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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 1  constipation after Nissan procedure Started turning red within 15 minutes of drinking it. Then the Severe pain in lower back radiating down my right leg started, red blotches, itching, hands and face bright red. I took benedryl immediately, it stopped the itching and redness. My lower back and legs aches so much I couldn't sleep. I had to get a heating pad out and pray I would die in my sleep. Two days later and my hands and wrists ache. , it's like I've been overusing my hands.. no grip strength, every joint in my fingers hurt. Never did have a BM. Would NEVER take this again. I'd rather suffer with toothache and earache at the same time. My hands are killing me.. Motrin didn't even touch the pain. I'm hoping this works its way out of my system soon. I use my hands for a living (typing). If I could punch Miralax in the throat I would. F 52 1 times
15 mg 1X day
7/13/2018
 1   This was horrible for my son was prescribed for constipation sent him back to er after a week did not help. .two weeks later he was getting worse with pains and still going but this stuff practically burned a hole in his belly reviews say not fda approved for children. .will never give this to my child again. M 9 30 days
2/18/2018
 5  Medically induced constipation None Yes it is pricey but there is a generic called clearlax at Walmart, has same ingredients and same dosage F 30 2 months
1capful
10/13/2017
 2  Preparation for Colonoscopy After a half hour in I started feeling cramps and an increase in my heart rate. An hour into drinking the medicine I felt nauseous and had to run to the bathroom I didn't throw up but I felt like I was going to. I also felt as if I was running a slight fever I checked only 98.5. They want me to have water running out of me. I had severe pain in my stomach. Put me to tears, on a scale of one to ten it was an eight. It was worse than the pain I get with my irritable bowel syndrome. Shortly later I needed to use the bathroom and the pain eased. But I still have to drink more. I really hope all this doesn't continue. My head felt different and my blood pressure also increased. The nurse from UMMC instructed me to dissolve 15 capfuls into 64 ounces of miralax. After a half hour I drank 10 ounces of Gatorade with the medicine mixed in and I started feeling side effects and after an hour it got worse. For a normal bowel movement you are only supposed to have a cap full not 15. I only have one cup down, five more to go. They wanted me to drink it all within 4-6 hours. I'm taking my time with this, probably going to take double the time, 10-12 hours for me to drink this. F 15 1 days
15 caps
6/19/2017
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 1  Severe, chronic constipation AWFUL AWFUL. makes depression WORSE. Feel like i cant breathe. Awful head feeling. Awful suffering. Still bad the next day. Memory stoos working.. cognitive issues worse. Horrible drug. Rather have colon removed than go through this crap. Horrible drug, and they give this to kids.. 😓 F 49 1 months
Capful
6/18/2017
 1  constipation/short term pain drugs Just felt HORRIBLE after taking this. Nausea, pain, unstable emotions and thoughts, racing heart. Symptoms hit within an hour of taking. Still feel awful a day later. Will NEVER take this again. Feels like poison going thru me. F 44 1 days
17mg 1X day
5/20/2017
 1  Straining due to pain med Took Miramax due to straining with BM. On pain meds that tend to bind me. Now can't stop it and I leak with into underwear numerous times a day. F 57 3 days
5/6/2017
 1  hard stools My bowel leak even when I pass gas, poop stains my pants. Cannot control bowel and small amounts just keep escaping. F 60 1 days
4/22/2017
 1  Opoid constipation Bloating, upset stomach and severe nausea I hate it. Its causing severe discomfort that won't disappear. I drank one glass and its been 3 days and the pain won't stop M 23 1 days
17mg
4/1/2017
 1  Constipation Gave this to our 10-year-old Sunday afternoon for constipation, an ongoing issue And her stomach gurgled very loudly the next two days, she developed diarrhea as well. stayed home from school because of immediate, urgent and not always successful sprints to the restroom. It appears the stuff either provides great relief or several days of abdominal peril with explosive results. I will never give this to her again. F 10 1 days
10 grams
3/14/2017
 4   -Excessive abdominal noises -Green mucus from rectum -Slight nausea upon ingestion I went to my Dr with abdominal pain and an x-ray showed a back up of poo. I was to told take 8 capfuls in 36 oz of liquid (should sound familiar to the friends who have had colonoscopies). I started to poo within seven or so hours of taking the Miralax and continued to poo until the next morning (which I was expecting, actually). Well that morning where I finished pooping was yesterday morning and now I haven't pooped since except for green mucus leaking from my butt and coming out like poo when I sit down to evacuate. My stomach has also constantly made noise since ingesting the laxatives. The pain that started all of this has not necessarily gone down, although it has become intermittent vs constant like it was prior to this laxatives adventure. Please note: the normal dosage of Miralax is 1 capful and you should never exceed that without talking to your doctor! F 21 1 days
8 capfuls
3/12/2017
