Movantik User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• D-MO
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2016

For Constipation, Drug Induced "I have been on 100 mg's of methadone for almost 4 months and my constipation has been miserable! It got to the point were I was so bloated that my pants were not fitting and I had to buy new ones because of all the stool in my stomach. Well I got desperate and asked my doctor for help, and after being prescribed lesser stimulant laxatives and Colace to no avail, I landed Movantik. I took it after I ate dinner (2 hours after, as instructed) and I ended up going to bed only with a slight cramp in my stomach. I am positive it was not due to the med, it felt as if my intestines were waking up and beginning to work again. When I woke, I had the best, most normal BM ever. I am so happy for this med 12/10. I will update if anything changes. 9/3/16"

• SCano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2020

For Opioid-Induced Constipation "I will never take Movantik again. It's one of the worst medicines I've every been prescribed, and that's saying something. Movantik Sent instantly into opioid withdrawal. Can't overcome it until Movantik is out of your system. Absolutely no warning from the prescribing doctor. She didn't even check with my Pain Management doctor of 10 years."

• Mtrip...
• March 14, 2016

For Constipation, Drug Induced "I have to say I was somewhat relieved to see that I wasn't the only one who suffered so greatly with this drug the experience (but sad to see others suffering) I truly thought I was dying and I kept telling myself it'll be over soon it'll be over soon the pain chills and vomiting absolute suffering was unlike anything in recent memory for me.. I'll never take this drug again and I'm afraid to take anything like it it was that severe of a reaction and this was my 4th day taking this drug the first night the cramps were pretty rough but short-lived last night I just truly never thought I was going to survive it.. It lasted about 3 hours.. Which felt like eternity.. Today I'm just so weak feeling.. it's going in the garbage $323 wasted..."

• Elle
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2016

For Constipation, Drug Induced "Used opioids for years went on methadone and movantix and worked within hours after not going for a week at a time almost regularly. Now go everyday and have lost 10 pounds to boot! So happy this drug exists . I had no pain at first a little intestinal cramping moving out of my system, after a few days regular no cramping at all, miracle fix for constipation for people who have to regularly take pain meds!"

• True...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2022

For Opioid-Induced Constipation "**Warning** Especially for Suboxone users. Do NOT swallow a Movantik pill. What you are essentially taking, is a withdrawal pill, from which there is no undoing. I drink 60oz of SmartWater (x2 big bottles) a day, and eat a fiber rich diet ie; dates, almonds, oatmeal, smoothies, fiber one bars and I'm fine. If u travel like I do then you will have rough patches if you fall off your routine. And if any Doctors are reading this, if you are going to prescribe this horrible med, be very clear with your patient that its very likely to plunge the user into full blown withdrawals. If this nightmare pill has any purpose, it's for a 70 year old war vet with a broken back that's been taking opiates for 35yrs and wears an adult diaper. Otherwise, discontinue this horrible medicine."

• Highl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2018

For Constipation, Drug Induced "I have been on opioids for over 8 years. Movantik was suggested after an ER visit due to constipation. On my first night of taking this pill, I went into the ER with severe diarrhea (5 episodes in 2 hours), cramping, and nausea. I took the pill again the next night and still got cramps with diarrhea but both were not as bad as the night before.I kept taking the pill at night before bed and the side effects got better and better with each continuous night. By the second week, I was no longer cramping nor getting diarrhea. When taken at 10pm, I would have a bowel movement at about 6am and it was loose without needing a laxative.It is my suggestion that even if the first few nights brings diarrhea, cramping, nausea, and other discomforts, to stick with it; It will get better. As painful as those first few nights may be, the longterm outcome of it will be worth it more than the struggle of dealing with the consequences of not staying on Movantik."

• Jen
• August 6, 2018

For Constipation, Drug Induced "My doctor gave me this cause I’m on high doses of opioids for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and spinal arachnoiditis. This was horrible. I was given trial packs first 25mg I took, them so much pain in my belly I could not move. I was curled in fetal position contemplating calling ambulance. Horrific pain and deep bone pain in both my legs far worse than my CRPS pain plus nauseous, chills, I thought I was dying. Horrible. Threw them in the trash."

