MIRALAX Reviews (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350)

Average Rating: 3.3 (535 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 2  Constipation Started to feel strange a few hours after taking. Have since had rapid/irregular heart beat, abdominal cramping and sweating. Called my dr and they said it's normal and just how the medicine works. While it may work for some, I do not plan on taking another dose. I will try to increase my fiber in my diet and water. Background: 30 year old female, 135 pounds, no medical issues except constipation when I fall off my routine diet. Did not work for me/side effects F 30 1 days
17 mg 1X day
11/5/2020
 1  Constipation Bloating Nausea Discomfort I wouldn't recommend, it made me feel horrible . Even worse while on this medication. Milk of Mag was a God-Sent for me cause this stuff didn't WORK for me. F 26 30 days
2X day
11/1/2020
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 1  Constipation I have given my daughter miralax 2x in her life. Both times a few days in we ended up in the ER with left side body weakness (full paralysis the second time) and a migraine. They diagnosed her with hemeplegic migraines and all told me there was no way Miralax could do this to her. F 8 7 days
3/4 capful 1X day
10/20/2020
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 3  Can't poop My doctor told me to take 2 capfuls twice a day and I've only taken 1.5 capfuls once a day. I'm peeing out of my butt, stomach pain is horrible, feel very nauseous, gas is unpleasant, bloated and just very gross feeling. I definitely would not recommend F 22 2 days
2 capfuls 1X day
10/18/2020
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 1  Constipation My physician said to take 2 doses daily 2 days in a row. Nothing happened. Then I was told after waiting for 2 days to take another dose. My entire abdomen is still in pain 4 weeks later. Iwill throw the rest of this out! F 68 2 days
2X day
10/7/2020
 1  cant poop horrible, nasty gas and i feel like some kind of rage??? not sure why like i'm angry and depressed not sure if i'm just overthinking it F 17 1 days
17 1X day
10/4/2020
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 5  IBS-C; severe constipation Can make my stomach feel bloated and cause cramping (but that’s what happens when you’re constipated and need to take any laxative) You need to figure out the correct dosage for you and what your body can handle. Don’t just trust the label. I take it maybe once every 2 weeks, have somewhat watery bowel movements for about 2 days, then normal movements for the next 2 weeks until I take it again. I take two cap fulls in 8oz of water F 23 1 years
9/27/2020
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 4  Chronic constipation Really bad gas F 47 3 weeks
I cap 2X day
9/21/2020
 2  Constipation Cramping, urgency, diarrhea Then nothing for 4 days F 66 3 days
3 caps 3X day
9/17/2020
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 5  Constipation Worked great!Only thing I had was massive cramp in leg upon waking one morning. Not sure if it was the Miramax though. F 49 7 days
ONCE DAILY 1X day
9/8/2020
 3  Yes I took this due to lasting constipation after taking a medication prescribed by a negligent naturopath. Miralax helped to clear my constipation up but the heart palpitations, lightheadedness and depression were insane! Turns out this sh*t has trace amounts of antifreeze in it. Typical. Great for clearing out but don't take long term. You're slowly being poisoned and your bowels will become reliant on this crap. Your doctor will tell you otherwise. Don't listen. Take it for a little time as possible only if absolutely essential. 33 3 days
1 capful 1X day
8/24/2020
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 1  Constipation Explosive bowel movements continuing and it's been 2 weeks that I haven't taken it and I'm constantly nauseous and this stomach ache just won't go away. What can I do to flush this nasty chemical out of my system? M 89 5 days
1X day
8/15/2020
 1  Chronic constipation Insomnia. Awake all night since day 1. Minimal help with constipation. F 51 4 days
Capful 1X day
7/31/2020
 1  Colonoscopy prep Did the usual prescribed amount mixed with Gatorade. The first few cups was fine and then all hell broke loose. I got so sick I had climb into my bathtub and lay in there because I was projectile vomiting and diarrhea at the same time. My husband was turning on the shower to rinse me off after each episode. So after a while that subsided but still was very nauseous. Cut to now its 3:48 am. I was woken up abruptly having to go, but now am having insane abdominal pain and cramping, one second I'm freezing next I'm sweating, and still having huge waves of nausea. This stuff is poison. Never again ever. I'm a 120 lb woman I have no business putting that much of anything in my body. Absolute poison. Please be careful with this stuff and for gods sake DO NOT give it to your kids;( F 1 days
10X day
7/10/2020
 5  Dry stools M 59 7 years
3/2/2020
 1  colonoscopy prep Projectile vomiting several times that night--felt awful. High blood pressure--165/90 (mine is usually low normal; very sick for days.This stuff should be banned. I never had a problem with magnesium citrate, felt good in fact. Horrible, toxic stuff, at least for a percentage of patients. I discovered that many others had the same experience. F 70 1 days
1X day
12/12/2019
 3  Chronic Constipation After taking 2 capfuls/day for 6 weeks, X-ray still showed moderate obstruction. Doctor prescribed that I take 16 capfuls in 64oz of water, drinking 8oz/hour. Two hard bowel movements, then one loose, then two diarrhea. Ever since it’s been straight water and excessive gas. It’s been two days and that’s still going on along with a lot of gurgling, and sudden bathroom trips. It works, but two days later and I’m still bloated and gassy because of the full cleanse. F 22 1 days
16 capfuls
12/8/2019
 4  Could not move my bowel Dizzy It makes my blood pressure go up F 60 2 times
30 mg
10/29/2019
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 1  Chronic Constipation Abdominal cramping, straining to go, bloating, nausea, and faintness It was recommended to me by my doctor because I was having stomach pain and he determined I was constipated. The miralax made the pain I was having much worse. F 19 6 days
17 mgs
5/26/2019
 1  colonoscopy prep chills, very loose bowel movements - caused accident during night; 4 days post prep had accident - poop in pants for first time in adult life. NEVER AGAIN. In past did Halflytely which was better without side effects. Agree with commenter that doctors should ADJUST DOSE by weight. A woman weighing 130 should not get same dose as man of 220 lbs - this should be common sense. F 64 1 days
238 1X day
8/12/2018

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