Milk of Magnesia for Constipation User Reviews (Page 2)

• Dguerr
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 10, 2022

"I’ve been taking M.O.M for nearly a century since my mother, a RN started giving it to me. Although I don't like the regular taste, I’ve found a cherry tasting variety, which is better. Lately I’ve had more constipation problems than normal and this med usually helps. However taking it on two recent occasions, I knew that it would take a maximum dose to help me. Since I lost the measuring cup, I just drank it out of the bottle. I’m guessing, but that’s why, my constipation turned into diarrhea. That can be difficult to stop and takes away some of good that M.O.M. does for the GI system. With the next bottle I buy, I’ll save the cap/measuring cup and follow directions. Also, I see that some reviewers take this once a week, for example, to avoid constipation in the first place. I might try that with a minimum dose and/with a doctor’s approval."

• Z108556
• February 1, 2015

"I have motility issues (i.e., idiopathic constipation) and Milk of Magnesia works, but causes severe bloating, for me. For anyone with this issue, Dulcolax is enterically-coated, so no bloating. But, the urge to 'go' comes on very, very suddenly."

• Pmars
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2020

"Been having really bad pain in my lower right belly and backed up for 3 days and throwing up couldn’t keep food down. I was really bloated and constipated and in a lot of pain. Tried the Milk of Magnesia and it worked in an hour but then have been up with really bad diarrhea non stop and cramps i took The lowest dose."

• Nana
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 22, 2020

"Took MOM (milk of magnesia ) yesterday afternoon around 3:40pm to be exact. It did not start working until almost 7 hours later and it’s still working after 12 hours later. Started out as very watery stools, then it hit like crazy. I hope I never have use this again. Definitely works thats for sure. Just don’t go far from the bathroom and drink water to keep from being dehydrated"

• SilverB
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2021

"I used the Philip's gentle over night relief version of this (30ml seperate doses), It works but it took about 15 hrs to produce results rather than the 30 mins to 6 hours they say on the label. One major thing I'm not a fan of is how wet it'll start getting down below within the first hour of taking it. Also make sure you keep a drink and maybe food with you as this can dehydrate you pretty good in the process."

• Loano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2020

"I suffer from constipation due to taking opiates (Subutex to be exact) and lately I’ve been having a HARD time poopin’. I took this while pregnant and after I gave birth. Worked as intended. I took the whole cap full a couple days ago and I’m still feeling the effects two days later but its tapering off. I tried a stimulant laxi, magnesium, etc. This was pretty much same-day effective for me. Within hours to be exact. I would definitely recommend being home for the whole day or close to a toilet...."

• Anony...
• November 19, 2020

"I am not the type to write a review, I never have. But, I just needed to say how well this worked for me. I have been constipated for 4 days now, I took 4 tablespoons of MOM and drank water. Approximately an hour later I chugged more water and it hit me and cleared me out. This works wonders."

• Backed...
• April 22, 2021

"Well after reading these reviews I was so, so, so excited to feel some relief! But it didn't give me any :( I took the max dose as I haven't had a bowel movement in over 7 days. I literally peed out of my butt for 24 hours but am still totally backed up and constipated. All it did was dehydrate me and make me better acquainted with the toilet."

• Lou...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 30, 2023

"Hadn't had a normal stool in about three weeks! Had one today. Doctor prescribed a new time-release ER Beta Blocker for occasional heart palpitations, and that taken with Milk of Magnesia sped up the process to only one hour! Too fast for most people, I believe! Regular Beta Blockers cause constipation and diarrhea as side effects, but the new ER Beta Blocker 60 mg might speed up the process too fast for some people! Otherwise, I feel Milk of Magnesia should not be taken with ER meds entirely!"

• No...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2023

"Due to my recent prescription of Pepcid, I was constipated. For 3-4 days, even after eating fiber, drinking water and coffee, massaging my stomach, and taking stimulant-free laxatives, I had no relief. I had tried stimulant laxatives before, and they gave me excruciating pains in my abdomen. I took 30 ml of 'meh' tasting cherry MOM at about 8 pm, drank at least 20 oz of liquid, and went to bed by 10 pm. Everything seemed fine, and I was anxious for MOM to start its magic that I had heard about. But then came the night farts. Nothing could stop them, just a slow steady stream of gas. They had a brutally unpleasant smell. When my partner came to bed, I had already filled the blankets with the smell after just 30 minutes. He told me the smell was so bad that I should see a doctor. He said that one whiff was enough to kill a bloodhound. It was the most intense gas attack the world has ever seen. However, by noon the next day, the stool came out easily without any mess but was very soft and had a consistency like baby poop. Overall, I would recommend it, but maybe sleep on the couch."

• brandy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 11, 2023

"There's really only two meds I can take for constipation, and milk of magnesia is one, and it works quicker. So, I really like this medication. It's also gentle. I do have a sensitive stomach, so sometimes I get mild nausea, fullness, and tiredness because that's how the magnesium affects me in milk of magnesia, but thankfully, those side effects usually only last a few hours. I wish I didn't have to take it, but it does work. There have been times where it's taken a few days to work, but it often provides bowel movements in 4-8 hours. You could also take it with other products (not magnesium-based) for quicker relief. There have been times I didn't know I was constipated and was close to having a blockage as I've had symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath, bloating, pain, and no appetite. It's horrible. I wish everyone well!"

• Poopf...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 8, 2023

"I’ve been taking MOM for years. I try to keep to twice a week or less. I have pelvic floor dysfunction. I take citrucel and eat high fiber foods. Sometimes the constipation catches up with me. I have to take MOM for relief. I take full dose but sometimes I have to add 30 ml hours later to work but it does the job. I drink a couple cups of water with it. I do experience nausea and sometimes cramps but it’s better than being plugged up. I recommend it."

• George
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2021

"I’ve been having more than usual constipation lately. There’s a good chance that it’s from my poor diet. At least I now have a bottle of MoM ready. Mostly because, decades ago, my mother, an RN, gave it to me and my three siblings. I hated the taste then and the “original” sold now is still bad tasting. But I took it anyway and, unfortunately, a little extra, thinking that was needed. If you read of others experience with taking extra you know what happens. With me it worked overnight and then kept on working. Diarrhea is NOT what I wanted. Next time I’ll be more careful, maybe starting at a low dose. Be sure to read the directions and use the supplied measuring cup. You’ll probably be very happy with MoM."

• Rami2U
• November 29, 2009

"Very good. I solved my problem. I take it once every 3 days without any issues."

• Ljano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2018

"Milk of magnesia is Awesome!"

• Dr W
• February 7, 2017

"Is milk of magnesia lactose-free?"

• Papa
• July 16, 2021

"Can you hydrate yourself periodically after the initial 5 ounces of water you take with the MOM? Or does it lesson the effectiveness of the MOM?"