lime gaterade for colonscopy prep. I started at 4:00pm, and drank 8 oz every 20 minutes. It took me 3 hours to finish, but I did not get bloated, and did not get tired of drinking it. The problem was that Bowel movements didn't started until 7:20pm and continued through out the night. I wish I would have started this around noon instead of 4:00pm. | F | 47 | 1 days
238 grams 1X D | | 3/20/2010
| 5 | anal fissure, int/ext hemmrrhoid | None | Never had fissure or int hemm in my life. The pain and bleeding was terrible. I WAS suffering 4 almost 3wks for no reason! I took miralax @bedtime on sat n sun morning my bm was very soft, the pain and bleeding greatly decreased. By tues the bleeding completely stopped n wed no more pain.I did a clear liquids diet for bout 3 1/2 days to help my body heal. This truly has been a miracle 4 me!! I am so greatful. I knew if I didn't get my stool soft enough(like liquidy tootpaste) I would probally kept injuring myself and eventually need surgery (didn't want that @ all). I tried all the tings dr recommended (fiber, incr water intake, stool softener) but nothing really worked. I read this site n decided 2 do miralax n it gave me back my life. I don't hav anxiety n fear anymore when I go n I feel truly blessed. My problems resolved in just a few days! This time last wk was horrible.. I'm so happy! Make sure u hav the rite dose 4 yur issues.I hope you are helped like I was! I wouldn't ever want to go thru dis again so intially I'll continue daily capful dosing but will decr my dose over time. | F | 29 | 6 days
17gm 1X D | | 3/19/2010
| 2 | Constipation | Felt very cold, sick to stomach, headache, weak | I have only taken it once a week for two weeks. The first time i took it, i felt the above sypmtoms but I did not relate it to this product. It eventually went away and I just took this product yesterday. I am experiencing the same symptoms right now as I lay in bed. I would not recommend! | F | 20 | 2 weeks
17MG 1X D | | 3/12/2010
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| 5 | long term chronic constipation | none | I have had constipation for over 20 years despite eating high fiber, plenty of water and regular exercise. I had a colonoscopy in my early 20's with nothing found other than a fissure from straining. Without taking anything, I will go a week with no BM and of course hemorrhoids. I was taking a senna based colon cleanse product daily (low dose) then switched to Miralax 6 months ago, per Dr. recommendation. Works great! I go 1 time per day, no side effects so far. It's very gentle and seems to work well with my body. I keep checking for any long term side effects as I plan to continue taking it daily. | F | 39 | 6 months
17 g 1X D | | 3/11/2010
| 4 | Colonscopy Prep | Immediately after taking the first glassful I started to feel very cold, I could not warm up. After the 2nd glass I got an optical migraine. Migraine went away in 20 mins, chills continued into the night. | I took 238 g of Miralax mixed with 64 oz of orange/lime flavored water for colonscopy prep starting at 6 pm. Taste was OK, but it's a lot of fluid to drink. Bowel movements started about 10 mins after first glassful and continued frequently for 3 hours with some movements being VERY sudden. I had a a few more small movements afterwards and was able to go to bed for the night at 11 pm. At 2 am I had the bright idea to drink a lot of water to hydrate for the morning, but 10 mins later I had to get back out of bed to expel the water. This product did the prep job well, but the chills did have me worred. I won't be drinking orange/lime anything for a while. | F | 50 | 1 days
238 g 1X D | | 3/10/2010
| 3 | constipation | gas, bloating, and chills | Not sure I'll keep using it. Hopefully the benefits will outweigh the side effects. | F | 33 | 2 days
17mg 1X D | | 3/10/2010
| 1 | Constipation | My daughter did fine at age 11 used as need after 1st 3 months (prescription, OTC form) at age 15 after a 104 fever she became hypersensitive (severe hives) to the polyethylene glycol (main ingredient in miralax) in pain relievers (3 er visits). | Polyethylene glycol is man made food grade plastic which is used in most of our medications and is also in our foods, check your labels! The FDA revised the side effects warning to say can cause hypersensitivity and anaphylactic shock! Have not found a bottle with this warning as of yet. Please find a natural alternative. | F | 11 | 3 months
cap full 3X D | | 3/10/2010
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| 4 | constipation | Excessive gas, gurgly stomach, and bloating. | Miralax is an effective medicine for my chronic constipation. However, every time I use it, it takes 4 or 5 days to work. Currently I've been instructed by my doctor to take one capful every day for one month. I'm not sure how much longer I can stand the gas and bloating though. | F | 35 | 14 days
one capful 1X D | | 3/7/2010
| 5 | consipation/ hard stools | I had no side effects at all, prior to this drug I used a laxative I had severe cramping for two days this drug is amazing.
