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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DATE ADDED
 
 5  Pain med constipation Frequent bowel movements(exactly what its supposed to do) i take it bc i take 24/7 hydrocodone for my pain M 17 1 months
60mg
2/17/2012
 1  colon prep After 1 hour, severe gas, bloating, nausea, dizziness, headache, and increase in BP. After 5 hours I just gave up trying to finish, every sip started it all over again. Next morning I'm still belching. M 51 1 days
8.3oz 1X day
2/14/2012
 1  Colonoscopy prep Did not get all the stool out have to have the procedure again with go lightly M 60 1 days
238 mg 1X day
1/23/2012
 5  Irritable Bowel Syndrome Not really any side effects. If you are really constipated, you will feel uncomfortable after taking it because it's starting to work and get you to poop. It does the job, even if it is uncomfortable because I am so constipated. F 16 1 days
17 mg
1/18/2012
 4  Constipation Occasion diarrhea or burning sensation when trying to go. I only take Miralax when I am feeling stuffed up I do not take it on a regular basis although I probably should. F 13 3 days
1/2 Cap 1X day
1/17/2012
 3  Test Prep Does the job but I'm done taking it and now I feel like I'm being burned from the inside out. Awful feeling. F 15 2 days
2 cap full
1/17/2012
 5  Constipation None. I recommend taking a smaller dose than recommended when starting off, or diarrhea can be an issue. F 19 3 years
1/2 capful
1/16/2012
 1  Constipation 28 year old female, 125 pounds. Took half a cap full and one day later experienced severe nausea, bloating, severe dihareea, and vomited multiple times. Do not recommend.... Very harsh chemicals on your body F 28 1 days
Small
12/28/2011
 2  bowel prep severe nausea, weakness, restless, headache one hour after drinking miralax mixed with gatorade, I had severe nausea, headache, weakness and could not sleep all night. M 59 1 days
340 1X day
12/26/2011
 5  bleeding from constipation F 15 3 days
cape full
12/13/2011
 5  painmeds constipation 8 days Some bloating and gas, but Not to bad M 34 2 days
17
11/30/2011
 5   I haven't experienced any side effects I suffer from internal hemorroids and bad constipation so going to the bathroom is zero fun! I tried TONS of different products and they all gave me side effects or really bad cramps. I started taking Miralax and constipation goes away while I'm taking it. I try to have small breaks in between to avoid my body from getting used to it, but it works wonders for me.. F 26 6 months
1 cap 1X day
10/30/2011
 2  colonoscopy prep Post colonoscopy diarrhea This stuff wiped out my colon just fine, a little too well. Three days past colonoscopy, still have loose stool and liquid stool and worried it will never stop and go back to normal. F 64 1 days
238 mg 1X O
10/27/2011
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 5  Severe chronic constipation No side effects. This is a wonderful alternative to traditional/stimulant laxatives even in the most severe cases. I had a severely obstructed bowel event prior to taking this and vowed never to repeat the process (worse than childbirth). This product has been instrumental in the recovery/maintenance of bowel function. If you seriously suffer from bowel issues, you will have no complaints about this product. F 30 4 days
30 1X day
10/23/2011
 5  Severe constipationn I had severe constipation for over 30 years and only using the restroom every 2 weeks or more. I was depressed, cranky and always tired. I couldn't function each day. My doctor told me about Miralax and I was so desperate that I gave it a try but not expecting any miracles. Now im using the restrooom once a day! Im happy, energetic and out running for excercise 4 times or more a week!!I lost 10 pounds from running and I feel great!! I recommend Miralax to anyone who needs help with constipation!! F 42
17 MG 1X day
10/21/2011
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 3  constipation After taking it for 3 yrs, I started having severe chest pains and a cough. I had a chest xray, stress test, heart cath, gallbladder ultrasound, upper gi, and a colonostiomy..came back showing nothing was wrong...i stopped miralax for 3 months and BAM, NO MORE PAIN..i could not believe it.. I rarely take the mirlax anymore, definitley would not suggest taking it on a regular basis. F 40 3 years
1 capfull 1X day
9/20/2011
 1  Constipation fever, nausea, watery stools I took this product once in the a.m. I woke up that night feeling achey and sick with nausea. This continued for three days, during which I had no BM. On the 4th day, I had an explosive unexpected evacuation (I was not in the bathroom). That was followed by 2 days of watery diahhrea and a constantly grumbling stomach & intestines that has not yet subsided. I have taken 4 Immodium AD trying to get myself back to normal but nothing is working. I threw away the bottle of Miralax and will not use it again. F 46 1 days
1 capful 1X day
8/29/2011
 2   My son was constipated due to the effects of post-surgery pain medication and his unwillingness to drink enough fluids (he had his tonsils out). The pediatrician told us to give him MiraLAX. It did result in a bowel movement, but that was followed by all night explosive diarhea and writhing agony. His stomach muscles were as hard as bricks and he bellowed in agony on and off again. IF we are ever desperate enough to use this again, I'll be going a quarter capful every other day, but I'm exceptionally hesitant given the pain my son has been in all night. My advice is to take half the dose recommended and then wait at least two days before repeating the dose. M 3 2 days
half cap 1X day
8/4/2011
 1  Constipation Within 5 minutes I had swelling of tongue, throat. Numbness in lips, face and left arm..I drank alot of water and at this very moment I feel so anxious.. I just took it about an hour ago and feel really scared.. I WILL NOT take this EVER again!!!! F 43 1 days
17 gm 1X day
7/28/2011
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 4  IBS-C It made me start to have soft bowel movements, but since I weigh 100 lbs. by ten days (even drinking my entire bodyweight in water) I was in the ER with severe dehydration- balck tar-ish diarrhea. It has been 3 days in bed drinking water, after IV at ER and still feeling dehydrated. I think the rx'd amount was just too much for my body weight, I am going to try a natural supplement called "CALM" which is suppose to be a natural laxative and help make you feel calm in the meantime, after I feel hydrated again. :D F 31 10 days
Capful 1X day
7/24/2011
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