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 |
| 1 | chronic constipation | mild headache since first day | if the name is short for miracle laxative, you have it right... it's a miracle that it can be taken for 6 days and NOT work at all. absolutely, not at all. wasted my $7 | F | 62 | 6 days | 10/14/2007 | 3 | constipation | Lots of bloating, some gas and minor cramps | The jury is still out since I've been taking Miralax for only 5 consective days now. I can see some results with Miralax (I'm eliminating everyday now); however, it's not what I had expected. After reading everyone's review, I thought I would have great daily bowel movements with little discomfort. I feel very bloated and gasy while on Miralax. I don't mind the gas; however, the bloating is very uncomfortable that it is effecting my mood. I have a constant unsettling feeling in my abdomen. When I do have bowel movements, my stool is very thin and at times just little bits; I feel like I don't have complete eliminations. I will finish my 2 week supply of miralax before making any further judgements. I'm just hoping that the discomfort will go away soon. If not, I think I will have to discontinue it's use. I really want miralax to work because it's so frustrating when you've tried everything just to be "normal". | F | 31 | 5 days | 10/1/2007 | 3 | Constipation | Sphincter swelling. It seemed I frequently felt like "I had to go" - but I didn't. The stool, while formed, had a high water content which made it difficult "to clean myslf". | This is my second posting. I initially thought of this as "Miracle Lax" because it made my BM's much more "regular". However, about 7 weeks after starting MiraLax, I again became constipated and had to resort to 2/3 of a bottle of Mag Citrate. (Tastes bad - works good). I am now back on a regimen of Metamucil, stool softener and mineral oil. In summary, I believe MiraLax to be a great product - but not for me. I am not sorry I tried it. It is extremely easy to use. | M | 62 | 6 weeks | 9/25/2007 | 5 | Constipation | None | I am really enjoying the benefits of Miralax. (I call it Miracle Lax) About 17 years ago, I wound up in the Emergency Room of our local hospital with severe abdominal pain - Yes, it was constipation. I thought it was a fluke because I did have daily BM's, but apparently the "volume" wasn't there. Over the years, I've taken Mag Citrate, Citrucel, stool softeners and Metamucil. All of them worked sometime, but never with any degree of consistency. It took 7-10 days before MiraLax "kicked in" with any degree of regularity. I was initially concerned because many people at this site reported seeing the benefits in a few days. The prescription meds that I take really cause a constipation issue, so I really needed to address the constipation. It was more than "just discomfort". It has been GREAT for me - I'd recommend it to a friend. | M | 62 | 1 months | 9/18/2007 | 5 | Less time in bathroom | None | It's a great product and my wife an RN works in a GI unit said that doctors have been telling patients to take it "forever" as a stool softner, especially now that it is OTC. Before starting it, I would be regular (three times a day) but BM had some pain and straining even with a relatively soft BM. Fiber supplements and more water made no difference. Nor did conventional stool softeners with docuate sodium (which also contains some version of e-glycol). I take a half a cap of Miralax in the evening and my system just runs more smoothy. I do not go more often but can go more quickly and with less pain before and straining. If my system slows down, I take a full capful for a few days. It produces more consitently soft BMs without any diaharea or anything like it in my case. | M | 60 | 6 months | 9/15/2007 | 1 | prep for endoscopy/colonoscopy | Horrific abdominal cramps, followed by nausea, vomiting huge amounts of Miralax, shaking chills, hives & inability to sleep or get warm, even with heat^ 90 degrees, electric blanket and hot water bottle. Up all night long vomiting and bm's. I would never, ever take this again as this is the 2nd time I had this experience. first reaction was 5 yrs ago with same reaction only not as much vomiting. I had told Dr's of that reaction as the reason I did not want to even try it again. The test was unsatisfactory, yet they had the gall to tell me today that they will "try it again, ASAP. I also have many severe allergies: Penicillin= trouble breathing + hives; IVP dye/Iodine= Cardiac arrest; Latex= trouble breathing; Lobster= Cardiac Arrest' Cortisone injections= Severe abdominal cramps, itching; cats; smoking; any chemicals ingested (ie Miralax) or smelled. My husband is a housepainter and now must change his work clothes downstairs in our cellar to prevent a reaction fro | F | 6 | | 8/28/2007 | 3 | Hirschprungs Disease | None | My mom has been taking Glycolax for many years now and is very happy with it. She told me to ask my doctor to prescribe it for me as I have had a pooping problem since birth. My doctor said I probably have Hirschprungs Disease and that it is usually diagnosed when you are a baby. My doctor back then missed it I guess. I forget to take the Glycolax every day so it hasn't worked wonders for me yet, but I know it can/will. Here is a website for Hirschprungs: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hirschsprungs_ez/index.htm My stools have always been huge/hard and plug up toilets... | F | 28 | 2 weeks | 8/26/2007 | 5 | Encopresis | My 6 year old was suffering multiple daily soiling accidents. We started him on the GENERIC miralax because this is the only one you can still get with a prescription and insurance coverage. The results have been fantastic. | I