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Magnesium hydroxide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Milk of Magnesia, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia, Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets, Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia

Magnesium hydroxide has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 248 reviews on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 9% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Magnesium hydroxide

  • TCStage
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 15, 2018

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "My GI doc recommended this for chronic constipation following ostomy reversal surgery. I took the full dose and had complete, painless evacuation in 6 hours. Now I take a half dose every night before bed to keep things moving. I highly recommend for severe constipation."

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  • May 21, 2019

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "So I was pretty backed up ( the usual for me ) and I had been uncomfortable all day at work. Well anyhow when I got off I didn't really have time to mess around so I drank about half a bottle of this stuff. And let me tell you magic I poop with no problems about 2 hrs later what a relief, beautiful. Thank you milk of magnesia I love you so much"

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 22, 2017

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "I’ll start by saying, this stuff has very mixed reviews. I expected it to either never kick in, or work way too well. Neither did happen, but I have been relieved of my constipation. I took 3 tbsps on Thursday 9/21. Nothing at all. Later on that night, I took 2 more tbsps just to make sure that it would kick in at some point. I woke up at 8:47 AM today, and I barely made it to the restroom. I’m writing this as I finish my 30 minute restroom break. This stuff works wonders. Not only did clean me out well, there was no pains whatsoever. 999999999999999/10. It may take a little over a day to start, but it is MIGHTY worth it."

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  • StevieB
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 16, 2018

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "I have been constipated for the past 8 days. On day 3 I took Senna. On day 5 I took DulcoSoft to soften the stools in conjunction with Senna. I decided to try MOM today (day 8). I took 50 ml (1.7 oz) with 250 ml (8.5 oz) water and went to bed in the afternoon holding a hot water bottle against my tummy. After 8 hours, I sat on the toilet, nothing happened, but I could feel a progression. I had no choice, but to strain to help the situation. One marble size stool was followed by a larger one and then another. After 20 minutes, I looked down the pan. I could not believe the amount that had come out from me. I'm unsure if it was purely MOM, which done the trick or the combination of all three drugs, but in my opinion it was MOM that done the complete job. One downpoint is that due to the straining I suffered a partial anal prolapse, so I will need to visit the doctor. I guess my advice is use, a multiple drug appoach, but definitely use MOM and DON'T strain too hard!"

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  • Prophet
  • May 1, 2018

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "Continue: I quickly went to the Walgreens which happens to be 3 minutes away from my apt! I got it and came back and immediately took the maximum dose which was 60mL and then waited for the miracle (it’s 9:55AM!) 15 mins, nothing! 30 mins! Nothing! 1 hour, 2, 3, 4! Damn! It felt like I was be punishing for something! 5 hours! No! 6! No... I felt some bowel movement! It was bubbling! I knew something is going on! Long story short, Finally after about 10 hours, at ~8pm, I was rushed to the bathroom! My doc told me not to strain! It was almost there but it wasn’t going to work without strain! I strained a little bit! And then, the miracle happened. OMGoodness the relief! It was one of the best moments of my entire life! SUCH a RELEIF!Thanks to all the scientists who made this marvelous product! "

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 26, 2015

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "I hate this vile tasting substance more than anything. And the flavored ones do not help the taste. However, it works every single time with out any cramping. I have tried every laxative out there and this is the only one 100% reliable and 100% cramp free. It also comes in a concentrated form and so, less is consumed for the same results. It comes in tablet form but is not as reliable. I wish that there could be a better way to get the gentle, reliable relief that Milk of Magnesia gives."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 13, 2019

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "I recently got started on a new medicine (Cymbalta). One of the side effects was constipation. I haven’t been backed up since I was probably 6 years old. Well the past 2 days I noticed I wasn’t having any bowel movements. I’d been eating like normal and drinking. I’m 130lbs...I’m small and have a very fast metabolism. I was struggling to pass anything so I got the cherry flavored MoM [milk of magnesium] and took it at 8:15pm tonight. I was afraid to go to sleep in fear I would wake up in the middle of the night and not make it to the toilet. I just went in and FINALLY went and there was such RELIEF. I feel so much better. I recommend this brand. Only use if needed. I’ll keep it on hand in case it happens again."

