Magnesium citrate and Constipation: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Liz...
• February 8, 2017

For Constipation "I had surgery 6 days ago and was given Percocet. Then I took Motrin and Tylenol for the pain, which caused constipation. I had no bowel movements for 5 days. I tried prune juice, lots of water, walking, and Zantac 150 mg, and on the 6th day my doctor recommended the magnesium citrate. I tried the cherry flavor, did half at 1 pm, and very little happened. Then at 7 pm, I drank the remaining bottle, which to me wasn't that bad, just sour. At 2 am, I was in the bathroom passing diarrhea in parts. My stomach has not stopped rumbling the entire time (it's extremely noisy). This is really uncomfortable, and I took the day off for this. I recommend this product if you have constipation. I am thankful that it is finally coming down."

• Jos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2018

For Constipation "It's good and makes you feel better. Don't leave your house and don't take it if you're not in your own home. Drink a lot of water when you take it, and exercise or walk a lot, it will hit you faster and better. I've been eating healthy, and I go to the gym every day yet still get constipated, I don't know why?"

• Fin...
• May 1, 2017

For Constipation "I'm 5 days post-surgery, and pain from gas and constipation was unbearable. After trying several other remedies without results, I finally purchased and drank a 300ml bottle of lemon-flavored MC. Just 4 hours later, I finally have relief! The pressure in my abdomen has subsided, and I no longer feel like my stitches are going to rip open."

• BAM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2021

For Constipation "This stuff works! My doctor gave me this to drink since I have had constipation for a while. I drank the entire bottle because I was told to with about 2 bottles of water after drinking the MC. Let me tell you right now, the lemon flavor is gross. The MC started to go into effect about an hour after I drank it around 2 PM, and it is currently 9:15 PM, and I am still running to the toilet. I am thankful for the cleaning that is occurring, but I am praying it stops soon because my butt is on fire, lmao. Be prepared for the constant trips to the toilet and make sure you have baby wipes available!"

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2019

For Constipation "Been having a lot of gut problems over the last couple of years to where I have slowly changed my diet. Constipation recently became part of the problem. Wasn't totally blocked, but my abdomen was staying swollen, and I had lower back pain. Daughter suggested the Magnesium Citrate... well, no doubt within 30 to 45 mins it worked. Waiting to see if that relieves some of the other problems."

• All...
• February 8, 2017

For Constipation "I got a good laugh reading a lot of these comments. So I drank the full 10 oz bottle at 4:30 pm. It was hard to finish and probably took an hour and a half to finish the terrible thing (lemon flavor). Then, as prescribed, I took Miralax right after. Hours go by and nothing is happening. At one point before I go to sleep, a little does come out with what I assume is called 'the plug,' so I'm like, okay, yes, here we go. Finally, some relief to this stomach pain I've been having for almost two weeks (which was chalked up to stress; causing my constipation). Nope. Eventually, I couldn't stay awake, but I woke up about every hour throughout the night to go and push just the tiniest amount. Now I'm off to work and still not empty :("

• She...
• August 15, 2017

For Constipation "I drank a 10 oz bottle of lemon-flavored at 6 pm last night, and through the night my tummy giggled and rumbled. This morning at 6 am I went to the bathroom and at 7 am, but that's it. I'm disappointed in this stuff because I still feel bloated and constipated. Any suggestions on how to help it work?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2021

For Constipation "I swear to God I barely drank any. I’ve been constipated for days, and I got this and mixed it with some water. I had maybe two sips 'cause I couldn’t force myself to drink it because it tasted so bad. But I’ve been on the toilet, and everything is coming out. I don’t know what it did to me, but the smallest amount has me glued to the toilet. I highly recommend it if you are severely constipated."

• Sll...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2021

For Constipation "Guys, when I tell you this stuff works, do not doubt it. I took it two days ago, and I went directly to sleep after taking it. The only thing that happened the next day was me having the bubble guts, but still very constipated. I highly doubted it would work, it was 24 hours later, and I did everything I was supposed to. I wasn’t risking taking another dose either, it was hard to swallow. Exactly at 30 hours later? I was on the toilet for an hour. I was not prepared to be on the toilet all day as I had to work, but babbbyyy, when I tell you I had to call out, there was no way I was making it to work safely. Moral of the story is, don’t doubt it. The day you feel like you have to poop is the day you will be pooping all day, especially if you have the bubble guts."

• Sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2021

For Constipation "Oh my... I should have read the comments earlier... I was concerned if I had a bladder infection because of the pain in my lower abdomen. Nope. The X-ray showed a ton of poo and gas collecting. I was constipated for 4 days. I drank the whole 10 oz of magnesium citrate and then some water. 10 mins later, I am flying into the bathroom! Whenever I got up from the toilet, I had to sit back down! I hope my downstairs neighbors forgive me. Good luck to whoever drinks this product! Make sure you have the day off!"

• Im ...
• July 28, 2021

For Constipation "After 3 days of feeling nauseous and constipated while at Disney World, I took 3 laxatives to clean me out around 9:30 pm. They did not work, so I drank about 4 oz. of this stuff around 9:00 am and have been going every 30 minutes until 30 min. before Animal Kingdom closes (8:00 pm). I’m writing this in the bathroom in Pandora while my family rides Flight of Passage… needless to say, don’t do this while you are at Disney World."

• Foz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2021

For Constipation "Holy moly… nobody should ever have to go through that. I started off fine, just constipation throughout the day, but then I apparently had a blockage, so I had to drink MC. Now I should’ve come to these comments before downing the entire bottle. If you ever take this, DON'T TAKE THE ENTIRE THING, unless you like pooping your brains out every second, while farts and poop come out at mach speed. I suggest an alternative. I took it at 8 pm last night, it’s now 9 am and I’m still on the toilet. Prepare to rush back and forth to the bathroom. Don’t drink the whole thing if you don’t have to, I’m very serious, that was the worst thing I ever had to deal with, and I’ve already dealt with a lot. If you are like me and had a blockage."

• Hol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2021

For Constipation "I read all the comments, and thank the lords I did because I only drank half of a 300ml bottle (lemon-lime), sour is an understatement! It doesn't taste awful, but be prepared! Let me tell you, I drank the medication at around 2:30 and was on the toilet by 3 and have been here for almost 2 hours now. For the love of God, do not drink the entire bottle unless absolutely necessary. Start with half. I think that might even have been too much! I was in the hospital, had to have a fleet enema to help with impacted stool. I tend to be constipated regularly, but this experience has been awful. This medication works, but other commentary is correct about soft toilet paper, butt cream, and make sure you're not far from the bathroom, let me tell you! And DO NOT fart! In all my years, I've never crapped my pants, but I most definitely would have if I didn't read these comments first. Thanks for the heads up, and I hope I can help others. This medication does exactly what it's supposed to."