Reviews for MIRALAX58 ratings: (age 12 or younger)Edit Filter | Clear FilterCompare MIRALAX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MIRALAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | "functional" constipation | We're still not sure what all it did to our daughter as we were not drawing the parallels then (see next section for web group that we've learned from in hindsight many things we saw then were probably related to it), but we're pretty sure now that it caused behavior issues among others. | For those who have had lifelong issues, have you been checked for celiac disease? ("Classic" has diarrhea but they're finding out many have it who do not have "classic" symptoms.) Do any of you or your children "crave" wheat and related foods? Some people with this tendency break gluten (wheat protein) down incompletely into a relative of morphine, which accounts for their constipation. A week after we took gluten out of our daughter's diet, her "functional" (i.e., supposedly no anatomical and/or physiological reason for it) constipation cleared up (we had already taken milk out of her diet, which many people who don't fully digest gluten in this way also have the same problem with). As far as long-term side effects, there is a whole yahoo group dedicated to discussing these issues: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/miralax/ You have to join to be able to access the archives, but it might make interesting reading regarding what others have | F | 9 | 3 years | 5/9/2007 | 5 | Chronic Constipation | Only side effect has been several bowel movements some days, which is much better than than severe pain my son was in when suffering with constipation. | This prescription has as been our miracle! | M | 3 | 2 years | 4/15/2007 | 1 | constipation | Toxic stuff. Causes kidney damage. | M | 4 | 14 months | 3/29/2007 | 5 | chronic constipation | About a month ago I was told that the manufacture of miralax was no longer making it. I was worried because as I wrote before my son with Autism was having problems with the generic. Today I saw an add on tv saying that Miralax was now sold over the counter. I hope it is exactly the same as before. Does anyone know? This is great if it its! | M | 11 | 3 years | 3/22/2007 | 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 | 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 | constipation | None | Works great but am concerned about my child becoming dependent on it. | M | 8 | 30 days | 12/31/2006 | 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 | 5 | chronic constipation | she really has had no side effects so fare. | Miralax has been a wonderful medicine for my 2 1/2 year old. She had such a hard time having a bowl movment and now she never has a hard time as long as she has the med every morning. | F | 2 | 1 years | 7/24/2006 | 5 | Daughter chronically constipated | If dose is too high....loose stools occur. | Our daughter was chronically constipated, soiling hourly. We tried every laxative available over 2 years and nothing worked. We are absolutely THRILLED with Miralax. It has been our cure. | F | 3 | 2 months | 5/16/2006 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | withholding/constipation | No real side effects. Our only complaint is that it is very difficult to find the "magical" dose. If we give too much it is impossible for him to control bowels. If we give too little he can't go. We need to play with the dose everyday. | Our son started on Miralax 2 1/2 years ago (he started at age 1). At that time he was having a very difficult time going to the bathroon. When he was able to go it was dry and he would tear his rectum. We went to two different GI specialist. One at Hasbro Childrens Hospital and one at Boston Childrens Hospital. They both assured us that it was a safe drug for children and for long term use. They suggested that we keep him on it until he is potty-trained. So far so good. He is well on his way there!!!! | M | 3 | 2 years | 9/30/2005 | 5 | constipation | none | wonderful. Really did the job for my daughter. It really softens things up for less painful bowel movements. Works relatively quick too. | F | 2 | 3 months | 9/5/2005 | 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 |