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 | constipation | i used clearlax a off brand of miralax i would take a capfull every day before dinner in a half glass of water not too bad of a taste but i noticed every night i get headaches really bad into my eyes my eyes would even get blood shot! it worked wonders for my constipation since i take pain meds and had ball like bm's but now i poop long nice turds i could only dream of ahaha but i now pin pointed my headaches to this because i have never had them ever before in my life! if it wasn't for the headaches i would say this is a great product and i had great stools on my second day of taking a capfull a day! | F | 26 | 7 days 1X day | 10/17/2010 | 5 | anal fissure | i experienced no side effects at all. | was in extreme pain for almost 3 weeks. a friend recommended i try it. fiber supplements and stool softener pills were not helping. after taking miralax for 2 days, i had results and after 5 days, i am feeling almost 100 % normal again. no side effects and it did not increase BM's for me.. just made them much more comfortable and gave my body time to heal. | F | 34 | 5 days cap full 1X day | 10/11/2010 | 1 | constipation | dehydrrated btu drank 6- 7 bottles of water aday ,. ended up in the hospital . | Mirlax is terrible , really sick from it | F | 57 | 14 days 10mg 3X day | 10/7/2010 | 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 | 4 | constipation | loose stools, more frequent stools, slight gas, intestinal "gurgling" | Went to the doctor and found I was backed up (had no symptoms of constipation) started Miralax. It takes a little while to start working but it is wonderful. I will continue taking with a lower dose, half of what I was originally taking. The side effects are worth the benefits | F | 25 | 7 days 17g 1X day | 10/2/2010 | 1 | chronic constipation | alternating bowel movements, often with little warning, and sometimes without stool but with expulsion of large quantities of bloody mucus, abdominal pain, bloating, gas. Symptoms continued for over a week after I stopped taking it. I started on Amitiza instead, first the 8 mg dose twice daily, and then 24 mg dose twice daily. It did nothing -- did not relieve my constipation at all. | This was a nightmare. I took the Walgreen's version, called SmoothLax, but it contained only polyethylene glycol 3350 in "original prescription strength." | F | 65 | 7 days 17 g 1X day | 9/30/2010 | 3 | constipation | Gas Gas and Gas | The first 2 weeks were fine I was haveing more bm. this is my 3 week and oooo my goodness. I ddint know it was humanly possible to be this gassy it is crazy uncomfortable. i go to the bathroom constantly just to relieve alot of gas... Why is this happening... it just started this week. Not sure if i should keep taking this...any suggestions... why is it so sever all of a sudden? | F | 47 | 3 weeks 30mg 2X day | 9/27/2010 | 4 | Colonoscopy prep | None unexpected | Diarrhea and moderate anal pain and burning. Glad I didn't read these bad reviews before I drank it! | F | 34 | 1 days 1X day | 9/26/2010 | 4 | Constipation | Gas, bloating | The results were worth the mild side effects. | M | 17 | 7 days 17 mg 2X day | 9/24/2010 | 5 | Constipation and bowel pain | F | 63 | capful 1X day | 9/20/2010 Patient History | 5 | constipation , hemorroidectomy | None until used generic cvs brand | This was a godsend. Constipation due to celiac, medications for fibro. I wish I had known about it earlier. May have avoided hemmoriods,surgerys etc. The generic seems too strong though. Regulate dosage by what youve eaten that day. | F | 48 | 2 years 1X day | 8/3/2010 | 5 | Chronic Constipation | Absolutely no cramping or pain whatsoever. Very gentle. | I have chronic constipation and my doc has me taking this. At first I needed it daily but not anymore. My body loves this stuff. It is gentle, and it does not give me diarrhea etc... but it works several times a day. | F | 51 | 30 days one cap 1X day | 7/30/2010 | 3 | constipation | At first Miralax was wonderful with easy bm's. After about 2 months I noticed my ankles starting to swell for the first time ever. I stopped the Miralax and the problem went away. My gastro's physician assistant said it was not related and I could take Miralax for as long as I needed. I started it again and my ankles swelled again. I've had two cardiac tests at my doctor to eliminate the possibility that the ankle swelling was heart related. My tests showed no heart involvement. I was relieved to find on this board someone else having the same problem. I started Miralax again about 2 weeks ago while I was travelling for a week. I stopped it last week and now I am still waiting for the swelling to stop. | I