MIRALAX Reviews (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350)Average Rating: 3.3 (534 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MIRALAX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MIRALAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Constipation! | NO SIDE EFFECTS. | I was at the ER last night with extreme constipation (and all the joy that can bring) My "belly" was so distended I thought it may rip open...seriously. After x-rays and being poked and listened to and a multitude of questions the ER DoC said "MIRILAX" I had this product in my hands several times over the past 2 weeks but thought "Oh it's just the same old powder in a different package." Wow was I wrong! I got home at midnight took the first dose and hoped it would do anything to help me. Well it did! 13 hours later: BINGO! I moved...and those of you who have ever suffered with this know the joy that follows that time of evacution! 6 hours after that another even more profound experience of victory upon the throne! I havw had 2 doses and ZERO negative effects. Stool is a little lose but really who cares it's not like I am going for the gold medal in figure skating! And I might add there are no control problem...just the normal urge and zipity-d | M | 52 | 2 days | 11/22/2008 | 5 | IBS | NONe!!!! | I am so happy that I can go to work and not be doubled over in pain...I am taking 2 doses (capfuls) per day and can finally feel that my intestines are not going to split open! I have lost my 3 month pregnant looking stomach in just 1 week and can start modeling again! | M | 53 | 7 days | 12/9/2008 | 5 | Chronic Constipation | I have experienced no side effects, except possibly a tad of dehydration, which is easily countered by increasing water intake. | Miralax really does the trick. After years and years of chronic constipation, Miralax has been a huge relief. It isn't a laxative in the sense that it makes you have to go, it simply makes 'going' a whole lot less painful, as it only softens stool. I highly recommend this product to anybody who suffers from constipation, as it certainly lives up to its name. | M | 15 | 2 weeks | 7/8/2008 | 5 | Severe Chronic Constipation | None | O.K. I've only taken one dose of this stuff, but I felt compelled to write a review. I recently swithched medication for overactive bladder, thinking this one would not cause severe constipation. No such luck!! I tried my usually regimen of very high fiber and lots of water, and after three days on the new medication, I only had two real small bowel movements. So, I knew I had to be really "full of it," even though I did not feel terribly constipated. My wife has been taking Miralax ever since you could buy it over the counter, so she insisted that I try it. The morning after my one dose (this morning) I felt a real gentle urge at what used to be my "usual" time. I sat on the toilet not expecting much, but I could not believe what relief I got. In fact, I was afraid I was going to have to break up the stools with a stick to get them to flush, but they finally all flushed after three attempts. My bowel movement was very natural and comfortable as well. Anyway, I'm already a true believer, but I'll post another review in 3-4 weeks. | M | 62 | 1 days | 4/30/2009 | 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 | 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 | 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 | | 8/8/2009 | 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 | 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 | 5 | Constipation or hard stool | Exactly none | M | 64 | 3 days 1 capful | 1/14/2014 | 5 | constipation | None | Have had no constipation since using Miralax. It is the best thing medically ever recommended to me by a doctor. Wish I had known of it ten years ago. | M | 75 | 11 months 1X day | 12/27/2014 | 5 | chronic constipation | slight diarria and local irritation when taking the 17 gram dosage.. Other than that no remarkable side effects. | No other side effects that I can see . I have an almost regular BM about every other day .. while sticking with the 1/2 dose. | M | 79 | 60 days 8.5 grams 1X day | 1/13/2016 | 5 | chronic costipation | no side effects at 1/2 usual dosage. | 1/2 dose works great. Full dose makes me feel constantly full. | M | 80 | 5 months 8.5 1X day | 7/25/2016 | 5 | Dry stools | M | 59 | 7 years | 3/2/2020 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | Chronic Constipation | Gas, stomach pain, mild diarrhea | Monitor dosage carefully. Continue to eat fiber and drink lots of liquids per day. | M | 72 | 3 years 15 mg 1X day | 4/21/2021 | 4 | M | 5 | 1 days | 11/2/2014 |