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 |
| 5 | Chronic Constipation | none | This stuff is a miracle. My 7 year old daughter has been taking for three years for chronic constipation on instructions from a pediatric GI. The thing that concerns me is that we've tried to wean her off Miralax, but everytime we decrease the slighest amount, she starts to have problems again. | F | 7 | 3 years | 3/18/2008 | 2 | Constipation | My daughter's pediatrician recommended Miralax for constipation. After taking the prescribed dosage for two days my daughter woke up with a rash around her mouth and on her cheeks. She complained of having an "itchy" mouth and was very bothered by it. This was the only new thing added to her diet in those two days and after discontinuing it her rash went away. | All members of our immediate family have a history of allergies and skin sensitivity. Perhaps Miralax is not a good thing to take if your child has allergies. My daughter has never had an allergic reaction to any foods, but she develops hives from time to time and has mild to moderate seasonal allergy symptoms. | F | 7 | 2 days | 5/7/2009 | 5 | daughter has chronic constipation | Miralax has worked so great! My daughter is 6 years old and has taken it for 2 years! The only thing is that her stool is close to diahria, but every time I lower her dose even a little she get horrible stomach pains and constipation. We haven't been able to find that exact dosage yet! | F | 6 | 2 years | 4/24/2008 | 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 | 5 | Encopresis | My 6 year old was suffering multiple daily soiling accidents. We started him on the GENERIC miralax because this is the only one you can still get with a prescription and insurance coverage. The results have been fantastic. | I am a Registered Nurse and have been using Miralax on my patients for quite awhile now. There have been no problems regarding long term use and many people will continue using this product throughout their life. I am comfortable as a nurse giving this product to my young child and my patients. | M | 6 | | 8/6/2007 | 4 | constipation causing aspiration | I rated this a 2 originally, but found out it was other medicine causing the stomach aches. I now really like this medicine for my daughter. It really helps her. I would recommend this product. | F | 6 | 1 years | 2/5/2006 | 4 | My son has chronic constipation | My son has used Miralax since he was a baby, he is now 6 years old. I worry for so long that he would become dependent on it, in which he has. Although it works well, taking it consistently is sometimes a task. It takes patience to get my son to drink plenty of water daily, but he does well on this medication. | Initially, his Gastroenterologist advised that he would not become dependent on Miralax. Sometimes bloating occurs. Usually, he takes 1 capful, then I decrease it 1/2 cap, then 1-tsp, then 1/2 tsp daily. Just depends if you're consistent. | M | 6 | 6 years | 4/20/2006 | 3 | pediatration advised | We were asked to start this because she was experiencing bladder inconsistence. Supposedly this will regulate the bladder as well....we'll see... I'll post in 14 days | F | 6 | 14 days 1/2 adult 1X day | 10/5/2010 | 2 | chronic constipation | bloating, terrible belly aches. | Not sure what to do. 6 yr. old daughter can't eat because everytime she does she gets a stomach ache. We believe it is the miralax. She did better when she took it every other day. We are trying that again. | F | 6 | 7 months | 10/2/2005 | 1 | prep for endoscopy/colonoscopy | Horrific abdominal cramps, followed by nausea, vomiting huge amounts of Miralax, shaking chills, hives & inability to sleep or get warm, even with heat^ 90 degrees, electric blanket and hot water bottle. Up all night long vomiting and bm's. I would never, ever take this again as this is the 2nd time I had this experience. first reaction was 5 yrs ago with same reaction only not as much vomiting. I had told Dr's of that reaction as the reason I did not want to even try it again. The test was unsatisfactory, yet they had the gall to tell me today that they will "try it again, ASAP. I also have many severe allergies: Penicillin= trouble breathing + hives; IVP dye/Iodine= Cardiac arrest; Latex= trouble breathing; Lobster= Cardiac Arrest' Cortisone injections= Severe abdominal cramps, itching; cats; smoking; any chemicals ingested (ie Miralax) or smelled. My husband is a housepainter and now must change his work clothes downstairs in our cellar to prevent a reaction fro | F | 6 | | 8/28/2007 | 4 | M | 5 | 1 days | 11/2/2014 | 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 | 1 | constipation | son has frequent urination, extreme fatique, spaciness, face and motor tics, change of personality. have eeg scheduled in 3 days. this was prescribed by doctor. | M | 5 | 28 days full cap 1X day | 7/21/2011 | 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 day | 7/5/2010 | 5 | child witholding | a little gassiness | Our 4 year old was afraid to poop, saying it would "hurt," so she would hold it in for DAYS, resulting in even more pain. It was a vicious cycle. Since taking the generic of miralax she has had perfect stool, and is no longer afraid of pooping! | F | 4 | 3 weeks | 2/20/2007 | 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 | 4 | constipation | No side effects so far. But I am not very sure about the long term effects on children. | My little daughter was almost 3 when she started Miralax. We tried so many things and they were not this helpful. This is a miracle. She is fine, I am happy and no hard stools any more if you use it continuously. The only thing I am worried about is the side effects that we may not know right now. | F | 4 | 11 months | 9/28/2006 | 4 | constipation b/c kink in colon | My son seems to have abdominal pain from time to time. Loose stools or horrible constipation re-occurs if the dosage is not perfect. | M | 4 | 2 days | 9/7/2004 | 4 | constipation b/c kinked colon | My son has abdominal pain from time to time due to gas and terribly hard stools if the dosage is not perfect or he eats too many | M | 4 | 2 years | 9/7/2004 | 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 day | 7/28/2010 |