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 |
| 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 | 4 | Chronic constipation | some loose stool but lowered dose a little each day until I found just the right one | Caused a little gas occasionly but well worth it | F | 58 | 2 weeks | 3/21/2007 | 5 | Colonic Inertia-lazy colon | No side effects | I was diagnosed with Colonic Inertia-lazy colon 4 years ago. My gastronologist prescribed Miralax. He said to take it every day for the rest of my life and that it won't hurt me to do so. If my stools got too soft, to cut back a little the next morning. If they got a little hard, to up the dose a little the next day. Before Miralax, all my life I had small, hard stools and went only once or twice a week. Miralax is truly a miracle as it says in it's name. I have taken it every day for 4 years and have a bm 6 out of 7 days and very healthy ones at that! Like Dr. Oz on the Oprah show says, "A C shaped movement is good but an S shape is great!" I have had many S movements since Miralax! I have told many people about Miralax and they have thanked me over and over for it. My sister is one of the people I turned onto it. She has IBS and it has "cured" her of her symptoms. We make sure we pack our Miralax when we go on trips. I am afraid of missing a dose as I | F | 53 | 4 days | 2/26/2007 | 4 | constipation and fissure | I believe there are big differences between the brand Miralax and the generic brands. My body does not respond, at all, to the polyetheline glycol manufactured by "Par." I am fine with other generic brands such as "Affordable." When people say that they do notice a difference, I am in 100% agreement. My body/colon shut down in a day, and I was in excruciating pain. Walgreens had switched their manufacturer and I just couldn't figure out why my meds. were not working.....Stick to the Miralax/polyetheline glycol that works best for you...this is a must. Always check the manufacturers name on the bottle and ask for that specifically, when ordering. Also, my pharmacist was having trouble filling Miralax for me and after searching a few Walgreens, they told me that the manufacturer of Miralax will no longer be making "Miralax." Do not know if this is true, anyone else hear this? | F | 40 | 3 years | 2/25/2007 | 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 | 5 | chronic constipation | none | I have been using polyethlene glycol since 1993(I am 52 now). Used to get it in jugs (go-litely or some such name). It was only used for bowel cleansing but my gastroenterologist let me try it. Had normal bowel movements for the first time in my life, felt like a normal person after being impacted since age 17 and always treated like just another neurotic, hysterical female. After 14 years have had no bad side effects and had good colonscopy, colon looks really healthy, but I do eat a very hi fiber diet of course and lots of water (shouldn't everyone if they can?). I hope this helps others feel better about this drug that is truly a miracle for people like myself. I would rather risk side effects than live the way I did before using this stuff, but after 14 years - hey, I'm better than ever!! The only problem is it seems to work best when first opened and then looses some of its efficiency. Most generics work fine except for one made by TEVA - tastes bad, doesn't work right. Over all, | F | 52 | 14 years | 2/8/2007 | 4 | chronic fissure | No side effects on miralax. Have been taking it for 2-1/2years. Had a sphincterotomy a year ago, which was unsuccessful. Miralax has been a tremendous help. | I am writing in response to the email, from the woman w/an autistic child, regarding the generic brand problems she has had. I found this interesting and was wondering if there was any merit to her complaint ? In my case, I too, have noticed a difference when using generic vs. brand/mirlax. It was noticed when switching from one to another, due to insurance. I truly did not change my diet, except for the Miralax formula. Within 2 days, my fissure was again so painful, after mos. of relief...I believe that there has to be a difference between generic and brand. In my case, generic seems to work better for me, by putting more fluid in my bowel movements, over brand. In the case of the little boy, I am sure that he is noticing a difference between brand vs. generic..his case is opposite mine. | F | 40 | | 2/7/2007 | 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 | 5 | chronic constipation due to opiods | in the 2 1/2 years of taking Miralax I have never noticed any side effects. | I've had irritable bowel syndrome for most of my life, doctors always told me to drink more water, eat more fiber, take OTC laxatives if I didn't have a bm for 3 days. I had tried every OTC laxative and always had bloating & gas pains and many times had to take the OTC a 2nd and 3rd day before I had any relief, and the relief wasn't pleasant. After finally having a bm, I would be weak for a day. 15 years ago I had to have back surgery that helped with one problem but I was left with chronic back and leg pain. I will be on opiods the rest of my life, and thought I would be constipated forever. About 2 1/2 years ago my doctor gave me a sample of Miralax, I was skeptical but willing to try. After the 3rd day of taking Miralax mixed with anything I wanted, I had the best bm I had in years, it was just