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  • Shonney
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • August 23, 2013

Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "After giving birth, lay up in a hospital bed and taking all kinds of medicines. Milk of Magnesia is the best way to get the well needed relief. For me, it doesn't cause any of that rumbling you get with laxatives. Thanks."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 16, 2015

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "I was 7 days constipated and had tried EVERYTHING. I finally took 2 Tbsp Milk of Magnesia on day 7 at about 8:30 pm. By 10:00 I had a bowel movement, followed by another one the next night, and one the night after that. CAREFUL WITH DOESEAGE. Especially if you gotta go places! This gave me awful gas and I had the cramp free kind. I only took the minimum 2 TBSP only once and it worked like a charm, for 3 straight days!"

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  • IssaB...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 4, 2019

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "So I took this milk of magnesia around 10:00pm and it’s now 3:50am and whewwww! Oh my goodness! I haven’t pooped in 2 weeks. I drink water regularly and other juices but I throw up a whole lot with being pregnant too. I start a new job in 5 hours I pray this runs it’s course! Now! But overall I went to sleep and forgot I even took the medicine but it definitely works!"

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  • Anon
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 20, 2012

Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Indigestion "Looking for a product to cut off GERD at early stage, I purchased Phillips Milk of Magnesia 12 oz. bottle that came with a measuring cap. The laxative dose is 2 to 4 Tbsp so I wanted somewhat less than 2 Tbsp for GERD. I assumed that the measuring cap was for medicinal Tbsps as distinguished from kitchenware Tbsps. Only after taking a bit less than 2 capfuls, upon rinsing the cap, did I notice that the cap is faintly marked for 4 Tbsps. I got more than the max recommended laxative dose! The good news is that it takes care of GERD. The other news is that it takes care of everything else starting a few hours later and continuing over an extended period of time. I was pleased with the GERD result but need to find a lower dose."

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  • Krnick
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 12, 2018

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "I have had THE WORST constipation experience ever. It literally affected me for almost a month. I was gassy, bloated, heaviness in bottom of stomach and awful awful pressure feeling in my rectum. I tried several OTC remedies with minimal (rock/pellet) results. I bought MOM Sunday and took my first dose (30 ml) — NOTHING and no signs of ANYTHING. I am absolutely miserable — can’t sleep, can’t eat, and now, after taking MOM, nauseous!!!! On Monday evening, I took 60 ml (and chase with 8 oz of water —- something I failed to do with the initial dose. I didn’t sleep well at all Monday night — but on Tuesday morning THINGS BEGAN TO HAPPEN (thank goodness !!!). Initially it was hard medium size “rocks”. But I literally have had 3 BM’s today (that has never happened in my 61 years of living). I feel better today than I have in weeks. Plan to take a smaller dose tomorrow. MOM will have a place in my household from this day forward!!!!"

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  • Shell...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 15, 2020

Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "I was constipated for 1 week (the usual) so I took the maximum amount. Oh and I took the “Original flavor” because thats what was in my house. And it taste like dead fish and baby diapers, so when I take a cap full I throw a starburst in my mouth along with water hehe. So on Tuesday I took a dose because my tummy was severely bloated. But only a lil came out. Then on Thursday I had a huge blow out (it was amazing). No cramps but I was weak, and had some nausea and felt faintish but it was bearable. I just ate on time and drank lots of fluid. Then on Friday I'm starting to feel a lil better. Still weak and slight nausea. And occasional bowel movements. I took lipton to make my #2 just a lil harder. But I love MOM. Used it 3times so far and it always works."

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  • February 12, 2016

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "On pain meds after an auto accident I became constipated, no bowel movement for 3 days. Took 2 tbsp at 10pm. First bowel movement at 1:30 am, another at 3am. No cramping. Did get slightly nausea but well worth it to lose the pain, bloating and frustration of no being able to go."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 18, 2020

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "I was constipated horribly for about 2 days. Took two times the recommended does. Figured why not I got nothing but time. I also drank a 24 oz cup of hot water. About a half hour later I pooped the most amazing poop. Diarrhea yes. Cramping no. Did go a lot longer than it needed to but I did double the dose."

