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 |
| 4 | Constapation | Stomach Rumbling. Bad Gas. | M | 7 days 1 | 3/24/2014 | 4 | Anal fissure | None | I've had painful and bloody bowel movements for the past few months, and it finally ocurred to me that this started at the same time I started taking Effexor for depression. My doctor suggested Miralax, and so far it has provided some relief. No complaints. | M | 28 | 2 days | 12/30/2009 | 4 | Chronic Constipation | Miralax helped me. Stopped taking Diltiazem for Hypertension about five months ago. This fixed my Constipation prob. Havn`t taken Miralax at all for months. Couldn`t hardly believe this. New Life. | M | 77 | 3 years | 1/5/2010 | 4 | 8 Year Old Son Cronic Constipation | none to speak of... yet. | My son is 8 yrs old. He has been diagnosed with a lazy colon. We went through celiac treatment and the possibilities of Hirschprungs disease. He has been on a daily dose of Miralax (17grams), Fletchers (2 teaspoons), and one tablet of Prevacid (15 MG Solutab). He has had chronic constipation since he was 3 months old. He is not showing signs of improvement. Today he had a BM after a stretch of 12 days. It is extremely painful to see him go through this cycle. Can anyone tell me if he will out grow this condition? Rick | M | 8 | 5 years | 8/28/2009 | 4 | Colon Prep | Gas and mild bloating | I mixed it with lemon/lime PowerAde (~ 64oz) and had no trouble finishing the bottle. It worked and I highly recommend it for a colon prep | M | 56 | 1 days | 10/23/2009 | 4 | anal fissure treatment | Itchy rash (small hives?)on back, neck and shoulders. | This was actually the Paddock Labs Polyethylene Glycol 3350. Other than the rash/hives, this worked well. I had to stop using it because of this side effect which showed up after wto weeks of daily use (17gr/day). I can't think of anything else that may have caused this. | M | 49 | 2 weeks | 4/14/2009 | 4 | colonoscopy prep | minor bloating, and diarrhea but thats the point of taking it to cleanse bowel | was easy to drink with lemon lime gatorade, the magnesiun citrade the next morning was hands down the worst part | M | 34 | 1 times | 4/17/2009 | 4 | Hard Stools | REALLY stinky farts; pooping more than once a day | Does soften the stools.... | M | 55 | 10 months | 11/13/2008 | 4 | Lifer on Pain Meds/Constipation | Loose ribboning stool | I was put on this after an impaction, Started with VERY loose stool then adjusted dose to half a cap. Sometimes get periods of a week or so with no movement, then a lot of loose thin stool till cleared out. Then can start over the same cycle again. Have had to aid with Dulcolax occasionally. Unusual stuff | M | 47 | 3 days | 11/3/2007 | 4 | Severe constipation after menopause | Pretty severe upper abdominal bloating and discomfort | I had very normal bowel movements until my last menstrual period 8 years ago. Then everything intestinal just seemed to stop. Went to GI Doctor, had a colonscopy to see what the problem was, and everything was fine. He prescribed Miralax, and what a difference! I had my first gentle bowel movement only three days after the first dose (capful). Here is something you may not know - Eating is the trigger for Miralax to really work. Put it in your morning orange juice, eat something and then wait - it won't be long before you go. Now if that Glycolax didn't cause so much bloating, it really would be a miracle. I do have some concern about the chemical polyethylene glycol and hope it won't cause serious problems with long term use. | M | 57 | 5 years | 11/28/2007 | 4 | Idopathic Chronic Constipation | Some bloating and gas pains. Effectivness seems to be diminishing the longer I use it. Initially could skip the dose for 2-3 days after two dosage days. Now have to take it every day. Resulting bowel movements are ribbony and messy. | Was able to firm up bowel output by also taking one or two teaspoons of Psylium in water during the day. Miralax is most effective on me when taken in the morning. | M | 80 | 60 days | 7/20/2007 | 4 | constipation | was taking Zelnorm util it was removed from sale. | M | 65 | 30 days | 7/31/2007 | 4 | chronic const. | pretty good...c'mon people...leave your emails! lets converse...it is a great way to help your health!! | I am worried about long-term usage....but then again I am worried about longterm constipation...thus begineth the quandary and paradox of life... | M | 3 weeks | 2/11/2005 | 4 | 2 year old no BMs | We've had our son on Miralax for almost 8 months and been very happy. Most recently, when we had his prescription refilled, were given a generic and since then (about 3 weeks) he has shown severe bloating and general malaise. Also, an interesting crusty rash on his hand. All of these are "possible" side effects listed on the generic he is taking. We are stopping it immediately and requesting the brand MIRALAX only. | M | 3 | 8 months | 2/7/2007 | 4 | Chronic constipation | None so far | I noticed that a few of the correspondents had long-term exposure to this without any side-effects. That's great. However, I wonder whether alternating Miralax with psyllium fibre OR combining half-doses of each would be better. Does anyone have a comment on that approach? If either method works, it might allay the concerns about side-effects somewhat. | M | 55 | 5 days | 3/29/2007 | 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 | 4 | Chronic Constipation/Encopresis | Gassiness has been been increased. This is a wonderous improvement and daily joy for a ten year old who never was able to pass gas due to an impacted colon. Other side effects have been loose stool but this was desired by the GI doctor. | Still taking high doses to maintain a clean colon. The colon usually needs about 18 months to shrink back to normal size to retain original elasticity and control. | M | 10 | 13 months | 8/4/2004 | 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 | 4 | CC | I take a OTC stool softener twice daily along with Miralax. This seems to help me. | M | 74 | 3 months | 5/3/2007 |