Phillips' Milk of Magnesia for Constipation User Reviews (Page 4)

• Barb
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2017

"I have dealt with constipation for years. I have no other health issues and am at a normal weight. Even when eating very healthy, lots of veggies, fruit and fiber, no processed food and drinking lots of water, there are problems. I hate laxatives and stool softeners. I heard being low in magnesium can cause chronic constipation, so I thought I’d try milk of magnesia. It has changed my life. It does not give me diarrhea, it allows me to eliminate normally like I did when I was younger. I take 30 ml every night and have two normal bowel movements the next morning between wake up and about noon. I can go to the bathroom completely too, without feeling like there’s always more there that won’t come out. I highly recommend it for a gentle solution"

• Horri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2017

"Took at 9 am hoping to move bowels the same day, after days of horrible constipation and bloating. MoM claims it works within 6 hours, but nothing happened. I took another dose at bedtime, still without any movement. The following morning I have awful diarrhea. It's so bad it gave me an anal fissure and I've been taking Imodium and putting on lidocaine to ease the pain. Ridiculous to go from one extreme to the other. Yes I should not have taken a second dose, but thought it would be fine since it did not work at all after 14 hours, and supposedly you can take this daily. I thought this would just quicken transit time, but no, it stayed it my gut, mushed everything to liquid, and gave me the worst diarrhea ever. Never taking again!"

• Anonymous
• June 19, 2016

"I'm very pleased with the outcome of this medication although it did not work as fast as I had anticipated. I had constipation for 2 days and the prescribed medication for constipation use because of opioids did not work, so I reached for the MoM. I took 4 tablespoons last night and nothing happened. Finally took another 4 tablespoons this afternoon and it worked in an hour. No cramping. Very gentle. Thank you MoM"

• Pano
• November 9, 2019

"Speaking on behalf of my personal experience, not generalizing it—I know everyone’s different. Milk of magnesia definitely did the job in terms of allowing me to finally produce a bowel movement, but the process wasn’t the smoothest, and that’s not me saying it should’ve been, but it was worse than I expected. First of all, why would they recommend taking this before bed? I did so and constantly had to get up minute after minute, hour after hour, up and awake the entire night trying to relieve myself - it was a huge inconvenience. Secondly, I did have cramps and they were almost intolerable, it felt worse than my actual period cramps. Like I said before, this product DOES do the trick, but the process of it for me was too much, almost unbearable. I will not be using this again, I can’t imagine what would’ve been the outcome if I took it earlier in the day when I had to work."

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

"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."

• Mucinex...
• May 21, 2019

"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"

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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!"

• Prophet
• May 1, 2018

"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! "

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

"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."

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

"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!"

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

"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!"

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

"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!!!!"

• Magni...
• February 12, 2016

"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."

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

"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."

• JanetMF
• June 15, 2016

"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."

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

"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."

• Never...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2019

"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!!!"

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

"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"

• Uncle...
• April 18, 2016

"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."

• Poope...
• January 19, 2017

"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!"

• mama
• May 31, 2019

"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...."

• Pain...
• March 7, 2016

"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"

• Thisguy
• August 12, 2015

"I had my wisdom teeth out and a few days later my pain medicine made me constipated. I felt that I had to go and I tried but it hurt sooooooo bad!! So I had my mom go out and get me this and I took some before I went to bed and in the morning it kinda worked. (I didn't drink enough). Then I took some more in the morning and it worked like a charm."