• Dawn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2019

For Opioid-Induced Constipation "Do NOT USE THIS!! I took 1st one at 10am. By 11am, I had went to the bathroom 7x. By 12pm I had such severe cramps & in full blown withdrawal. Was worse than any withdrawal I’ve ever experienced. You get no warning about it. The stomach cramps were THE WORST I EVER EXPERIENCED! Was worse than labor! They came every 1-2 minutes, I had to breath through them, screaming in pain. I wanted to call an ambulance but I couldn’t move through the pain. I wanted to die. I took an extra dose of my methadone WHICH I'VE NEVER EVER DONE & angry that this pill forced me to do it. The withdrawals eased up, but not the cramps. Throwing up. Crying. I’m not a praying person, but I was screaming my prayers to God to stop the pain. After about 6-7 hrs, the cramps have subsided. I feel normal now. I immediately just flushed the rest of that medication and will never try anything ever again. I’ll still with fiber pills & Miralax. DON'T USE!!!!"

• RSD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2016

For Constipation, Drug Induced "I have full body RSD. (CRPS). I started taking opiates for the first time, 10mg of Methadone 2x's a day since Oct of 2015. Linzess high dose never really worked. I tried Movantik and it worked the first day. After that, horrific abdominal pain and cramping. Almost couldn't drive when it hit me when I went to Vote here in Florida. This drug is garbage. Expensive garbage. Try it, but be careful. Don't get your hopes up."

• JaxSax
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2016

For Constipation, Drug Induced "Worst reaction to a drug I ever had. Horrible 24 hrs after taking the first 25mg sample. Severe stomach ache, bloating and cramping. Severe, extreme dizziness...and the drug blocked my morphine and gave me horrible opioid withdrawal effects. I was close to going to the ER but kept telling myself it would be over soon. It didn't happen for 30 hrs. Felt like passing out...I was a mess. I take a lot of meds for chronic lyme, fibro and chronic crps pain. I would never take this again. What has helped me is the otc diet pill ALLI which blocks fat from absorbing in the stomach and linzess. The movantik was a horrible experience for me and will never take again.... opioid withdrawal symptoms are awful."

• Riven
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 24, 2019

For Constipation, Drug Induced "I've tried every laxative (OTC and prescription) for my Suboxone induced constipation, and while it does cause withdrawal and some pain, it actually works without me needing to stay home all day so I can be near a toilet. I will say that it seems to weaken the effects of the Suboxone"

• Dont...
• September 2, 2018

For Constipation, Drug Induced "Danger. Do not use movatik. It is the worse and within 1 hour you will have a bowel motion but you will have such bad pains and withdrawals. It is dad they should take it off the market. Do not use I warn again do NOT use . The worst pains lasted for about 4 hours."

• Jesus...
• August 27, 2016

For Constipation, Drug Induced "This medication literally saved my husband's life. He has been on OxyContin for 16 years. He's tried everything! He truly thought he'd have a heart attack from pushing. Dr gave him samples of Movantik, 30 min later, a BM. No problem. Been the same story for over a month. I saw so many negative reviews, and I'm so sorry this did t work for you... I hope you find the one thing that does!"

• Pearl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2015

For Constipation, Drug Induced "Well it did what this medicine was suppose to do although it did cause a small duodenum perforation that landed me in the hospital. I had severe constipation from methadone which I came off of due this issue. I felt no pain I'd like to add and I would give it the thumbs up. Umm I was prescribed it after my second day off methadone to reverse the problem. It seemed to work. Better, gentler than Relistor. Hopefully you folks find this helpful. Also I did have a little withdrawal such as sneezing and mild bone chills but the end out come I feel was well worth it!! Good luck!"

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2017

For Opioid-Induced Constipation "Been on methadone for a year now, currently at 30mg and tapering down. Tried Movantik and had horrible side effects-intense abdominal pain, stomach spasms which caused uncontrollable vomiting, sweating, withdrawal symptoms that put me in bed for the day. Almost went to ER. THANK YOU to the person who posted on Feb 26th! Magnesium Oxide 500mg and Docusate Sodium stool softener 100mg...I never thought I'd go from clumped marbles, hard as rocks to a smooth, non-painful BM but this has done wonders for me. Took 3-4 of each at night to start and I was blown away. Now taking 1-2 of each and it's still working. I just wish I knew about this months ago. Buy generic, less than $10 at Walmart. Give it a try if Movantik has failed you!"

