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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 5  Prep for colonoscopy Surprising none at all I was prescribed Miralax as a prep for my colonoscopy. I was instructed to mix 17 grams with juice, gatoraide, or clear soda. I had to drink fifteen 8 ounce glasses. I was told to drink them every 10 to 15 minutes. I spread them from 20 to 25 minutes because I was getting full. I suffer from reflux and was sure I would vomit from this. I was wrong. I mixed it with lemonaide flavored gatoraide and switced to ginger ale here and there. THIS PRODUCT IS TASTELESS AND DID NOT GET ME SICK! Needless to say, I was in the bathroom for the day,just a few minutes each time, and some of the night (due to the added pills). I was so happy that this product wasn't vile like all the stories I have heard about other products. In 5 years from now when I repeat this procedure, I will use Miralax again. I thought this commentary would be useful because after reading this website, I noticed nobody commented about using this as a prep. Good luck to you all. M 41 6 days
11/14/2006
 5  chronic constip. due to bipolar med no side effects- I wish I had found out about this medication earlier! It really really helps. My gastroenterologist plans on keeping me on it long term. Take 17g 2X daily F 36 6 months
11/6/2006
 5  chronic constipation none I have been taking Miralax for two months now and for the first time the medication has stopped producing regular bowel movements. I am hopeful that it will begin working again soon. F 22 2 months
11/3/2006
 5  chronic constipation occasional diarrhea It works -- 17 grams daily, mixed into any liquid results in soft stools on a regular basis. I have reduced motility due to bowel resection, plus constipation from the narcotic pain relievers I'm taking to control rectal pain. A very hellish cycle, but Miralax keeps me from screaming. M 58 6 months
10/29/2006
 5  constipation entire life none I am concerned about long time use F 68 3 years
10/23/2006
 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  Constipation Soft stools, after a colonoscopy and hard stools redeveloping immediately, I was in tears. However, the surgeon told me he had called the makers of the drug and I could stay on it for years without any side effect. I recently had breast cancer and am just beginning on Femara. I wish I could say it is as positive an experience as the Miralax. I don't worry about dying of colon cancer as my grandmother did because of the daily cleansing this drug provides. F 58 2 years
9/24/2006
 5  Severe constipation from pain meds The only effects I experienced were smooth, regular, and painless bowel movements. What a relief it is to be able to have a normal satisfying bowel movement that doesn't tear the flesh off my butt hole. A life without feeling all backed up in G.I. standstill. M 38 2 days
9/17/2006
 4  constipation ibs Nothing notable! It relived me from hard stool which caused bleeding. Going to toilet was nightmare before using this! But I would like to know any possible long term side effects! I try to take minimum dosage! M 34 2 weeks
8/24/2006
 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  IBS F 38 2 years
7/12/2006
 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
 5  Chronic Constipation Slight increase in flatulence Excellent product, I wish another Dr. would have prescribed this 2 years ago. F 46 15 days
4/29/2006
 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
 5  
2/9/2006
 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
 5  IBS Pretty much no side effects. Occasional bloating. I have had chronic constipation due to IBS for about 1year. Nothing worked long-term for me and I was pretty freaked out about using stimulant laxatives. Miralax is awesome except I am a little worried about the long-term effects of taking it. My doctor has assured me it was okay. F 25 2 days
1/24/2006
 5  Gastro Specialist recommended Gas, loose bowels if I take too much. It's best if you use the same amount every day to train your system. My Mom died at the young age of 57 and never knew of this drug, she suffered from chronic constipation all her life and so have I. I'm a firm believer in it and recommend it highly! F 50 3 years
11/30/2005
 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

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