MiraLAX for Constipation User Reviews (Page 4)

• Nicky
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2016

"I have had dry stools for years and have tried everything under the sun-natural and over the counter products- with no success. This has been an absolute life saver. No side effects and worked within 2 days."

• Dj103lo
• August 18, 2017

"It felt like I had a rock in my back that need to come out of my bottom part.. long story short when you are full of poop it hurts lol and you need to get that poop out!!! This is my first day taking Miralax and it started working on me in a couple of hours. I'm released and relieved.."

• Rectal...
• January 1, 2011

"My constipation caused a rectal fissure. The tear would re-open every time I had a bowel movement. I'd been on various stool softeners and laxatives trying to heal the fissure, but nothing worked until I started on Miralax. Now the fissure is healed and I am pain free. So very thankful. Just wondering why I had to go to a colon specialist before I found out about this product. Why didn't the other doctor I went to suggest this product?"

• Works...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2015

"I'm a 24yr old that recently had back surgery. They had me on tons of medications, of course, one being a stool softener because a lot of medicine intake tends to make one constipated. Well, the stool softer that I had to take twice daily didn't work one bit. I got so bloated and had some serious stomach pains, that I finally decided to try a laxative (never having tried one before, I was alittle intimidated). Now, before injuring myself and having the surgery, my BMs were extremely regular: once a day. After that, I was rarely going. When I tried Miralax it worked within the hour of drinking it in some ginger ale! I felt SO MUCH BETTER! It makes your stomach gurgle and gives slight cramps, but worth it in the long run!"

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2012

"I had been struggling with constipation since I was 19 from taking Tylenol 3's for pain and had tried every laxative imaginable. I even tried colon hydrotherapy and that did nothing for me. I am now 24 and have been taking Miralax for the past month and I have never felt better. It feels great to be regular again. Prior to Miralax I was going once a week."

• Mrskn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2017

"After several weeks of constipation (not that I was ever regular), my doctor had me try this. Ironically I'd just picked up a package of it. I took it around 5pm and had a bowel movement at 9am the following morning. I want several times after that. There was lots of tummy grumbling but no cramps to speak of. I did feel "off" the rest of the day but I believe that was due to a fever with the cold I was coming down with. Would definitely use this again."

• jake
• June 15, 2018

"Not long after a colonoscopy my movements seemed off. I thought it was no biggie -- until things basically shut down. I never knew that constipation could be so tough and depressing and scary. It was like my body was rebelling and not obeying orders. Got a box of MiraLax packets and took my first daily dose around 6PM, hoping that it would work and not take three days. Within a few hours it seemed like something was happening. There was some gurgling and expelled gas. Normally that might be bad, but under the circumstances it was a hopeful sign. Around 1AM I finally went and it was painful and not fun--but what a relief! Have had two more movements since then (its the next day) and each one has been easier than the last. So just one dose and seemingly back to normal! I can't imagine what a chronic case of this must be like.... I almost feel guilty that my cure went so well. Anyway there's no bad taste to it and I'm glad it worked. Worth a try, I think."

• Nana
• October 14, 2019

"I have always had constipation all my adult life. I had a C section at the age of 20 and at 25 I had a partial hysterectomy which was the start of the constipation. I used laxatives and enemas for years until laxatives made me so sick I just used enemas daily. Between ages 25 to 32 I had 4 female surgeries including the partial hysterectomy. During all this I was also diagnosed with spastic colon and anxiety issues. I have done the milk of magnesia, magnesium citrate liquid, and enemas all these years. Now I take 2 capfuls daily of the Miralax powder from behind the counter and most days have 2 or 3 bowel movements. Occasionally I do use milk of magnesia when I feel I am not emptying good but Miralax is less harsh."

• StephXD
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2015

"I had miralax after a surgery last week. I took it once daily, it didn't produce a bowel movement for 6 days but when it did the stool was soft and came out without straining which is good because I had open heart surgery. I will continue to take it until I am off of the pain medication which last time I was on it caused a horrendously painful softball size poop."

• Crys
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2019

"I’ve been constipated for the last 5 years after 2 major surgeries on my brain/spine due to brain cancer which left me paralyzed. My dr finally prescribed miralax after other laxatives were not working. I’m really hoping this works as at the moment I only have a bowel movement once every 1-2 weeks. As of today it’s actually been 3 weeks and 2 days since I’ve had a BM. Just took this medication an hour ago and I already have diarrhea. I hope this doesn’t last long. I just want a normal BM for once "

• Nick
• October 22, 2019

"I have chronic constipation, so the doctor told me to take it daily with the drink of choice. Before you read: don't get me wrong. It does a wonderful job. Effortless, painless, easy, quick bowel movements and relief within 24 hours. It's very effective. But taking it is a pain! Every time I take it, it tastes so bad (the flavorless one) no matter what drink I put it in that I have to drink it holding my breath with a straw over the sink in case I vomit and rinse my mouth out with soap afterwards. It's actually conditioned me to stop drinking some beverages because the taste reminds me of when I mixed it with miralax. I gag so badly after taking it. The nausea and burping from it usually lasts for 2 hours after I take it and I have trouble keeping it down and not vomiting from the taste. I just can't understand how so many people like taking this stuff. Disgusting! I hate it so much. I detest it from the bottom of my soul."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2012

"I am on my fourth day and still no bowel motion. Each time I took at night an hour before bedtime with water and it's amazing because there really isn't a taste at all. You would never know anything was added to the water. Just make sure you stir it so the water is pretty clear to keep it tasteless. I do have to say over the last 4 days I haven't had any bloating or gas."

