Miralax is not safe
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Miralax side effects
Polyethylene glycol also kills and causes permanent and temporary neurological damage as well as other damages. Miralax also known as polyethylene glycol with many other trade names is often used as an over the counter laxative or colonoscopy prep causing kidney damage with possible renal failure. MIRALAX SIDE EFFECTS reported to the FDA and/or miralax@yahoogroups.com by parents of children who were given Miralax (more side effects reported since compiled) Anxiety Phobias, unexplainable fears Extreme nervousness Obsessive-Compulsive behavior Scratching, biting (self and others) Nightmares Hysteria Memory loss Sleeplessness Irritability Mood swings Bipolar disorder Withdrawal Whispering Progressive lack of communication Communication loss Aphasia Loss of concentration Vertigo while lying down Anger, often unexplainable Tantrums Metabolic acidosis which causes extreme confusion Clawing sister's eyes Sensitivity to sound Motor skills affected Fearfulness Hiding Confusion Inability to focus Mumbled speech Gait disturbances Many reports of TICS Constant throat clearing Obsessive finger licking Thumb sucking Feelings of something dripping down face Compulsive bad thoughts 'Meltdowns' over homework 'Meltdowns' over trivial things 'Panic' behavior 'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde behaviors 'Wave pool feeling' when trying to go sleep Tremors Screaming Aggression "Autistic" like behavior Hepatic enzyme increased Jaundice Incorrect drug administration Memory impairment Concentration issues Balance issues Middle insomnia Nervous system disorder Pain Personality change Pale color Classic dark circles under eyes indicative of Miralax toxicity Swollen tongue Oral pain Surgery Thrombosis Bloody noses Drug induced asthma Pneumonia from aspiration Feelings of suffocation Frequent Bloody noses Pettechiae Hives Double vision-felt like bed was falling out from under her Complete fear of everything Unexplainable outbursts frustrating to child and parents Complaints of burning and itching internally Distended stomach with X-ray showing huge air pockets Obsessive-compulsive disorder Hand flapping Stemming Lipodystrophy acquired Urinary reflux Urinating blood Frequent reports of children presenting with symptoms of a UTI (urinary tract infection) with frequency, urgency and burning upon urination, but unable to confirm bacteria as cause Invasive Scope revealed inflamed and bloody around irritated areas Weight increased Balance disorder Exacerbation of gastroesophageal reflux Incorrect drug administration duration Overdose Oropharyngeal pain Cough Malaise Hair falling out Hair loss Severe back pain Off label use Vocal chord disorder Robot like speech Thus us one case of young girl, age six profoundly affected by MIRALAX: (but representative of many other cases-often of children labeled as Autistic) Scoring below age level on test after Miralax started, before all test within normal range After Miralax daughter no longer met expected developmental milestones Scratching others Difficulty falling asleep every night (4-5 hours to fall asleep) Wakeful during night "falling to pieces" within first four days on Miralax Unrelieved constipation Worsening behavior as days of Miralax progressed Irritable fussy Frequent hysterical crying Unable to appease, no matter what Unable to calm down once upset Unable to listen Frequent unexplainable loss of temper Angry "possessed by the devil" Refused to get dressed Would fight constantly with mother Constantly pulling clothes off once mother got them on Constantly wanting to be naked, appeared miserable, 'wanted to get out of her skin' Atypical behavior Frequent kicking and screaming Frequent 'acting up' Communication loss. With robotic like talking (mother states this has not resolved years later and daughter will talk like this 1-2 X week) Emesis would 'bleach' stains on the carpeting months after Miralax given Throat burn Esophageal irritation Porous teeth Accelerated tooth decay (Miralax is suspect by many of interfering with bone marrow production and bone development, hence poor growth during time of administration) Oxidation interfering with proper cell division. This is why children respond so well and improve with anti-oxidant therapies. Bowel and bladder issues within a week of starting Miralax Age six female never had accident until Miralax started, then within one week unable to urinate or defecate at all, even though urges to do both were present, started soaking three pull ups a night with visible crystals in urine, then sudden onset of asthma requiring respiratory treatments around the clock, aspiration confirmed, became anxious and sensitive, mother had to begin homeschooling, but daughter unable to focus, she complained she felt like she was being held underwater, unable to maintain body temperature and spiking fevers, GERD and chronic cough with myriad of other symptoms on this list, at 3caps of Miralax a day, mother reports her daughter was not her healthy, happy, sweet, curious, imaginative little girl any longer. Mother concerned she was dying. Multiple drugs prescribed to offset Miralax side effects. Three months after stopping Miralax daughter began returning to normal. After