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
 
 3  IBS Leg Cramps that were so painful; almost couldn't walk and had trouble sleeping I will find another solution for my stomach problems. This is not worth the pain. F 57 5 days
capful 1X day
3/7/2013
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 1  to soften stool i had severe abdominal pain, and bloating. i couldn't lie down i had to walk around took two Tylenol to ease the pain i had. i will never take this again and i had advice people not to take, because i dont want anyone to experience the crucial pain i felt. M 26
17g 1X day
3/1/2013
 3  constipation I was constipated after passing kidney stones & taking pains pills that dried me up. I took miralax (one dose) and with in the hour I was holding my knees in horrible agonizing pain. It helped me pass a bowel movement but the pain was not worth it. As of 6 o'clock nearly 5 hours after taking it I'm still in mild pain and feeling sick. F 28 1 days
17 grams
2/17/2013
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 1  Constipation Felt shaky, nausea, severe gas and bloating. Felt very sick. F 36 4 weeks
30 mg
2/12/2013
 1  Chronic Constipation Severe gas and bloating This did not move my bowels at all. It just sat in my tummy and left me with a bloated feeling. I will not purchase again. Completely useless for me. I ended up having to take some strong senna tea which worked. F 43 5 days
17 mg 3X day
1/5/2013
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 2  IBS As a stool softener to prevent the alternating bouts of constipation & diarrhea that come with my IBS, Miralax works far better & more reliably than any other preparation I've tried. I would be insanely happy with it & continue taking it except for the longer I'm on it I find myself having terrible headaches & EXCRUCIATING muscle aches, twitching & spasms. I'm 100% certain it's from the Miralax as I stopped taking it for several days & the problems went away...and came right back the moment I re-started the Miralax. As well as it had been working for me, I still would recommend people to try it since not everyone seems to have "issues" with it, but I would caution them that it CAN have major drawbacks/side effects for some. F 44 4 months
17 gm
9/9/2012
 3  If I missed two days of regularity I thought I found a cure for an occasional problem, but something changed. It does take longer to work and if it takes too long nausea kicks in high gear, then heartburn it's so bad I'd rather be constipated. Up all night:( F 40 2 days
1 cap 1X day
8/20/2012
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 4  Hormone-related Constipation Bloating, tremors, dehydration, but nothing major It took about a day to start working, but it wasn't a painful experience for the most part. I recommend taking half the cap at first, or in less severe situations. Also, make sure to drink enough water while taking it, because you'll feel nauseous if you don't. F 15 4 days
8.5 G 1X day
7/11/2012
 1  child chronic constipation lethargy, headaches, tremors in his hands, dehydration, fits of anger, tired but couldn't sleep.. I will never give this to my child again! He was on it for over 4 yrs and it made everything worse. It didn't even really work well to begin with and the Dr.'s kept telling us to up his dosage--at one time he was taking 3x the adult dose... just ridiculous and makes me so angry! We are now using a few natural things---the results are better with no side effects.... F 8 4 years
17g 2X day
6/27/2012
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 1  my 8 yr olds severe constipation Severe burning pain every time he had a bowel movement. I have replaced it with fish oil and everything is much better M 8 1 months
18mg 2xday
6/11/2012
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 1  IBS- C I broke out in a rash in my nostril area... very weird! I also felt horrible, like I was coming down with the flu, and I was very weak and shaky. It took three doses over about a week or so for me to connect the symptoms. I ended up going to the ER I felt so bad the third time. F 58 3 days
1X day
5/17/2012
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 5  IBS-C Diarrhea, excessive bowel sounds/movement, smelly gas. Only if I take it too often. I've been on miralax since before it was over the counter, and with my chronic constipation it's been a real help in preventing the ups and downs I have every month, especially since the Vicodin I'm on for menstrual cramps creates even worse constipation. It's the best softener/laxative i've ever tried, and i've tried many over the last 20 years. I find that I can't take it too often or I feel like I'm going too often so I only take it as needed rather than every single day. F 20 6 years
7g 1X day
5/14/2012
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 5  constipation None I've been taking miralax for a year. F 48
17 mg 1X day
5/3/2012
 3  bowel movement issues Gas& cramping during exercise F 17 2 months
reg. dose
5/3/2012
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 5  chronic constipation ( g 1 days
4/17/2012
 5  Chronic Constipation NONE Before Miralax I had a very hard time going to the restroom. Weeks would go by and I wouldn't be able to go. Tired every product available for constipation. Ended up in the ER with terrible pains from being bound up. Dr. put me on Miralax. I have not had any problems since and I am very happy that I finally have something that will help my constipation for good. F 43 3 years
1X day
3/31/2012
 5  Constipation No side effects at low dose for a 1 yr. 8 mos. toddler. Toddler was constipated and would shake, quiver, and cry to pass a stool. 1 teaspoon was mixed into each bottle of milk she was drinking throughout the day. On the first day she did not go. On the second day she passed a small stool. On the third day she went 4 times, the first three with small amounts of pasty poop, and one very very large blowout dirty diaper. No effort, no pain, just a lot of poop. I would ease into this medicine, even if you are an adult. F 1 5 days
1 teaspoon 3X day
3/15/2012
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 4  CHRONIC CONSTIPATION My GI DR suggested I take everyday.. it does work and you have a normal movement BUt the urge to go strikes very quickly! F 38 3 years
30mg 1X day
3/15/2012
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 1  Constipation due to medication I was intructed to take this by my doctor, but now am scared to take it due to these comments! maybe I'll try half or quarter of the dose at first.. ugh F 23 1 days
17G 1X day
3/7/2012
 3  constipation, abdominal cramping Lots of foul smelling gas with frequent need to use toilet. Lots of small/thin stools. Successful in relieving constipation but side effects keep me from using this frequently. F 44 5 days
17 grams 1X day
3/6/2012
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