| I would love to take this long term but it says do not use for more than two weeks, I told my DR about it he said continue to take it if it works, I havent had soft stool for over a year if I did go it has been hard marble looking stool, and I never changed my diet and would drink plenty of water durning the day.. This worked after about two-three days now I have a BM everyday and I am jumping for joy.. I feel so much better, but I find myself eating more because I can go daily.. | F | 42 | 2 weeks
17g 1X D | | 3/5/2010
| 5 | Constipation, bloating | Bloating, sometimes gas | I've been taking Miralax for three years. I take it regularly once a day and when I stop it basically feels like rocks are passing through my intestines, so I continue to take it. I now have a regular BM every single morning right after breakfast. I occassionaly have bloating and cramps but it's not nearly as severe than when I don't take the medicine. I have a narrowing in my colon (had a colonoscopy and my GI couldn't even get the child-sized scope through) and taking Miralax has been the best way to get my bowels to pass through the narrowing. It took some time to find the correct dosage (I was taking it 3 times a day at one point) and taking it once daily has been the best. I maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly which also helps in my digestion. | F | 23 | 3 years
1 capful 1X D | | 3/3/2010
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| 5 | lazy bowls and bloody stools | Side effects have been REGULAR BOWL MOVEMENTS, which is great! I have a BM once daily. | Miralax takes a minute or two to dissolve, but once it does you can barely taste it. I noticed when I skipped a day I did not have a BM the next day, so I hope my body is not dependent on it! | F | 22 | 10 days
1 capsule 1X D | | 3/1/2010
| 4 | constipsation | Doc said hemmoroids would get better. Gradually they have gotten much worse. They used to be a minor nuisance. If you have any comments on this, please post. | Really works well for me at 1/3 the rec dosage. If not for the hemmoroids getting worse, life would be excellent. | M | 65 | 1 days
1/3 rec 1X D | | 2/27/2010
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| 5 | Anal Fissure | No side effects | Using the bottle's cap, make sure you get your dose right. Once you have the dose right, life is SO MUCH BETTER! I developed AF and had a dilation procedure and a later a sphincterotomy,pain meds pretty much put an end to BMs (which is not something that is scary after these surgeries). I started taking Miralax after my CRS suggested it. Miralax is what keeps my body moving and allows me to keep up with my hectic schedule. I wish I had known about Miralax 5 months ago and maybe not had to go through the surgery! | F | 38 | 30 days
17 mg 1X D | | 2/25/2010
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| 5 | constipation due to anti-dpressants | none | I am 62 and never had trouble with constipation my whole life until last year. I always had one or more BMs a day until I was put on Zoloft and Wellbutrin, which resulted in constipation. Now whenever I go 2 days without a BM I take Miaralax (1 dose AM and 1 dose PM) which always corrects the problem in a day or at most 2. Best part is no diarrhea or watery BM, which can be embarrasing and keep you home from work.This stuff is GREAT. One curious thing: Miralax has absolutely no taste or smell (as the vast majority of the posters on this board will attest). Why are some people complaining of an unpleasant taste? Are they sure they're taking Miralax and not something else? | M | 62 | 10 months
one capful 1X AN | | 2/17/2010
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| 5 | severe constipation | flatulence | It has worked great for me. I was going about every 7-10 days without stooling. So now i have no more bloating and don't feel fatigued anymore. I go now every 2 days. Been alot happier. | F | 40 | 3 months
30 1X D | | 2/14/2010
| 1 | Doctor recommended for constiption | After one dosage I started to break out within hours and within 4-6 hours I had a severe rash all over my body. | My doctor gave me samples of Miralax and told it was very safe to take. After I broke out I searched the web for more information and found out that patients taken medictions that contained the active ingredient poylethlene gylcol should not use Miralax. I am taking 4 medication with this ingredient. | F | 63 | 1 days
1 packet 1X D | | 2/12/2010
