Phillips' Milk of Magnesia User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2018

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-sized 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 that did the trick or the combination of all three drugs, but in my opinion, it was MOM that did the complete job. One down point 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 approach, but definitely use MOM and DON'T strain too hard!"

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

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 it clean me out well, there were no pains whatsoever. 999999999999999/10. It may take a little over a day to start, but it is MIGHTY worth it."

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

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 130 lbs... 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 8:15 PM 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."

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

For Constipation "I was 7 days constipated and had tried everything. I finally took 2 tbsp of Milk of Magnesia on day 7 at about 8:30 p.m. By 10:00, I had a bowel movement, followed by another one the next night, and one the night after that. Careful with dosage. 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!"

• cou...
• August 11, 2008

"We learned that milk of magnesia applied directly to bed sores works wonderfully. My dad had a bed sore, and a nursing assistant told us to try it. My dad said it felt wonderful, and the bed sore healed so quickly."

• Krn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2018

For Constipation "I have had the worst constipation experience ever. It literally affected me for almost a month. I was gassy, bloated, heaviness in the bottom of my stomach, and an 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 chased it 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-sized “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!!!!"

• roc...
• July 21, 2015

For Constipation "I've been having bad stomach aches for the past 6 days, finally realized it was constipation. My boyfriend went to the 24-hour CVS and got me some MOM around 3:30 AM, took 4 tbs at 4:10, had a bottle of water, felt the urge to go 30 minutes later."

• Pan...
• November 9, 2019

For Constipation "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."

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2020

For Constipation "Ok, never again! I took this within the dosing recommendations. I went to sleep, and six hours later, at 3 a.m., I was awakened and was in the bathroom for an hour and a half. I felt horrible. The next morning, two more “episodes.” I feel weak and tired. The explosive nature is making me fear I will end up with a bladder infection on top of everything else. Never will I use this again. Worse than colonoscopy prep! I would recommend to anyone trying this to go half the dose recommended. Use the age 6-11 dose, or better yet, don’t use it unless you want a whole day ruined. I will say that it worked, though."

• Pro...
• May 1, 2018

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 60 mL, and then waited for the miracle (it’s 9:55 AM!) 15 mins, nothing! 30 mins! Nothing! 1 hour, 2, 3, 4! Damn! It felt like I was being punished for something! 5 hours! No! 6! No... I felt some bowel movement! It was bubbling! I knew something was going on! Long story short, finally, after about 10 hours, at ~8 PM, I was rushed to the bathroom! My doctor told me not to strain! It was almost there, but it wasn’t going to work without strain! I strained a little bit! Then, the miracle happened. OMGoodness, the relief! It was one of the best moments of my entire life! SUCH a RELIEF! Thanks to all the scientists who made this marvelous product!"

• Mil...
• October 9, 2016

For Constipation "I experience chronic constipation due to the medications I am on. If I don't take something, I cannot go! I use Milk of Magnesia for workdays when I want to be in control of my bowels, as it is less 'demanding' than stimulant laxatives. IMPORTANT! For best effects, take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, the more the better. Depending on the condition of your bowels, it will kick in between 4 hours to 12 hours. I take the maximum recommended dosage, and it will move my bowels enough to make me comfortable for a day or so. I use a stimulant laxative on weekends to flush my bowels out and prepare me for another week. This works for me well, personally."

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

For Constipation "So I took this Milk of Magnesia around 10:00 PM, and it’s now 3:50 AM, and whew! 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 its course! Now! But overall, I went to sleep and forgot I even took the medicine, but it definitely works!"

• Muc...
• May 21, 2019

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."

• Mag...
• February 12, 2016

For Constipation "On pain meds after an auto accident, I became constipated, no bowel movement for 3 days. Took 2 tbsp at 10 PM. First bowel movement at 1:30 AM, another at 3 AM. No cramping. Did get slightly nauseous, but well worth it to lose the pain, bloating, and frustration of not being able to go."

• Unc...
• April 18, 2016

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 or three days long."

• Ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2018

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."

• Jan...
• June 15, 2016

For Constipation "Taking painkillers for shingles, I was constantly bloated and in pain with constipation. In fact, my stools were impacted. I tried several laxatives to no avail. Then I remembered as a child, Mom giving us Milk of Magnesia. So I got a bottle from the chemist. I did as the instructions said: 15 mL. It worked a treat."

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2018

For Constipation "Having hyperemesis along with the constipation just meant that I was in a vicious circle. My body just did not allow me to consume the amount of water it needed, hence, the problem just got worse. Then I remembered my pharmacist recommended MOM (Milk of Magnesia), so I jumped online and came across this particular site to see the reviews. Having read the reviews, I thought, why not, let’s try it, can’t make me feel worse than I do already. So last night I took 35 mls of it at 9:30 with the recommended 8 ounces of water, and I went to bed. Firstly, let me tell you, I had the best sleep in three months, I felt at ease, and then at 5:30 am I felt like I needed to go to the toilet. Although I did have to strain to get things going, I cannot express how happy I was once things got moving!!! This stuff is just AWESOME!!!!"

• Thi...
• August 12, 2015

For Constipation "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."

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

For Constipation "I was constipated horribly for about 2 days. Took two times the recommended dose. 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."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2016

For Constipation "This is a great product because I was constipated for 3 days. I took it at 10 a.m., and it took effect at 5 p.m. the same day. I added cups of water and a little prune juice, and everything was good. I was constipated due to GERD antacids. I was glad there were no cramps. MOM is a lifesaver for us with gut issues and digestion."

• Had...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2016

For Constipation "I changed my diet about 6 months ago and just recently (the last month or so) have been experiencing constipation. Before this, it had been very few and far between. Roughly every 3-4 days is when I would have a BM, not comfortable at all. I finally caved after having horrible bloating and pain at work today. I went to the drug store and picked up a bottle of MOM. I took 2 tbsp about 7 PM. I didn't have any discomfort or gas, but I couldn't sleep very well either. Finally, about 1 AM, the blockage is gone, and I'm so much more comfortable. I didn't experience any cramping, and the beginning was still somewhat difficult to pass, it was soft but very bulky still. I don't feel any further urges to go to the toilet, but it's only been 20 minutes."

• Poo...
• January 19, 2017

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 a high fiber diet (basically done by mixing high fiber cereal with another tastier cereal) and then adding 30 mL 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 a bottle & GO!"

• Sil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 30, 2020

For Constipation "I have CIC (Chronic Idiopathic Constipation) from opiates I take for chronic pain (left shoulder replacement, 2 rods in my lower back, and right hip replacement). MOM works great, but the sometimes cramping and diarrhea makes me uncomfortable. Was on both Linzess & Relistor (injection) for a while, but the MOM is a good alternative. I only gave it an 8 due to the cramping & diarrhea."

• Dre...
• November 2, 2015

For Indigestion "I had heartburn at my father's house and asked for a Tums. He said, 'This will help.' and gave me a mostly full bottle of Phillips. Not knowing it was a laxative, I took a nice pull from the bottle. It helped a small bit for the time being. On the way home, my heartburn came back, so one more nice slug. And just to be sure, a third. By the time I was in the driveway, I had a nice rumble in my tummy but no heartburn. I talked to my girlfriend for a while till nature called. I thought I got some bad food from the cafeteria at work. For a good two hours, I have released myself, and I am still going. I hoped online to check out Milk of Magnesia, and now I'm here. Hope I will get to sleep tonight without ruining the sheets. It works, and I'm all clean!"