MIRALAX Reviews (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350)Average Rating: 3.3 (535 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MIRALAX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MIRALAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Colonoscopy prep for Crohn's | Diarrhea, bloating, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting | Have taken this twice for colon prep. Blends well with Gatorade, but you really have to consistently drink water, too, and don't chug. I threw up a bit half an hour after completing my dose, but man, does it clean out your gut like nothing else. Like you're peeing water. Images come out clean, too. | F | 24 | 2 days 119g 1X day | 12/12/2023 | 1 | Prescribed for IBS Constipation | Causes very high blood pressure - 161/105 | Miralax is very dangerous to take. It caused very high BP. My normal BP was 115/78 and after taking Miralax daily as recommended by my Dr, my BP rose up to the 160's/100's. | M | 69 | 5 years 17 MG 1X day | 11/10/2023 | 4 | IBS-C | Take it before bed. Every 3rd day have Diarrhea. Also gas, frequent urination | I recommend this product | M | 74 | 5 years 17mg 1X day | 8/12/2023 | 5 | Colonoscopy prep | No side effects | I have had five colonoscopies over 25 years. By far this was the easiest prep to consume. I have never tried the pills. But for consuming the liquid preps, nothing comes close to how painless it is to drink this liquid. I kept it in the refrigerator and used a straw to drink it. My doctor was pleased with how clean I was. | M | 74 | 1 days 1X day | 8/9/2023 | 3 | Constipation | The Miralax definitely helped my constipation, only had to take it 3 days. BUT, I have developed heart palpitations that are still going on 3 days after my last dose. Looked it up and it appears this can be a side effect. Please be wary and do NOT take more than directed (it can still happen with the recommended dose). | M | 35 | 3 days 17 grams 1X day | 6/13/2023 | 5 | Colonoscopy Prep | No side effect | I have had 5 Colonoscopies for routine screenings. I have never tried the pills for prepping, but have consumed Suprep and other liquids previously. Consuming MiraLax was the easiest prep to drink compared to all others. I mixed it with Crystal Light and could not taste the MiraLax. The only negative is you must consume 32 ounces on two occasions. It cleaned me out, no nausea, no headaches, no gas, nothing. This was the best prep I ever took. | M | 74 | 1 days 238 mg 1X day | 6/8/2023 | 1 | Constipation | Thought it was the answer to lifelong constipation. Then saw the study showing over 50% increase in chance of developing dementia with regular use. https://n.neurology.org/content/100/16/e1702 | I called Miralax and no comment. I said they really need to address this study! Not sure what to do but I cannot take something that has that high of a chance of causing dementia. | F | 68 | 2 weeks 30 MG 1X day | 6/6/2023 | 3 | IBS-C | Stomach pain, intestinal gas (not stomach gas). | Have tried ALL natural and Rx drugs. Miralax is the least painful and works 99% of the times. I have used it daily, or every other day, or twice a week. I always take 1 capful after dinner (~8:00pm). | M | 73 | 5 years 15ml 1X day | 4/4/2023 | 1 | Constipation | Caused high blood pressure when starting high blood pressure meds, anxiety and heart palpitations - 200/100 | F | 80 | 2 days Capful 1X day | 3/10/2023 | 2 | Severe constipation for 6 days | I had about 6 days of severe constipation, unable to have a BM. I took miralax as directed (17mg, cap-full) and within about 2 hours I finally had a successful BM. However, another hour passed and I was unable to get off the toilet for the next 3 hours as I had severe & explosive diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramping that was unrelenting. I do not take miralax often (maybe 1-3 times per year) but this was unlike anything I had experienced before with taking this medication. | I guess be careful what you wish for!! | F | 25 | 1 days 17 mg 1X day | 1/27/2023 | 1 | Constipation | It raised my blood pressure and heart rate. | F | 42 | 6 days 17 1X day | 11/22/2022 | 2 | Severe Constipation | Chills, nausea, shakiness tremors and body weakness. It also caused excessive gas, stomach churning/cramping and agitation.... | Had a bowel movement on 3rd day but still had to strain and my poop was still hard and painful to expel. | F | 63 | 3 days 1X day | 9/20/2022 | 4 | Colonoscopy Prep | Consumed 238 gram size of Miralax, 4 Ducolax pills, and 64oz of Gatoraid | If you mix the Miralax really well with the Gatorade, you won't know Miralax is in your drink. It took me 2 hours to drink it, and about an hour later, I felt the impact. It got the job done. | F | 64 | 1 days 238 grams 1X day | 8/19/2022 | 2 | Colonoscopy prep | This is what they give these days for colonoscopy prep, I guess. Very time consuming to take, filling, took me about one hour extra to get 4 glasses down in the afternoon and then again in the evening. Lots of gas, a little nausea, and was afraid I'd get dizzy. This stuff should be outlawed by the Geneva Convention imo. It's cruel and unusual punishment. | F | 61 | 1 days 8X day | 6/28/2022 | 2 | Constipation | It makes you feel weird. Only used as stools were small and hard. I will only use when necessary. I take lisinopril and have near fainting once in awhile that seems connected to constipation. I am increasing whole grains and fiber using olive oil and prunes and Greek yoghurt. | Emergency use only. Small small amount! | F | 70 | 1 days 1tsp only! 1X day | 4/24/2022 | 5 | Constipation | This has been a life saver for me with ibs and constipation all my life. Just 1 teaspoon or less at times gives me a normal daily bm. What a relief with no side effects. | F | 74 | 5 years 1 teaspoon 1X day | 3/7/2022 | 5 | Constipation | This has been a life saver for me with ibs and constipation all my life. Just 1 teaspoon or less at times gives me a normal daily bm. What a relief with no side effects. | F | 74 | 5 years 1 teaspoon 1X day | 3/7/2022 | 2 | constipation | Urinary frequency and urgency. | Worked within 1 day of taking the first dose. No cramping, no discomfort with bowel movements. But urinary urgency and frequency are intolerable. | F | 60 | 4 days 17 g 1X day | 2/18/2022 | 1 | Constipation | I took miralax for two days, 1 dose a day and after that second dose I woke up with nausea, and soft thin stool. I vomited once and just felt weak. This will be my last time taking miralax, and I’m wondering when my stool will get back to normal. | F | 41 | 2 days 17 mg 1X day | 12/27/2021 | 5 | Severe Constipation | Gas Possible and other side effects ? But I started new medications at same time ... that may be the source of feet swelling? I don't know yet. Please read below Additional Comments. | I never had regular bowl movements all my life. I would run a temperature of 100; before bowel movement. After bowel movement temperature was gone.(as a child that started) And they where very large amounts. I now am in my 50's and living with a spinal inquiry that confines me to a wheelchair. Constipation is a issue; living with spinal injury. I now I am taking Miralax two times a day. I take it by mixing it in a applesauce cup. (pre packaged 4oz) Taking very small amount of Miralax 1/8 teaspoon twice a day at meal time with applesauce. I did try recommended amount on label. That was pure hell for me. I through it out ! Advice from a ER doctor said take less build up to what you need. His daughter takes it everyday. I did what he said. It is working for me as of today. Things are 100% better for me. Only issues is swelling of my feet ? Not sure Miralax is the source of swelling in my feet. As I started Neurontin also at same time and it does cause swelling of the feet. | M | 57 | 60 days 1/8 tsp 2X day | 9/5/2021 |
MIRALAX (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350): This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It works by holding water in the stool to soften the stool and increases the number of bowel movements. It is known as an osmotic-type laxative. This medication is also available without a prescription. If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. (See also Precautions.) (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)