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| 5 | IBS | When I first started I had some excess gas, but after the third day I have not had any gas what-so-ever | I started taking Miralax 6 days ago, at night in a cup of tea. I have had really bad problems with my IBS in the past with episodes of severe constipation followed by bloody diarrhea. After other treatment did not work my doctor suggested I try miralax once a day and all I can say is THANK GOD! I have been regular once again for the first time in over a year. I have been having a bowel movement about twice a day since starting Miralax, and plan on possibly cutting my dose down a little next week. Aside from the gas the first 2 times I took it, I have absolutely nothing to complain about. It has totally changed my stomach, and I wish someone had suggested this to me earlier! | F | 21 | 6 days
17g 1X D | | 2/11/2010
| 4 | chronic constipation | Developed a rash on torso and back - but have little itch. It is tolerable compared to the discomfort and dissention from constipation. | I dissolved the miralax in water, and later was told to follow the initial capful of dissolved miralax with another glass of water. In two days had success. Day 3 continues with smooth bm's. Little gas, no bloating. Am waiting to hear from MD if I should continue because of the rash. | F | 54 | 3 days
1X D | | 2/11/2010
| 5 | chronic constipation | None | After a lifetime of suffering with constipation, going for more than a month at times without being able to go, it has been a real trial of treatments that caused pain and suffering and only temporary relief. Then I saw an Ad for Miralax and tried it. I had so much buildup that at first there was a lot of trapped gas that had to come out as well, but after a few weeks, once the years of backup was cleared, I was able to reduce the dosage to a small amount, with no other fiber or laxatives needed. I lost a lot of weight in the first three months, about 30 pounds, and it has stayed off. Love it. Highly recommend it. | F | 57 | 2 years
1/4 capful 1X D | | 2/7/2010
| 4 | Constipation | Gurgly stomach and gas but im already a gassy person so it's nothing I can't handle! hahah. worth the side effects in the long run. | Just started taking it and had bowel movements 1st day. | M | 21 |
1X D | | 2/5/2010
| 5 | transitory codeine constipation | some abdominal cramping, but I cannot definitely attribute it to this medicine | I've used various formulations of polyethylene glycol (but not specifically Miralax) for colonostomy and surgical prep over the years. At the high doses prescribed for these things, it goes through you like Sherman through Georgia. Really cleans you out. And that's what it is supposed to do. Recently though, I had a tooth extracted and the dentist gave me generic Tylenol 3's. The codeine locked me up pretty badly and I was in a lot of discomfort. I'm also fairly recent (6 months) post-prostatectomy and everything down there still feels kinda weird and I was afraid to strain too much for fear of breaking something loose (which my doctor said was all but impossible, but talk is cheap, he didn't have the surgery, I did..) Anyway, I found this low-dose over the counter PEG (one glass a day) called Dulcolax Balance. It doesn't taste bad at all and in 36 hours, I was back and regular. Good stuff. It (and a lot of fluids) solved my problem. | M | 58 | 1 days
| | 2/2/2010
| 2 | I recommend something else. | A neurodev. friend of mine warned against using Miralax for our son who had extreme constipation and who has a predisposition to Crohn's because she said that many people have a "leaky gut" and Miralax could possibly get into the central nervous system and cause problems. | For IBS and Crohns.... check out the published medical studies at www.pubmed.com using the word HELMINTH. There is a product called Lumbricus Tonic at www.vitacost.com that has the earthworm extract. Wanna get well? Quit the prescriptions and find something natural that works. Check out the medical studies on earthworms. Also... the herb wormwood cut down the need for steroid dramatically for people with Crohn's. Medical study at pubmed.com. What got my son pooping again? A combo of Cleansemore from Renew Life and DIGEST from Enzymedica. Blessings. | F | 51 | 0 days
| | 1/30/2010
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| 5 | constipation after liver transplant | none | I could not function without it. I was able to keep working and just retired last month. I cannot say enough good things about it. As far as long term, I have been taking it since November of 2003, 6 years and counting. I take it every evening. | M | 66 | 6 years
| | 1/28/2010
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| 5 | pregnant and extreme constipation | none | This is my 2nd pregnancy and the constipation was HORRIFIC. I was struggling to poop so badly that I bled from my cervix. I would go more than a week without pooping, while taking dulcolax suppositories, 18g of supplemental fiber, drinking at least a gallon of liquids a day and taking colase. The gas was killing me!