• chitc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2017

"After taking a new medication for 10 days with no problem, once I titrated my dose to twice what I'd been taking, I ceased to poop. No poop other than a few "rabbit turds" here and there, for 6 days. On the 4th day of no poop, I took a dose of Miralax. On the 5th day, I took a dose in the AM and one in the PM, at bedtime. Same thing on the 6th day. Finally, I'd had enough waiting. I did the Dulculax/Miralax Colon Cleanse for Colonoscopy that is listed on many medical facility websites. I chose one with 4 tablets of Dulculax, followed a few hrs later by 8.3oz (approximately 14 doses) of Miralax dissolved into 64oz of Gatorade. It took 6 hrs after taking the Dulculax/nearly 2.5 hrs in of drinking the drink, for it to finally kick in. Whew!"

• Vivian...
• June 26, 2015

"I hadn't had a BM in over a week and took this and I was able to go within a few hours. Not sure if it really worked or if it was just from drinking more water but I think Miralax helped a little! Will use again if needed!"

• Icvy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2022

"It may have helped the slightest bit but it was not worth the side effects. First it was feeling really warm, increased heart rate, shaking, and breathing issues and then it became a stomach ache and a really bad bout of dizziness. I also didn't even use a full dose for adults and only took two drinks of my water, and I was down for the rest of the day. A healthy 21 year old female and I have no known preexisting conditions that would have interfered."

• greycie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2016

"I am constipated due to 6 auto-immune diseases and all the medications I have to take. It was first time I ever needed this type of medication. I have a high tolerance level but something told me to try a half dose. I can say it 100% worked and worked too well, quick too. I would make sure I have a night with the only plan is to take care of myself."

• Anonymous
• January 8, 2010

"If you have trouble with chronic constipation. Your using Konsyl and things are better bulk wise but still way to hard than Miralax is wonderful. Keep adjusting the amount and you will be a much happier camper."

• 95222...
• July 7, 2017

"It works just fine for constipation I took it 3 times before in the past but the 4th time I took it which was a couple years ago my blood pressure dropped really low 81/48 felt tired all day not wanting to do anything would not recommend if you are on blood pressure medication too check with your doctor"

• Anonymous
• July 16, 2019

"I have an issue of constipation due to radiation treatment 25 years ago. I used to have ‘sticky poop’ which was difficult to expel, and after a few days I would have horrible stomach pain, and explosive diarrhea. I took a stool softener for about 4 years, which helped until recently. I started Miralax 4 days ago. I have lots of gas, but no pain. I have 2-4 small stools a day. I will continue taking it for awhile and see if things improve."

• ButtH...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2016

"I had to go to the ER due to horrible stomach pains and was told I was 'plugged up' and needed laxatives. The ER doctor prescribed me Miralax and so far it's done nothing. Literally. It's been the three days they speak of on the back of the bottle, and I still can't go properly. I've been guzzling water like crazy, and not only does that make me nauseous (plain water is so freaking gross) and apple juice. I was told by the ER doc to take it once a day, then I called an gastroenterologist and she told me to take it at least 4 times a day. We'll see, but so far this product has done nothing for me."

• Gurusum
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2018

"I've been addicted to opiates for a long time. I recently started methadone and it has caused constipation I've never experienced. The constipation has caused hemorroids and has made it very painful to go poop every time. Not to mention I am gay and the hemerroids have ruined my husband and I's sex lives... But after my doctor recommended miralax I am so amazed and surprised at how regular I am... After only 7 doses I am back to normal and my hemorrhoids are almost gone. No more bleeding when I poop and no more pain. I'm so thankful.. Its kind of expensive but so worth it. I'm very thankful."

• Throw...
• June 12, 2016

"I just need some stability in my life. If I can't get that from a laxitive, where can I? I tried this several weeks ago for 5 days with no results, so I ended up taking Dulcolax pink tabs and almost got myself hospitalized from those little pink tablets of hellfire. My doctor advised I try Miralax everyday to keep things moving, so I tried again. 3 days/doses later, I began cramping after dose 3 and moved my bowels 8 times in 6 hours with much vomiting. Very different experiences from one person."

• Bear
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2017

"I have had to use this product a lot more than I'd like to admit. Over the last year I have gone through about 6 boxes of 12 if not more.... works in about 2 minutes for me so it works almost instantly which is why I love them so much however they only clean out the lower section of your bowel and not all your bowels. Which is good and bad. For severe constipation I'd recommend also taking an oral medication as well "

• STELIOS
• September 14, 2016

"After lower back surgery I was prescribed Oxycodone for pain and Diazepam ( Valium) for muscle spasms. The only problem is constipation,something that I had never experienced before. The instructions say that it may take up to 72 hours and this is how long it took to work for me. I was sceptical if it was going to work at all but it did. NO pain or any problems. I went easy the only thing the smell is hard to describe. Haha!!!. I took it twice a day on the advise of the nurse after the single dose didn't bring me any results the first day. Always ask your doctor for stuff like that even though it is an OTC remedy . Hope you feel better."

• Unhappy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2019

"Took this after surgery to prevent complications with stitches in the abdominal cavity. After 3 days of using correctly I can’t sleep and have waterfalls of diarrhea that won’t go away after 2 days off. Sure it evacuated the system well and crushes destroys everything in its path"