MiraLAX User Reviews

MiraLAX User Reviews

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Comment from: dorritym, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)

I have used this for chronic constipation for almost a year now. It works great. It completely disolves, so you can put it in anything and you won't taste it! Published: November 15, 2007 ::

Comment from: GBruggman, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

This drug was a life saver for me, who was facing a reversible diverting colostomy surgery. I was expecting to have to "clean out" by using another drug, called "Go Lytely", but when my nurse came in with this powder and a glass of ginger ale...I felt more at ease. It was a choice of having something like 3 ounces of powder in 12 ounces of ginger ale, as compared to about a quart or so of Go Lytely, and I have a weak stomach anyways.G Published: December 06, 2007 ::

Comment from: dee4798, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

This medication has made me seriously ill. I did not realize at first it was the laxative. AFter taking it I would bloat up and get a bad headache. Then I would break out in horrible sweats, experience extreme lower back and leg pain. Every muscle in body felt like I had been beaten and I would be so weak it would take a couple days to get my strength back. Just because it is OTC does not mean your body can handle it! Published: October 20, 2007 ::

Comment from: Female (Patient)

My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with Chronic Constipation and has been on Miralax for about 2 1/2 weeks now and her BM's have become largr, softer and much more frequent. It's kid friendly and easy for me to hide in 8oz of chocolate milk, hot chocolate, orange juice etc. Published: November 07, 2007 ::

Comment from: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I have been using Miralax for at least 3 or 4 years now, due to chronic constipation from pain meds, (and 2 hemmoroid surgeries), it was the "miracle dust" for me. I have never had any bad side effects until now. For the last 2 months I have been having chronic diarrhia, with no other symptoms. Now I see on this site, that Miralax can cause it due to overuse. This is bad news for me, although last month, I backed off of the Miralax and seemed to get better. What a roller coaster ride! Overall, I think this product has saved my life, and my bottom! Published: February 23, 2008 ::

Comment from: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

I get satisfactory results with 1/3 to 1/2 normal dosage. Much better than fiber or veg laxatives. Published: November 01, 2007 ::

Comment from: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

I am disappointed that I have not had the same results as others who found this to be a positive solution to constipation. Their claim of non bloating, non gas etc. was not the case for me. I had terrible bloating, and rancid gas, and it was almost constant. My BM's were different than they've ever been, not looking or smelling the same. I was miserable. I quit taking it, and would rather live with the constipation. Nothing seems to work for me. Published: February 14, 2008 ::

Comment from: steelevms, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)

I have been on morphine for 5 years. No other laxative worked for me, except Milk of Magnesia. Since I have been taking MiraLax, I can depend on a daily BM. No side effects, so far. Love it and would definatlt reccomend it. Published: May 08, 2008 ::

Comment from: W, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

Tried other OTC under DR's supervision for over a year - none worked like this. Mira means miracle to me. Published: November 22, 2007 ::

Comment from: Hicksie, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

It's the best medication since sliced bread Published: March 10, 2008 ::

Comment from: Male on Treatment for 1-6 months (Caregiver)

JUST AFTER USING THIS PRODUCT FOR THE FIRST TIME, MY GRANDSON AGE 3 WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEPHROTIS SYNDROME. EVERY TIME I'VE USED IT SINCE HE'S BECAME ILL HE BECOMES PUFFY. I WONDER, DID THE MIRALAX SOMEHOW BRING THIS CONDITION ON? HE WAS PERFECTLEY HEALTHY BEFORE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SOME CONSTAPATION. HE'S BEEN SICK FOR THREE MONTHS NOW. HE USED THE MIRALAX FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO GETTING ILL. Published: October 11, 2007 ::


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