My doctor recommended Miralax, and while it took 5 days to produce a poop it was a god-send. I made sure to drink extra water while on it and it made it so I could poop once a day. It wasn't diarrhea, either, like some laxitives. It was normal people poop. It doesn't taste so hot, sometimes it doesn't really dissolve but it really, really helped with my problem, and my doctor said that it was definitely safe during pregnancy. | F | 26 | 14 days
| | 1/27/2010
| 5 | colonoscopy prep | drank 64 oz of crystal lite with 248 gms of miralax. There was no nasty taste, and I had already done a bottle of Mag Citrate, and 8 dulcolox pills. Had no reaction, and will do it again in ten years for the next colonoscopy. | | F | 51 | 1 days
| | 1/23/2010
| 4 | Chronic Constipation | | Miralax helped me. Stopped taking Diltiazem for Hypertension about five months ago. This fixed my Constipation prob. Havn`t taken Miralax at all for months. Couldn`t hardly believe this.
New Life. | M | 77 | 3 years
| | 1/5/2010
| 5 | fissures | very smelly gas, bloating | I have had chronic constipation since childhood and numerous painful surgeries for fissures/hemmorhoids. Recently had another chronic bleeding fissure and hoping to avoid surgery. Miralax has made me regular with SOFT bowel movements-something all my fiber or sodium docusate couldn't do. I plan on using this long term. My fissure has stopped bleeding and is healing. I am starting to feel normal again-not obsessed about my next bowel movement. | F | 29 | 4 weeks
| | 1/3/2010
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| 5 | severe constipation | none besides difficulty figuring out how much i need to stay regular | its amazing. i was miserable. my entire life since a baby i have had constipation problems, apparently my intestines are too long for my body. i have been put on absolutely everything, changed my entire diet numerous times and nothing ever helped. i have stayed home plenty of days from constipation pains, lost sleep and actually gained 8 pounds because i constantly had that much stool in me ! (gross i know) but i have been on miralax and i now go to the bathroom 2 times a day with 1 and 1/2 cap full in water every morning, its great ! honestly changed my life. | F | 18 | 4 months
| | 1/2/2010
| 4 | Anal fissure | None | I've had painful and bloody bowel movements for the past few months, and it finally ocurred to me that this started at the same time I started taking Effexor for depression. My doctor suggested Miralax, and so far it has provided some relief. No complaints. | M | 28 | 2 days
| | 12/30/2009
| 3 | Post-Colon resection/Diverticulitis | Ever since less than week after taking Miralax I developed very painful spasms in my neck and shoulders. I was unable to stop taking it because it's the only thing that makes me able to have a BM. I have had diverticulitis, part of my colon removed, and still unable to function. I stopped taking Miralax two weeks ago and switched to Lactulose - pain in neck, etc, decreased dramatically but didn't fully resolve. I returned to Miralax three days ago out of total desperation and muscle spasms have never been worse. Pain dramatically increased an hour or two after taking it. I am now nearly paralyzed with severe pain in neck, upper back, tendons. I've read that certain drugs can trigger an autoimmune disease that causes tendonitis and never goes away. I'm starting to wonder if Miralax can cause the same problem. | Otherwise.....I thought Miralax was the best laxative I've ever used. It's amazing stuff, if you don't have sensitivity issues with it. Had I found Miralax before I had part of my colon removed, I probably never would have done it. | M | 51 | 6 months
| | 12/15/2009
| 5 | Preschooler holding her poop | Excellent. Has done wonders for my daughter | My daughter has been on Miralax since her 3rd b-day. She had been holding her poop and only going every 4th or 5th day. She would then only go in the middle of the night, when I'm assuming her muscles were more relaxed. (She was potty trained, but used a pull up at night)
The doc put her on miralax. It worked wonders. The only tricky thing is finding the perfect dose. Too much and she gets stomach aches and poop that is like pudding. Too little and it gets hard and she reverts to holding it. | F | 3 | 1 years
| | 12/10/2009