am a Registered Nurse and have been using Miralax on my patients for quite awhile now. There have been no problems regarding long term use and many people will continue using this product throughout their life. I am comfortable as a nurse giving this product to my young child and my patients. | M | 6 | | 8/6/2007 | 5 | SEVERE Constipation | A little extra gas, slight nausea (right after taking dose), strong urgency to have BM (though NO cramping, pain, etc...) THIS MEDICINE IS A MIRACLE!!!!!!!!!!! | This medication has been an ABSOLUTE miracle in my life! I have battled constipation for about the past 10 yrs to the point that I would only have a BM once a month with the help of strong laxatives. It got to the point that laxatives didn't help anymore and I would only release water. I took Miralax for 3-4 days before it worked and upped my dosage to twice a day. I have gone to the bathroom everday since beginning this. I actually lost about 10 lbs! I know I was REALLY close to getting seriously ill. I cannot say enough about this medication. Just be patient and adjust your dosage at first to find what works for you. It is truly amazing!!! | F | 34 | 3 weeks | 8/6/2007 | 4 | constipation | was taking Zelnorm util it was removed from sale. | M | 65 | 30 days | 7/31/2007 | 5 | chronic constipation/ibs | some diarhea gas | works really well. sorry it is no longer on ins., but worth paying for. have had trouble adjusting to non generic. seems to work differently, but will work out dosage | F | 56 | 2 days | 7/25/2007 | 5 | chronic constipation | no side effects! | Miralax = Miracle! I recommend this to anyone that has constipation. I feel so much better every day. I have a regular bm almost every morning. My husband just recently started having constipation now he drinks when needed. It takes maybe 2-3 days to work, but once its in your system your good to go. I don't notice a change if I don't drink one day, but if I go 2 or more days without it the constipation returns. Was told by the dr. Miralax can be taken forever - I just hope they keep manufacturing it forever! | F | 45 | 1.5 years | 7/24/2007 | 5 | i'm on a high dose of pain medicine | a whole lot of GAS that smelled totally different and i only exp'd this while using mirlax | because of the pain meds I take I would not be able to go to the bathroom for over 10 days. it was a real nightmare. My mother bought me miralax and on the 2nd day i was able to have a bowel movement. and when i say huge i mean HUGE.....the only side effects is crazy weird smelling gas, occasional uncontrollable bowel movements....now if i don't take miralax i won't have a bowel movement...so i guess i'm addicted to miralax.....if i don't use it then i don't use the bathroom.....and i must take my pain meds for lifelong back pain....can miralax actually be addicting???? | F | 32 | | 7/23/2007 | 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 | 3 | Chronic constipation | At first some rumbling in the tummy and sometimes hard to get to the bathroom in time, but I don't complain about that after my 79 years of little action from the intestines. | I have been taking Miralax for about two years and it was a godsend after years and years of trouble with constipation. Now it doesn't seem to work nearly as well. I wonder if they have changed the formula or is it` just me. I hope someone can answer if they have changed the makeup of Miralax or not. | F | 79 | 2 years | 7/18/2007 | 4 | severe constipation for years | I experienced a pretty severe inflamation of the stomach, where it looked like I gained a lot of weight. It was very uncomfortable. I've had two bowel resections, so it certainly has helped in having a bowel movement, but I don't like the side effect. Maybe I just need to play with the dosage. | F | 44 | 3 months | 7/11/2007 | 4 | CC | Wondering if the Generic can still be prescribed? | 6 months | 7/4/2007 | 5 | chronic constipation | For the first 4 days or so had lots of bloating (similar to that following laparoscopic surgery) but quickly resolved. | This drug is a lifesaver for both me and my son. If I take 17g a day for several days and then skip a day I will be fine, but if I skip more than one day, I will quickly develop an impaction. I am careful to monitor for signs of electrolyte imbalance and make sure I have hydration therapy on hand. My 6-year-old son has never really been potty trained, and I have felt like a failure as a mother until I found out that he has a condition called encopresis (he soils his pants at school because of a lax colon resulting from constipation) and now that summer is here we are trying MiraLax. GI specialist recommended extremely high dosages of several colon cleansing agents. I do not feel right about doing this to him, so I am just giving him 1/4 to 1/2 a capful daily and he is actually requesting to sit on the toilet for the first time ever--It is a miracle! We have a ways to go, but I expect he will be potty trained by first grade. | F | 32 | 2 years | 7/3/2007 | 5 | 18 mo son with constipation | Occasional loose stools | I was giving my son milk of magnesia, which was working when taken consistently, but I heard that he may grow dependent on it. By my neighbor's recommendation (she's a pediatric nurse), I started giving my son MiraLAX, and it's been working wonderfully. I give him 1 to 1.5 teaspoon in orange juice first thing every morning. | M | 1 | 2 months | 6/28/2007 | 5 | Hirshbrungs | It was a GREAT thing for me. I have a condition where for my entire life, I will ALWAYS have constipation. And even though it will never completely go away. This made it alot easier!! I've been taking it almost my entire life! | F | 24 | 18 years | 6/24/2007 |