Miralax - An excellent reliever of constipation

By Cupie on
  • 4.0
Reviewing: Schering Plough Miralax
Purchased at: Wegmans     Price: $22.99 USD

I was stricken with severe constipation earlier this year; it lasted almost 3 months.I was not feeling well and I was annoyed that I wasn't regular any more.At the time I was using suppositories to relieve my constipation, but I didn't like them.They were harsh, uncomfortable, and I was concerned about becoming dependant on them.I told my doctor about my condition and she developed a plan, and Miralax was included in it.

Miralax is a prescription strength laxative that is used to relieve occasional constipation.I used it as directed and it was so-so.It's a white powder and in my water it dissolved well, to the point it was clear, but I could still taste the medicine.And the more I'd use, the more I could taste it.The taste is thick, yucky, and hard to describe.It was somewhat like a mineral flavor.The flavor was hard to bear, but I still used my doc's plan, insisting it would work.

The side effects are: loose, watery, more frequent stools.After drinking the laxative, I had nausea, so I drank it after a meal and it went away.My stomach also started cramping once or twice after I drank it.

The laxative's effect was alright.I had only a few BMs, but they were soft and easy to pass.I think the reason I didn't have a lot of BMs was because this isn't a stimulant and my constipation was severe.

The size I have is 17.9 OZ.It's pretty big and it might last a month of use.I finally started having BMs and I stopped taking the medicine, so I have half a bottle left.

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Taha Kazmi

Wow I really need to have a certain someone I know try this. They suffer from constipation for up to days at a time. This might just do the trick. Too much information I know lol. Thanks for the review.

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