| 5 | sever constipation with back ache | none | MIRALAX is a lifesaver. It really has changed my life. Before I spent so much time in the bathroom trying to go and now I am in and out. I was always so worried about what I was eating and now I just eat. I feel I have a normal life now! I take 1 cap full in a 1/2 glass of water before bed. I never forget to take it. I now have a flat stomach and my clothes fit. | F | 44 | 2 months
| | 12/6/2009
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| 5 | Constipation | No side effects except "skinny" stool. | For those of you who are interested, Costco sells the big bottle of Miralax in a 2-pack at a lower price than the other stores, including Walmart. If you use their coupon mailer, it's even cheaper. | M | 60 | 5 years
| | 12/4/2009
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| 5 | Chronic Colonic Pseudo Obstruction | Bloating and increased urination | I have been taking Miralax (single dose on a daily basis) since 2003. I take it upon awakening and then follow up with an enema (usually a dilute Fleet enema during the week, and a larger enema on weekends or before travelling), since my GI doctor diagnosed my condition as caused by slow colon motility (due in part to life-saving abdominal surgery -treatment of volvulus which resulted in temporary colostomy - performed in 1981). When first prescribed by my GI Specialist, I found Miralax to be a good laxative; but noted that it also caused extensive and uncomfortable bloating. My GI Specialist suggested that those side effects might be offset by an enema. As I write this in November 2009 (after a visit to my GI Specialist in Sept 2009) - Miralax (along with 2-3 additional glasses of water), followed up with an enema, than by 20-30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise (which increases peristalsis) has dramatically improved my quality of life. The above comments have been shared with doctors, nurses, paramedics, PA's and other medical professionals; who all concur with my strict daily regimen. This regimen (according to my GI Specialist) has prevented the need for decompression or to remove my colon. | M | 55 | 6 years
| | 11/22/2009
| 4 | as a prep only | It worked fine but I developed headaches which I still have, sore throat, and I have lost my voice. Had to miss work for a second day because I have no voice. Probably will tomorrow. I started the prep on 11/14/09 and had the test on 11/16. The sore throat is not bad but the headache is still there. Calling the doctor in the morning. | | F | 58 | 2 days
| | 11/17/2009
| 1 | IBS & constipation | I've been taking Miralax for 3 days and every time I need to make a bowel movement, I feel extremely sick to my stomach, I have the dry heaves like my guts are going to come up through my mouth and then I sweat profusely. I would rather be constipated than take this stuff. It's making my IBS even worse. I'm afraid to eat as each bowel movement there will be pain and dry heaves. | | F | 53 | 3 days
| | 11/9/2009
| 5 | 8 year old encoperesis | none but recently had pale stool | has been a life saver for my daughter who has been having severe constipation with stool impaction. Whenever we skip a few days, she immediately is constipated again. She takes is without an issue in a glass of water, juice or tea. No taste whatsoever | F | 8 | 6 months
| | 11/6/2009
| 1 | Severe IBS constipation | Severe gas, severe bloating | I took it for a week and all it did was make my severe IBS ( so severe I can't work or have a life) even more severe. I will never take it again.The gas and bloat were so severe I thought I was going to pass out and it didn't even move my bowels. | F | 26 | 7 days
| | 11/6/2009
| 5 | constipation | none | I am a normal weight, otherwise healthy woman. I went to see my doctor for constipation issues. I was having severe back problems for 6 months. The back pain was the worst when I tried to sleep. I had a feeling it was related to my constipation issues which I have suffered with for years. The doctor insisted I have a colonoscopy first which came back normal. The GI doctor told me that miralax is a safe laxative- not addictive. one of the nurses told me she had been on it for years and it made all the difference. I ate raisen bran for a year, drank prune juice for a year, ate prunes for a year. You tend to get sick and tired of always worrying about what you can eat that may make you go. The back problems were the last straw. So far Miralax works for me. I go every day and have had zero side effects. I am actually eating normal for the first time ever. | F | 44 | 7 days