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 3  Constipation Gas, bloating, headaches and gas with surprises! This did its job a little too well. I had taken it for 3 days when it started to work I was at work and had to walk pretty far to get to the bathroom. Well I didnt make it. As a grown adult I have never pooped my pants until miralax. Also never trust that gas is just gas while taking miralax. F 37 4 days
17 grams
3/9/2017
 1  Constipated Gassy, Bloating, Hives, Loose BM I was nervous to take MiraLax but being on Contrave it makes you constipated. My nurse told me to try MiraLax - so I started slowly. I made half the capful measurement on a Thursday evening. Felt fine. Friday morning I made a full dose in my coffee, but only got to drink half again, so now I had 1 full dose in my body. Friday evening I felt like I had something crawling on me - I kept itching my back in different places - looked in the mirror and had big red welts like ant bites. Wouldn't stop. It started spreading to my eye lids, my neck, shoulders, knees, calves... Jumped in the shower for relief and applied Emu oil to stop the itching. Saturday morning I was miserable. Like a kid with chicken pox or poison ivy, my hands just kept itching my body head to toe. Called a pharmacist and she said I could take Benadryl with the Contrave... took 1 pill, and it was the biggest sigh of relief. Despite feeling drowsy, the itching ceased. Sunday morning, the Benadryl wore off and I'm itching yet again so will probably need to take another Benadryl. THIS WAS JUST ONE DOSE OF MIRALAX AND I AM STILL SUFFERING WITH HIVES FOR TWO DAYS! Granted it's helping me have a bm, I am in a lot of discomfort from the allergy. :( Never taking MiraLax again. Be cautious. F 20 1 days
1 Dose
2/26/2017
 1  Constipation This is a brief description of the side effects! Oxalate Nephropathy Tremors Tics Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior Neuropsychiatric Events Paranoia Mood Swings Aggression Rage Fears Phobias Anxiety Manic F 28 10 years
17 g 1X day
2/22/2017
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 1  constipation on the 6th day diarrhea soft mush, cramps, farts with lumps in them are called "SURPRIZES", soiled underwear for a week. NO MAS who knew? I took this to counter constipation due to fact I am taking LONG TERM strong pain medication, never again. I took as directed at night 8 oz juice 1 packet MIRALAX. M 67 5 days
1X day
2/22/2017
 1  Constipation We were advised to give my son 1/2 cap every day for long term. In seven weeks my son experienced 3 seizures that I witnessed myself, possibility more just not witnessed (blank stare, unable to answer, trembling hands lasting 10-15 mins) EEG ruled out any underlying issues. The scariest episode was seconds after he came out of his silent seizure he started screaming mommy mommy with knees pulled into chest crying hysterically, rubbing his eyes profusely like they were burning for 10 mins straight. It went quiet in the car and he was pale with his eyes closed, I called his name over and over, open ure eyes, don't fall asleep, open ure eyes!!! We pulled in the driveway and he came to started crying and screaming "carry me, carry me!" I brought him inside and he started feeling better. I thought my baby was going to die right before my eyes. This has to be pulled off the market!!!! All 3 seizures that I witnessed were at the same time, 5 hours after given dose. I IMMEDIATELY stopped this poison (it's now 2yrs later) and not ONE episode that I mentioned M 4 1 days
1/2 cap
2/22/2017
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 1  My child took Anxiety, depression, stomach pain, Not approved for children! They don't know side effects! F 16 6 years
2/19/2017
 1  Constipation Low sodium, high blood pressure Was taking for 3-1/2 years at my doctor's recommendation after going for my first colonoscopy for constipation purposes. My sodium level has been low over the last few years where I was referred to kidney doctor and everything was fine there. My blood pressure also has been on the rise over this period as well. My primary doctor could not understand any of it as I am in good health otherwise. I asked him if taking Miralax every day could be causing this after researching Miralax online and he said yes (he was not aware I was taking it). I stopped it immediately and went back one week later for more sodium blood work and blood pressure and all is now normal. I will not be taking it again. F 53 3 years
17 grams 1X day
2/16/2017
 1  Colonoscopy prep Took the prep in the 2 hour span. Severe shaking & chills began in first hour. Blood pressure soared as well as heart rate after the second hour. Felt as if I was overdosing because I was not hearing well. Legs were tingling. Thought I was having a heart attack or going into shock. Called 911 and stayed overnight and the next day on a saline drip--24 hours to be exact. Would possibly have died if I had been alone. I am 5'3' and 115 lbs. My husband is 240lbs. We both were given the same instructions with the same dosage for our preps. This does not make sense! Doctors need to be more diligent about this prep. They are not listening to their patients' complaints concerning this drug. I am a runner and exercise 3-4 times a week. I am very fit and have a healthy diet. I am on no meds. This should not be happening. Do not take this product. This was the most frightening experience of my life and I am a cancer survivor! F 65 1 days
238g
2/2/2017
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 4  Constipatation Headache Skinny stools F 1 weeks
1/28/2017
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