thought it was really great when I started it and am disappointed at the side effects. | F | 61 | 60 days 1 capful 1X day | 7/29/2010 | 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 | 1 | colonoscopy | Violent vomiting | M | 55 | 355 1X day | 7/22/2010 | 4 | Colonoscopy Prep | Slight chills in first half hour, covered myself in a blanket and it passed. Otherwise, none. | Very well tolerated, no vomiting or scary side effects. Had started a low fiber diet 2 days prior and liquids that day plus 4 Dulcolax. Mixed the Miralax with 64 oz Gatorade and drank over 2 hours. Started to work after 90 minutes with no loss of control, continued throughout evening. Was able to sleep in spite of getting up to go a few times. | M | 34 | 1 days 8.3 oz 1X O | 7/21/2010 | 2 | colonoscopy prep | My colonoscopy prep consisted of 10 oz magnesium citrate, then, 8.3 oz Miralax in 64 oz Gatorade and 4 dulcolax tablets. Prep worked well. Colonoscopy went well with removal of 2 non cancerous polyps. Within 4 hours post procedure I experienced severe abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting. Went immediately to emergency room and was diagnosed with bacterial colitus. Prescribed drugs Metro... and Cipro... to take for 10 days. For next week, experienced extreme weakness, loss of appetite, dark urine. Stools continued loose but not watery. 15 days later my colon is still not operating properly, not removing water sufficiently and lacking any natural e coli, killed by drugs. | My gastro dr. opined that he could not identify the cause of my "toxic shock" experience. He stated that the Miralax might have caused the problem. Don't know that I believe him, could have been bacteria introduced by the colonoscopy equipment. | M | 75 | 1 days 8.3 oz 1X day | 7/19/2010 | 3 | IBS-C | The first time, none. The second time, extreme cramps, vomiting, diarrhea. | I was diagnosed with IBS-C when I was 21 and have been struggling with it off and on for the last 4 years. I used to take Citrucel but a few months ago, it stopped working regularly. After 6 days with no BM, I tried a fleet enema and nothing. Another few days and I was desperate, so I decided to try Miralax. It took 3 days and then, miraculously, I had a soft BM after breakfast. I stopped taking it as soon as I had that BM, resumed taking Citrucel, drinking lots of water, eating greens and fruits, and was regular for a little over a week. Then, I stopped going again even though I hadn't changed my regimen once. It'd been 4 days and I decided I was going to mix some in my orange juice and take it with my bagel/scrambled eggs breakfast. Unfortunately, this was a night after drinking and I nearly swallowed my breakfast whole along with the orange juice. About 45 minutes later, I was in the bathroom with the WORST stomach cramps I've ever had. I was clutching the bathroom walls, seconds away from collapsing onto the floor and calling an ambulance. After 2 hours of crying, vomiting, and excruciating pain, I completely emptied out. It was horrific and I felt the residual pain until the next day. It's been 2 days since this happened and 1 day without a BM (again). I'm scared to take it again. If I do, it'll be at night with tea (like the first time around), away from alcohol and food. This stuff can be your best friend and worst enemy. Either way, it works. | F | 25 | 3 days 17g 1X day | 7/12/2010 | 5 | colonoscopy prep for 11 year old | The gastro's directions said to mix a whole container of miralax (14 day supply) with 64 oz of gatorade, drink. It didn't say drink it all at once, over two hours, etc. Per everything else I read, I had my son drink 8 oz every 30 minutes, after two hours he felt bloated, but then it started to work, he started to use the bathroom, and he felt fine. He stayed in the bathroom with a portable dvd player on a table, watched a movie while he used the bathroom, and I when things slowed down I had him drink about about 16 more oz, for a total of 48 oz. Worked great. Except for the first bloating feeling until he started to go there were no problems and no side effects. | M | 11 | 1X day | 7/9/2010 | 5 | Constipation | I have been taking Mira-lax for a while now and I'm happy with it. It just makes things easy! Currently I'm pregnant now and I'm sure you all know that pregnancy can come with constipation, Mira-lax has saved me! I want to tell every pregnant woman about it! Lately I've been using the kroger brand, for me it's just about the same the only difference is I have to stop for a day or two cause my bm's can get alittle loose. But I never had that problem with the "brand" Mira-lax. I would fully recommend it to anyone having constipation issues. | F | 32 | 2 years 1X day | 7/8/2010 |