| | 11/3/2009
| 4 | constipation due to B/P meds | Some gas at times | Have been satisfied with this product. I have noticed that I am having fluid retention that I've NEVER had before in ankles, legs & hands. Has anyone else had this problem? I hope it isn't the Miralax because it is helping so much with constipation. Please post an answer concerning this. | F | 65 | 3 months
| | 10/28/2009
| 1 | son was chronically constipated | neurological disorders (ADD, autism dx), tics, psychosis, lethargy, burning/itching skin, burning bowel movements | My son was prescribed this by his pediatric GI - we're supposed to trust docs, right? This medicine is POISON. It is NOT meant for children or long-term use. We mistakenly gave it to him for 4 years - he suffered horribly because of it. We cut him off it cold-turkey and he is slowly healing from all the damage. DO NOT GIVE IT TO YOUR CHILDREN! | F | 40 | 4 years
| | 10/26/2009
| 4 | Colon Prep | Gas and mild bloating | I mixed it with lemon/lime PowerAde (~ 64oz) and had no trouble finishing the bottle. It worked and I highly recommend it for a colon prep | M | 56 | 1 days
| | 10/23/2009
| 1 | Colonoscopy Prep | Vomitting, dizziness, shaking, headache, heart racing. | I would never take this again. I had to cancel my colonoscopy the next morning because I vomitted all night and never had a bowel movement. Its been 2 days and my stomach is still rolling and still have nausea. I also have a lot of flatulence. The only good thing, I have lost weight from not eating for 3 days. But I'm weak and still haven't had a bowel movement. Never again !!! | F | 62 | 1 days
| | 10/15/2009
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| 1 | severe ibs w/ constipation | Have experienced horrible side effects with nausea, bloating, gas, diherrea, loss of appetite and headaches | I would not recommend this product for long periods of time people of all ages and sex should take precautions when using this product or it will make you sick . It works but the side effects are horrible . I am a mother of two girls ages 2 and 7 and it has been difficult to care for my kids it has made me so sick. | F | 30 | 5 months
| | 10/8/2009
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| 5 | chronic constipation | None | I had gastric bypass, have had several small bowel obstructions, and very slow small bowel transit time. I take Miralax twice daily (as recommended by my surgeon) and it has SAVED MY LIFE. Have not had to take a stimulant laxative since starting this. I am unable to tolerate any kind of fiber due to little motility in my bowels, and this is the only way I can survive. It's expensive, but sure is worth it! | F | 46 | 1 years
| | 10/7/2009
| 1 | pre colonoscopy | severe vomitting, ten times, with blood. Nausea for 24 hours with headache, unable to take oral fluids for 20 hours. | I am an RN and would not recommed this product | F | 58 | 1 days
| | 9/21/2009
| 3 | Constipation caused by pain meds | HORRIBLE, very foul gas. The worst and most I've ever had! | It took 4-5 days to work. Relieves the constipation, but I cannot use it if I have to leave my home, due to the gawdawful gas it causes me. | F | 58 | 2 weeks
| | 9/18/2009
| 5 | Chronic constipation | None | My doctor recommended Miralax as a last resort, since stool softeners, drinking additional water and watching my diet did not help. Began working after 4 days with multiple, soft but not loose stools, then cut back to movements once or twice a day only. I take it every morning, a full capful, and have experienced absolutely no side-effects. My stools are "comfortable" now and reasonably "regular," which is an outstanding improvement for me. To the person concerned over taking it once a week, my experience would indicate that daily use does not "overdo" it. Everyone's system is different, however, so you may need to "experiment" to determine your specific optimum usage. | F | 63 | 1 months
| | 9/9/2009
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| 2 | IBS-C | Frequent urination, bloating, gas. | My gastroenterologist prescribed 1/2 cap dosage. At first, this worked well, then after about 10 days, I found that the medication was doing nothing but bloat my abdomen and cause me to frequently urinate.