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  • Zep
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 23, 2021

Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "Milk of Magnesia is great for constipation. It tastes chalky, but what medicine tastes good? It took a couple of hours for me, but when it hit, IT HIT. First my stomach was hurting worse than it's ever hurt, then it came. The movement I was waiting for. Luckily I was in the restroom when the medicine hit, so I ran to a toilet stall, and that was the most I've ever pooped in my life. I was on the toilet for about an hour, but each time a mini explosion went off in the toilet, I could feel it emptying out my bowels. After using the toilet, I had some nasty smelling gas for a while, but I felt much better. I highly recommend milk of magnesia for a stay at home laxative. Whatever you do, if you take this medication, don't set your plans in going anywhere. You need to stay at home and stay near a toilet, because when the milk of magnesia hits, your bowels won't wait. If you are not on the toilet when it starts hurting, you will have a nasty situation in your pants. I recommend this med."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 2, 2021

Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "Only take this for constipation if you need to poop so bad that you won’t mind sleeping on your bathroom floor. 10 hours of 20 min intervals of liquid brown water. Started at 11am with the minimal 30 mL, (I did not wait to do overnight because I had nothing but time seeing as I am out from work because of a surgery). First dosage gave me nothing but some angry stomach noises even with drinking plenty of water. Took a second dose, same day of 30 mL (still not exceeding the max of 60 mL) around 10:30 pm, nearly 12 hours later and that’s when the trauma happened. Relief? Yes. in the way I wanted it to be? Absolutely not. I am exhausted with aching butt hole, thankful for baby wipes."

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  • JanetMF
  • June 15, 2016

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "Taking pain killers for shingles I was constantly bloated and in pain with constipation. In fact my stools where impacted. I tried several laxatives to no avail. Then I remembered as a child mum giving us milk of magnesia. So got a bottle from chemist. I did as the instructions said 1 5mils. It worked a treat."

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  • Renee
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 16, 2018

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "I was very constipated and felt HORRIBLE. I hurt so bad that all I could do was lay in bed and moan and groan. I drank MOM and got relief 2 hours later. I never write reviews but I had to give credit where it's due. I feel so much better."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 1, 2019

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "I will never take this again!!! I had been constipated for about 3 days. It was horrible. I was in so much pain. I decided I needed something to help. I've never taken a laxative before but I've read that MOM is supposed to be gentle. I took it at about 10pm. At 11:30pm I was in the bathroom with explosive diarrhea! It's been over 24 hrs and I still have diarrhea and feel disgusting. Thank goodness I don't work on the weekends or I would have to call out! I do not recommend!!!"

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 28, 2020

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "Absolute worst medication ever. I took the recommended dose and have never felt such pain In my abdomen along with the absolutely worst nausea and diarrhea for the whole day and counting. I can’t express how bad of an experience this was"

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  • April 18, 2016

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "Constipated. Took recommended dose, went to bed, slept well, got up, had coffee, breakfast, off to the bathroom. Regular evacuation, like old times, no problems, soft, controlled!! No problems, back to regular, once a day, like times past!! Life saver, love Milk of Magnesia!! Will use again, when needed, if constipation is more than two/three days long."

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  • January 19, 2017

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "Was constipated due to pain meds. PCP recommended Miralax. Made me very crappy and gassy. Then told me to try Amitiza or Movantik -- both are very $$$ even with insurance. Saw a GI and he recommended high fiber diet (basically done by mixing high fiber cereal with another tastier cereal) and then adding 30mL MOM. Nothing happened. Tried 45 and then 60 mL, but nothing. I hadn't gone properly in 7 weeks and felt bloated, so I drank a heap of MOM -- gives you fluid -- and 7-8 hrs later, WOW!! So much came out that I thought that I'd filled the entire bowl. Fortunately, it's a power flusher toilet. Took about 6 flushes but finally got it all down the drain. Felt so good. Now I won't wait as long. If no BM in 2 wks, drink an bottle & GO!"

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  • mama
  • May 31, 2019

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "Constipated for 7 days. I took smooth move tea, prune juice, miralax and then a mineral oil enema with no results to speak of. Took MOM 30 ml with 8+ ounces of water and 6 hrs later still nothing. I'm going to take another 30ml now and pray for results...."

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  • March 7, 2016

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) for Constipation "OMG - This stuff took about 1.5 hours to kick in. The 1st - three movements were ok. BUT, they have not stopped since and have become violent in nature. We are 16 hours into this butt explosive nightmare. I would highly NOT recommend this product to anyone. Nor will I buy it again. HORRIBLE - yes HORRIBLE"

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