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6 People found this comment helpful

Both my son and I use this on a daily basis due to chronic constipation. Have had problems with IBS int the past. It is easy to use and effective. We don't have to suffer anymore.

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4 People found this comment helpful

nausea,gas very painful,trouble swallowing medication, tastes like a cosmetic, impossible to take without some fruit drink followed by tea or other taste changing drink.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/16/2012
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 2.3
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No help at all!!!

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/8/2011
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been on this medication for a long time now because nothing seemed to help my chronic constipation. My doctor told me it was ok to be on the medicine this long. It just goes through your system and won't make you dependent on it. It doesn't give me any side effects and it's effective.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/3/2010
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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disgusted | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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I have chronic diarrhea and sudden dumping syndrome. I have no idea why my stupid doctor prescribed it & dashed away before I could ask a question. It made matters MUCH worse. So I stopped. I am also looking for another doctor.

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Diane | 7-12 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
9/26/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.7
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FAT FANNY | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.7
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GLYCOLAX IS WORKING... BUT I WANT TO KNOW WHY OUR BOWELLS ARE NOT RETAINIG WATER OR WHATEVER THEY SAY CAUSES CONSTAPATATION... I DRING WATER ALL DAY, I HAVE GIVEN UP DIET SODA AND ALL CAFFINE.. I EAT THREE FRESH FRUITS A DAY... I WANT SOME ANSWERS THAT DOCTORS DON'T GIVE.. I BELIEVE THERE IS ANOTHER REASON FOR CONSTAPATATION.. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED... SOME ORGAN IN OUR BODY CONTROLS DIGESTION AND BOWELL MOVEMENTS AND SOME HORMONE OR WHATEVER... GIVE ME SOME HINTS....

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pluged scince birth | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/25/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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its good if your pluged i use it every day because i was born with no large intestent BIG SURGERY works good but wen severly pluged does not do a thang

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Ralph | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/11/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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sandrazzz | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/7/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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chronic constipation and impaction due to pain medication. i have been taking it for several years and have recommended it to other who also have excellent results. I still do worry a bit about the long term effects because I was told it is related to antifreeze? I would love for someone to comment on the safety of this product.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/29/2008
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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Both my son and I use this on a daily basis due to chronic constipation. Have had problems with IBS int the past. It is easy to use and effective. We don't have to suffer anymore.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/4/2008
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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I take this due to constipation from pain medication. It began working for me 3 days after I started using it. It's very effective for me and I will continue using it.

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MommaCHx3 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
2/1/2008
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.7
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My daughter is 4 now and has been on it for two years. She has had constipation since birth. We just got back from week stay at children's Hospital in DC because of constipation. I now give a bottle cap full (not measure cap) 2xs a day in 1/2 apple juice 1/2 water- Seeming to work better than just in morning. Stools seem normal size now and normal consistency for a 4 yr old, they were overly large and hard, sometimes pebble like. She has been gassy on this. She eats excellent, not a fast food child - eats veggies and fruits with no problems...but still has constipation! I was very leary of having her on this for so long, but if you don't find the right balance in doses it just gets worse, too loose or opposite! She ended up in ER due to belly enlarging and no BM or urine output. The week prior she had a high fever 103.6 due to virus - They think since she wasn't eating or drinking properly(during Virus)motility shut down. After ruling out several other potential issues she was flushed out, several fleets, eating and drinking better she stooled again on her own. Warning...She had soiled her pants at school and at home week prior - look up constipation -we thought she had loose stools but it was due to hard stool blocking the way and leakage around it - uncontrollable to her. I wish I had known it was a warning sign!!!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/19/2008
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.3
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The first couple of months, this product worked well, Now it is not working at all. I have increased dosage without any help. I was just told by our health food store that this is derived from plastic???Does anyone know if this is true??It is in the name.

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jr baker | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/15/2007
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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Before I started using this product i had very hard and dry stool, so severe that I would dred passing them. Since I started this treatment I have had a much better expieriance using the bathroom. I am instructed to use this product daily.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/12/2007
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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Has greatly improved the frequency of bowel movements without cramping or diarrhea. My doctor recommended I take it every day, for long term. I no longer suffer from chronic constipation, when I take the prescription every day as directed.

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EsieB | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/11/2007
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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Taking as a long term Rx for constipation caused by other drugs I require on a daily basis. GlycoLax works very well, and very easily.

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Anonymous |
11/26/2007
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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I have suffered with IBS for many years. Taking this once a day has been a life saver!

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
11/18/2007
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 2.0
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My 2 yr old is taking this medication right now. It works, but it took over two weeks before it did anything. He has a severe case of constipation and must take this medication for 7 months, daily. The cap they gave me with it didn't go as low as I needed so I had to get instructions on how much to give him. I don't know how to measure grams.

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martee | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/17/2007
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.3
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I was diagnosed from my xray with alot of bile in my colon. I am getting a colonoscopy in 2 weeks and was also prescribed glycolax daily and starting taking the powder once a day from Sunday thru Wednesday. I have had so much bloating, gas, and abdominal pain, which made my day miserable at work. I stopped taking Thurs and Fri and have none of these symptoms. I am going to check with my Dr. to see if I can take less often than "every day" because I cannot handle the side effects from this powder, although I did have a daily bile movement, I don't think its worth putting up with the other symptoms. Read More Read Less

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betsyblueberry | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have diverticulosis and went to the bathroom 5-7 times a day with cramping or not at all - this product even out my bowels and no cramping.

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