My gastroenterologist then suggested that I increase the dosage to a full dosage as he felt I was not evacuating enough. He also added that increasing the dosage would ease the frequest urinating urges. He was wrong. I took the full dosage for 3 days and I had to stop. I was so bloated and distorted in my abdomen that it hurt to even breathe. The frequent urination continued so much that I was up all hours of the night to use the bathroom. I still have the issues where I do not evacuate enough. All my tests including the colonoscopy were normal. I have had a prostate biopsy which was also normal. There is no relief using this medication. | M | 52 | 2 months
| | 9/1/2009
| 4 | 8 Year Old Son Cronic Constipation | none to speak of... yet. | My son is 8 yrs old. He has been diagnosed with a lazy colon. We went through celiac treatment and the possibilities of Hirschprungs disease. He has been on a daily dose of Miralax (17grams), Fletchers (2 teaspoons), and one tablet of Prevacid (15 MG Solutab). He has had chronic constipation since he was 3 months old. He is not showing signs of improvement. Today he had a BM after a stretch of 12 days. It is extremely painful to see him go through this cycle. Can anyone tell me if he will out grow this condition? Rick | M | 8 | 5 years
| | 8/28/2009
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| 3 | Diverticulitis/constipation | Acid reflux, bloating, cramping, lack of efficacy. | Miralax worked very well at first, producing daily, effortless BM's. It stopped working after 3-4 weeks and now I'm taking a double dose and it's barely working. | M | 51 | 6 weeks
| | 8/22/2009
| 5 | chronic constipation | Took a couple of days to start working. Really smelly gas just before bowel movement, and really soft stools. Bad hemeroids so hard to clean rectal area. | I've been taking this for over three years, following a colonoscopy and recommended by my gastroenterologist. After years of constipation, this has been a Godsend. I used to take six stool softeners, metamucil, rutin, and was still constipated half the time. Would go days without a movement. I'll gladly put up with a little messiness for regular bowels. | F | 64 | 3 years
| | 8/10/2009
| 5 | Constipation | Itchy small bumpy rash in the middle of my back | Takes a few days to work. I give it two days and then if I have no results I take another dose. Usually within a day or two I am able to empty out. Does anyone know if it's safe to take once a week on a regular basis? | M | 20 |
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| 5 | Encopresis | My 6 year old son has suffered from chronic constipation since birth. He has been on Miralax since June and he hasn't had any accidents. I don't know if he'll be on this is temporary or if he'll have to be on it permanently, but I do know it's helped him a lot and has boost his self-esteem. | | M | 6 | 2 months
| | 8/6/2009
| 2 | Constipation from medication use | Foul gas, watery and "straw-like" stools, severe intestinal pain, embarrassment | I take a low-dose narcotic for chronic pain, and it has made me constipated. Let me tell you, I had a horrible experience with this Miralax. I went to my pain management doctor a week before my wedding date and said that I felt horrible, and I didn't want to be constipated for my wedding. So he suggested this "Miralax." No result for 4 days, and then 2 days before my wedding, I began having horrible, explosive diarrhea. I stopped the Miralax, but my diarrhea was unrelenting. On my wedding day, I was still suffering, but I thought I'd be OK aside from just gas. The most embarrassing thing that has every happened in my life transpired: I went the bathroom (pooped) myself as I was walking down the aisle. I thought it was going to be a silent gas release (a fart), but it was obviously more. | F | 27 | 4 days
| | 7/8/2009
| 4 | chronic constipation | bloating and gas but it does work for my chronic constipation.
Starting to suspect it may cause artheritis symptoms. | Been using this med. for a few years and have been having severe artheritis symptoms for a few years. Today when I was feeling pretty good then took my Myralax and the artheritis kicked in afterwords...that's when I put it together.
I saw one other complaint similar to mine on this forum.