• Hroth...
• January 2, 2016

For Constipation, Drug Induced "I started using Movantik for the first time on New Year's Day. I read all I could about the drug and decided to take it. After about 15-20 minutes I experienced some very minor abdominal discomfort. After about another 15 minutes I had the feeling I had to make a bowel movement. I was amazed the medication worked so well and quickly. I had my bowel movement. I had to make another smaller bowel movement hours later that same day. So far the first day of using this medication was a success."

• Amber
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2018

For Opioid-Induced Constipation "I will NEVER EVER take this medicine. I took one pill last night after taking 180mg of morphine a day I've never been in so much pain in my life. EXPLOSIVE DIARRHEA AND A LOT OF VOMITING. I literally threw up everything in my body including my morphine - for 18 hours straight I was in excruciating pain and withdrawals because every time I took my meds again I threw them up. I couldn't even keep down xanax to help with anxiety Please be aware it will relieve your constipation but you will be cleaning your bathroom floor, sink and toilet when you finally feel better. I agree with whoever said I wouldn't give this to my worst enemy"

• Nickn...
• April 4, 2021

For Constipation, Chronic "I took this for the 1st time. Two hours after I took it stomach acid was coming out both ends. Cramps so bad I felt like I was having a baby again - except I wasn’t throwing up while I was in labor. It’s like the flu times 10. I had to go to the hospital for dehydration and they gave me something to stop the cramps I was there 5 hours in pain. Never again will I take this"

• JimiM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2017

For Constipation, Drug Induced "I read some of this stuff and just lol. "Worst cramps ever" "Horrible pain" "Wanted to die" "Withdrawals unbearable" I think the problem is many of you, in this modern age, cannot stand a little discomfort because you haven't had to most of your life. ...science has done so much to improve our lives."

• React...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2016

For Constipation, Drug Induced "This med delivered exactly what it was made to do. I found it very effective and extremely easy on my body with no side effects whatsoever. I highly recommend it for anyone who has been on opioids for as long as I have, which is a very long time."

• Kristen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 29, 2015

For Constipation, Drug Induced "I have had a very positive experience with this drug daily over the last 2 months. Side effects nil. If you are concerned about side effects you should talk to your physician, but my two cents would be not to be dissuaded by a few bad experiences reported on this board, as those are extreme outliers if you look at the label. Anyway, best advice is always to talk to your doc. Good luck if you are looking for help on OTC drugs, like I was!"

• TheIc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2017

For Opioid-Induced Constipation "I can't believe Movantik has such terrible reviews. It's because of these reviews that I was scared to try it for 2 months after I got it. Then one day, I decided to try it for myself. This medicine is wonderful!! I would of gave it a 10, but you do get slight cramping and gas. In my opinion the benefits outweigh the cramps and gas."

• No...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2016

For Constipation, Drug Induced "my advice on movantik is understand that movantik is an opioid blocker in the same manner that naloxone (found in suboxone) is an opioid blocker. My husband took 12.5mg and was thrown in withdrawal. Nausea first, chills, fever, shaking so hard the bed was vibrating. I thought movantik worked on the backed up s**t but it stops the opioid from working. Of course you will have diarrhea when your pain meds are cut off. It may not happen to everyone but it happened to my husband. I guess it's back to OIC"

• Swnsasy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2016

For Constipation, Drug Induced "I have been on different opiods for a chronic pain issue for 15yrs but, since I started taking methadone 5 years ago I've had horrible problems with constipation. They kept me on myralax 34mg twice a day and stool softners but even that would only allow me to use the bathroom maybe 3x's a week. I was given relastor as the injection at home and the pain was unbearable for 9 hours and, it did not work. I was so scared to take Movantik but, I'm so glad that I did! Just one pill and everything inside me finally came out! My cramping is very minimal, nothing that really hurts much at all, more "Hey, the pill is working" type of movement and cramps. They have coupons for $20!"

• Bluem...
• July 22, 2020

For Opioid-Induced Constipation "This Movantik is so awful I believe it caused me to have my intestines tear caused me to have emergency surgery and a foot of my intestines removed. I also had to wear a colostomy bag for seven months thankfully I was able to have the reversal but I would never use this again. I use stool softeners and MiraLAX when I did use this drug it caused me to have horrible stomach cramps sweats nausea and vomiting. I hope they allow this to be posted"