MiraLAX User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Pic...
• July 21, 2016

For Constipation "I take MiraLAX every day and have for about six months, per my doctor. I have an abdominal hernia, inoperable. My complaint is your new POUR SPOUT. I HATE IT WITH A PASSION. My last purchase did not have that feature, and it was a real pleasure. Why in the world did you think that would be a good addition to the bottle? I wish you would stop that and go back to just the regular bottle. MiraLAX is my godsend. I have a lot of problems with my bowels, and this helps me greatly. I have recommended MiraLAX to my friends. Surprisingly, some already use it. That is my say for today. Sally Wiese"

• Kam...
• February 26, 2012

For Constipation "I am 14 years old and was taking an anti-inflammatory medicine as well as a prescription painkiller for my kidney stone that I have. Those medicines made me constipated, and while I was at Children's ER, my nurse practitioner prescribed me MiraLAX. I was skeptical and afraid that it would counteract with my other medications. She assured me that it would be okay. Did you know you don't have to take it just once a day? I took 2 doses at once with 16 ounces of water, and a couple of hours later, I finally had a bowel movement. Overall, this medication is really phenomenal. The only bad thing about it is that it causes gas and nausea. Other than that, I'd say this is the best constipation reliever for all ages out there!"

• RJ8...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 6, 2013

For Constipation "I've been taking MiraLAX, as my mom tells me, ever since I switched to formula. I'm not a good eater, so I'm always constipated. However, MiraLAX works pretty much all the time. It would get a 10, except that it failed today. I took my usual dosage, and I was still constipated. I guess it's because I've been taking it my entire life."

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2022

For Bowel Preparation "I came on here to read reviews because I wanted to know what other people's experience was with this colonoscopy prep. I got so scared by reading some of these reviews that I built up a crazy amount of anxiety about my entire procedure. Obviously, everyone will have their own experience. A colonoscopy prep is designed to make you poop a lot. I had ZERO bad side effects. In fact, this prep was a pretty gentle one. Yes, I did have a sore butt, but that comes with any colonoscopy prep. Don't let the negative reviews scare you. I took 4 Dulcolax and then drank the MiraLAX mixed in Gatorade. I did 8 oz every 15 min until I finished the entire mixture the evening before. In the morning, I only had to drink 32 oz. I mixed that in water. It did have a very slight taste in water, but it wasn't bad. I did prefer it in Gatorade, but it was a lot of Gatorade to drink the night before. Anyway, all went very well. No bad side effects. I was a little cold, but seriously nothing unbearable AT ALL! Good prep."

• Ano...
• February 25, 2020

For Constipation "Last year I had constipation really bad. I was going to the doctor many times. Then my doctor recommended MiraLAX. I took it for a while, and after I got normal again, my doctor said I could stop. I was going regularly, now I haven't been in 6 days and have been using MiraLAX for 3 (today's the 3rd). It hasn't worked yet, but I'm hopeful it will!"

• jak...
• June 15, 2018

For Constipation "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, 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 6 PM, 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 1 AM, I finally went, and it was painful and not fun-but what a relief! I've had two more movements since then (it's 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."

• Dr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "This is the second time I took MiraLAX and had an allergic reaction to it. I was on steroids before my last colonoscopy, so it did not bother me. The last time I took MiraLAX, the doctor could barely see, almost like a poop storm without wipers. Not good prep for me. So I have to reschedule to get another polyp out. And don't ever use the word constipation, or they will place you on a 3-day no food regimen. Then Draino."

• ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2024

For Constipation "Ok, so I had a doctor's appointment for yearly check-up. Decided to get honest and tell the nurse practitioner about my experiences in the bathroom. I had years of rectal bleeding, painful BMs, and likely a fissure. Lots of apprehension, I figured that I might even need an operation on the hemorrhoids. So she said I am going to prescribe you MiraLAX and take a cap daily. So in 2 days, my BM came and it was not painful and soft but formed. I cut down to half a cap a day and now it has been 4-5 months and I never have pain or bleeding or nonsense in the bathroom since. I do not care if I am addicted to it. The stuff is an important quality of life medication for me."

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

For Constipation "I'm a 24-year-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 softener 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 a little 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!"

• myD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2023

For Bowel Preparation "Used the whole box under the doctor's supervision for bowel preparation. The GFR (glomerular filtration rate) of my kidney function was 32 before use. Three days later, the GFR was 9. Have now been on kidney dialysis for over six months."

• Use...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2016

For Constipation, Acute "I had used other laxatives to regulate my digestive system, and many of the other laxatives gave me awful side effects, such as nausea, excruciating cramping, and others. MiraLAX worked very well without the side effects the other meds had."

• Anonymous
• January 8, 2010

For Constipation "If you have trouble with chronic constipation. You're using Konsyl and things are better bulk-wise but still way too hard. MiraLAX is wonderful. Keep adjusting the amount and you will be a much happier camper."

• nan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 1, 2013

For Constipation "I have taken MiraLAX since I was 3 years old due to a medical condition. The product does what it should, but after about 3 years it acquired a flavor that I can't stand. I mix it with other drinks, and over time it ruins those drinks for me also. If you can get past the flavor, it is a miracle product."

• Cry...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2019

For Constipation "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."

• Anonymous
• July 16, 2019

For Constipation "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 a while and see if things improve."

• Dj1...
• August 18, 2017

For Constipation "It felt like I had a rock in my back that needed 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."

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

For Constipation "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 5 PM and had a bowel movement at 9 AM the following morning. I went 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."

• Icv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2022

For Constipation "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."

• Nan...
• October 14, 2019

For Constipation "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 well, but MiraLAX is less harsh."

• Joe...
• October 3, 2020

For Bowel Preparation "I am a 190 lb man and took the MiraLAX/Gatorade bowel prep (Dulcolax and Gas-X, then 8 oz MiraLAX in 64 oz Gatorade, drink for 2 hours) starting at 6:00 AM following a day of liquid diet. By 9:00 AM, I had one normal bowel movement and one loose movement. I drank more water, felt bloated and nauseous, but by 10:45, I had no more bowel movements. I used a Fleet enema and stopped drinking because I was not allowed to drink any more 3 hours before my 1:00 PM colonoscopy. My colonoscopy was aborted midway due to inadequate prep. It is now 4 days later, and I still have diarrhea. I do not recommend this for a bowel prep."

• ccb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 6, 2015

For Constipation, Acute "Heart medication has caused acute constipation. When I take MiraLAX, I go get BMs, but the effect is that I am extremely gaseous and each time gas passes, a small amount of poop comes out. It keeps me running to the bathroom and holding gas day and night. Sometimes I get to where I cannot stand the constipation any longer and try the MiraLAX again... same horrible results and never feel cleaned out."

• gre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2016

For Constipation "I am constipated due to 6 autoimmune diseases and all the medications I have to take. It was the 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."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2015

For Constipation "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-sized poop."

• 952...
• July 7, 2017

For Constipation "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 of 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."

• Gur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2018

For Constipation "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 hemorrhoids and has made it very painful to go poop every time. Not to mention, I am gay, and the hemorrhoids have ruined my husband and my 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. It's kind of expensive but so worth it. I'm very thankful."