Think I'll try to do without and see if artheritis improves. | F | 55 |
| | 7/5/2009
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| 3 | Bowel Dysfuntion/Constipation | | I just started to take Miralax less than two weeks ago and have had mixed results. It took five days to have a BM, after which I was able to, daily, for about a week. But already it seems not to be working as well as it was at first. I continue taking it but I'm still constipated. I've been starting to get acid reflux, which, I'm afraid, may be a reaction to the Miralax. I've tried everything else possible. I had a bowel resection in February that almost killed me, spent almost six weeks in the hospital, endured several infections, and after all of that, I'm just as constipated, nauseated and fatigued as I was before the surgery. I was hoping that Miralax would get me through until I can figure out what to do next. I'm hoping and praying that I can find a regimen that works for me without significant side effects. | M | 51 |
| | 7/4/2009
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| 2 | Impaction caused by constipation | Vomitting; Bowel that is watery or "snakes" as my son calls it; anal leakage | At first I thought it was working until X-rays later, it showed he still has an impaction and is now back in pull-ups and starts kindergarden in 1 month. Was told he would have to take it for sometime after he was regulated. Am now going to a wholistic nurse instead of GI specialist at Yale. Try Rhubarb - much more natural!!! | M | 5 | 18 months
| | 6/29/2009
| 5 | Severe & lifelong constipation prob | It will cause gas UNTIL you go, but never have any problems after. | I have tried, literally, EVERYTHING. More fiber, more fiber, more fiber. I was on ZELNORM (ugh) for a long time, too. And you know what?? MIRALAX WORKS BETTER THAN ZELNORM EVER DID. NONE of the pain, either. It is truly the only thing that has really worked, LONG TERM, for me. I take it almost every day. I mix the suggested dose into 1/2 Cup of Fiber One, 1/2 container Miralax, and milk. It is a miracle concoction, as far as regularity is concerned!! I love this stuff & hope there are no long term bad side effects to it. I've been on it nearly 2 years so far & have had no problems yet. | F | 29 | 2 years
| | 6/27/2009
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| 4 | impaction | gas,gas,gas and mo gas. | works wonderfully once you figure out what your personal dose is. worried about becoming dependant on it. | F | | 6 months
| | 6/21/2009
| 4 | severe constipation | None | I started miralax yesterday and mix it with crystal light and it was tasteless, after a few minutes, I was sat in the toilet and I felt empty I'll write in a week... | F | 22 | 1 days
| | 6/12/2009
| 3 | ibs | severe painful gas and bloading but, I stopped eating dairy products and all those symptoms had disapeared. | Be careful using this product long term. The package does says not to use for more than 7 days but, who reads packages? right? But after two years of using this product in my coffee every morning, I now had develop an involuntary bowl movement problem where my stool is so soft that I can't feel the urge to go and, suddenly I feel something wet and that how I realized that I had a bowl movement. I do not take this anymore and I found that by eating the peel of three red apples (do a chunky peel, do not eat the apple) first thing in the morning, works great for constispation to the point that I go everyday once a day and I control when I go and I'm doing this naturally. | F | 39 | 2 years
| | 6/12/2009
| 5 | chronic constipation | No side effects, works great. | Help! I have been taking miralax for several months because my antidepressant (the one which works best for me) causes severe constipation. It has been great! No sice effects and less than full dosage keeps me regular and comfortable every day....a great sense health, finally! Now my GP says to get off the miralax or I will become dependent. After a week of almost no bowel movements (pebbles, excuse me) I have started taking it again and hope I get better soon. What is the REAL word on long-term use?? It has really improved my quality of life and I want to continue taking it. | F | 59 | 7 months
| | 6/6/2009
| 5 | Chronic Constipation | No side effects yet. | I started my son on this when he was two. He had chronic constipation and would cry everytime he had to poop. It was horrible. After repeated trips to his physician and changes in his diet and finally changing physicians, Miralax was a Miracle. I wish his first doctor would have mentioned this much sooner, as his constipation started at 8 mos. He's still on it and I give it to him every other morning, mixed in juice or milk. | M | 4 | 2 years
| | 5/20/2009
| 5 | Severe Constipation, Fissures | Cramps, gas, bloating | I have had chronic constipation for more than eight years now. I've had intestinal blockages, impactions, and fissures. This really is the only thing that helps me. I've tried eating more fiber, less fiber, drinking more water, moving more, etc. Nothing worked and the doctors still can't tell me what's going on. If it wasn't for Miralax, I don't know what I would do. | F | 16 | 2 years
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