like a normal person. I thought maybe this was just a fluke, I had my daily dose of Miralax and was surprised the next day I had another normal bm, and this continued every day. Ab | M | 54 | 2 years | 2/3/2007 | 5 | Slow motility due to CREST syndrome | None | I love this stuff. I drink it in 8oz of water and it is tasteless. I move daily and have not felt this good in years. My concern...L-T use...any one have any ideas on daily L-T useage? | F | 9 months | 1/30/2007 | 5 | My 11 year old son has Autism and is unable to tell us how he is feeling. It has always worked great until one time we got the generic form of Miralax. At that time he became so bloated. He was crying and was unable to hold his bms as well as before, yet lowering the dose didnt help. When we went back the regular Mirlax he seemed to get back to himself. I ask the doctor about it. he said it should all work the same. Just recently he recevied the generic again. It was just as the time before. Anyone else have this happen? | Wondering what the long term effects could be | M | 3 days | 1/29/2007 | 5 | Constipation after colon resection | Mild nausea if taken on an empty stomach | This medicine has been a God send! It succeeded in getting my bowels moving regularly following a period of completely stagnant intestines after surgery. And I am thrilled that it is totally tasteless when mixed with my morning orange juice! | F | 52 | 2 weeks | 1/26/2007 | 5 | taking high doses of narcotics | no side effects | i've had constipation for about a year since i've had to take pain meds daily due to cronic pain. i tried otc laxatives that didnt help, i did use a natural product i ordered where i get my mineral suppliments and it worked well for awhile then it quit working. my pain management dr. had me try kristolose, but it tasted awful and didnt work, so he gave me the miralax. i take it once a day, and have a bm every morning. i'm just wondering if i can take it twice a day for a long period of time. can anyone answer ? | F | 51 | 7 days | 1/6/2007 | 4 | constipation | None | Works great but am concerned about my child becoming dependent on it. | M | 8 | 30 days | 12/31/2006 | 5 | IBS Started after re-section | The first few days my belly *gurgled* but no bowel movement. I went on the fourth day and haven't had any side effects at all except playing around with the dosage to get what fits my problem. | This has beena wonder drug for me. Before I was prescribed this, I was taking Zelnorm and it seemed to stop working after 3 years. I still take it but without the Miralax, I cannot go. I was desperate and was resorting to Senna tabs each day. The Miralax has worked wonders. You have to play with the dose though. | F | 42 | 7 days | 12/20/2006 | 5 | life-long severe constipation | I just started taking it daily about two weeks ago and my stools are watery but consistant. | I thought I was the only person who suffered this way. It's been a life-long problem but in the past two years it got to the point that I could NEVER have a bowel movement even after 10-14 days unless I took a stimulant laxative. I can't believe that I lived with this for so long and that the solution was so simple. I literally feel as though I can finally have a normal life---not being controlled by the pain of constipation and then the affects of being home-bound when I would take a laxtative. THIS PRODUCT IS AMAZING. | F | 49 | 2 weeks | 12/5/2006 | 5 | Chronic constipation + post surgery | After constipation issues all my life, it was a relief to have predictable bowel movements. However, in the last 8 mo. I've had two uncontrollable, explosive "happenings". I've never thought about lowering the dosage, I'll consult with my MD. Just grateful something works. I've always been a water drinker, so that wasn't the issue re: constipation. I think IBS, Crohns, and lifestyle were more the problem. | F | 75 | 18 years | 12/5/2006 | 5 | Constipation due to colon resection | None. | I had a colon resection and now diverticulitis in the newly pulled down section of colon. (Yeah, bummer.) Constipation resulted and the straining to go just makes the diverticulitis worse. Miralax has really worked well for me. Within 12 hours after the first dose, I was able to go for the first time in days. Now, I think I'll back off it a bit as I'm going a bit TOO frequently! | F | 50 | 3 days | 12/1/2006 | 4 | IBS with Constipation | Unpleasant smelling gas and loose stool if you take too much; no BM if you take too little | Miralax (and its generic) help me. I've had constipation issues my whole life, and found out at age 17 that it was due to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Miralax can produce soft stools, but you must drink plenty of fluids and have a healthy diet. I take about 10grams/day with coffee (a natural laxative) and a bottle of water for success. The drug helps, but if you overeat or eat IBS trigger foods (high fat, etc), your system can get backed up regardless of the drug's presence. Although Miralax is gentler than OTC stool softeners, it is not perfect and I worry about long-term use. These are serious chemicals, and I can't find any long-term studies on it. If you are a life-long IBS sufferer, this drug can help. However, monitoring other elements of IBS that cause constipation (stress, diet, lack of exercise) are just as important to overall health. | F | 22 | 5 years | 11/15/2006 |