six months mother is convinced Miralax poisoned her daughter. Three years later daughter still has painful urination and bedwetting continues since Miralax started at age six. Unable to successfully potty train for two years after giving Miralax. Brain swelling confirmed by lab work and pediatric neurologist and treated with Prednisone. The above case should explain why any doctor suggesting Miralax is safe is not aware of potential issues reported in other children. All doctors need to be educated about the FDA Petition against Miralax. Most doctors are upset when they become aware of the over 7,070 reports. Off label prescribing can be reported to your state medical board. The only way we can get doctors to stop recommending this to children is to hold doctors accountable. Seizures: life threatening with a minimum of 3 fatal cases documented and several more suspected Violent behavior Suicidal thoughts (age 6) Paranoia/bizarre hiding Anti-social behavior Slurred speech, whispering Staring Skin disorders Keratosis pilaris - chicken skin, what appears to be Miralax particles trying to exit the body through the skin, primarily on the arms and legs Many parents report that Miralax does not work and the dosage is continually increased by the doctor... Homicidal ideation http://www.experts.com/content/articles/dmarks1.pdf Above paper written in 2008 asserts drug PEG-interferon may cause homicidal ideation in some people Homicide (14 year old boy shot and killed his father, stating he did not know why. He reported feeling like he was in a shell and was paranoid. The prepubescent brain in a male is the same size it will be at age 25, however the skull is much smaller. Brain swelling can cause Central Nervous System Irritability. A hyponatremia (low sodium) can cause a metabolic acidosis. In other words Polyethylene glycol, like all other drugs can cause a "substance induced toxic psychosis". Polyethylene glycol is used as a humectant to moisten dog food. Many dogs suffer from seizures and must be medicated, often diagnosed with epilepsy...? There are other symptoms that have been reported to the FDA... Please Call 1-800-FDA-1088 if you have not filed a report. You can insist on completing a report of an adverse reaction over the phone and request a copy. |
Anonymous
| How odd that asparagus can also cause all of the above, as can tylenol. |
Anonymous
| 22:50, is that supposed to be a damning list of problems caused by Miralax? My personal faves: "clawing sisters eyes," and "possessed by the devil." I don't doubt that they need to reevaluate its use in children, but that list is not why I think that. |
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| Looks like a list of pretty normal behavior for toddler through school age kids. |
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| They left out hairy elbows. |
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There are some weird posters here.
I've been an RN almost 18 yrs and I've NEVER heard an RN list her experience by the .5 year, either. Also, that list above is long and crazy (did you even read it??) As the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition supports use of Miralax, I'll continue follow that guideline any day before I follow the interwebz. |
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I can handle a lot of side effects but this is a deal breaker: "Constantly wanting to be naked" - that's it, no more Miralax.
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"Refusing to get dressed" - hilarious!
It's the Miralax making him run around the house with his underpants on his head! |
Anonymous
You do understand that C-section babies and premature babies are not necessarily the same babies? If not, perhaps your husband could explain it to you, using small words and overhead slides. |
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OOoooh! I saw this "Lipodystrophy acquired". Do you know what that means?! The loss of fat from one area (usually the face). If I'd known that, I would have started taking it myself! I'm surprised the Miralax Co hasn't advertised that!
My DS with SNs has been on it for years. There's a lot less risk with Miralax than there is with bowel impaction/bowel surgery |
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| The woman with the long post who says her husband is a doctor---he must be super old because the fact that accutane causes birth defects has been known for at least 30 years. I the 1980s, they would not prescribe it unless you went on the pill, the problem was so well known--my mom wouldn't let me go on it as soon as she read that! And it was still a relatively new drug at that point. I'd be very curious when he was in med school if thats what he was learning. |
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There are some questions brig raised by reputable scientists, however:
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/06/science/scrutiny-for-a-childhood-remedy.html?_r=0&referrer= |
Anonymous
What will happen if I rub it on my lower abs? Will it make the fat and mama pouch go away? |
Anonymous
Could you imagine if Miralax could magic the pooch away? |
Anonymous
Right. I think many of us have seen that or similar articles. But that list up there? Some of those "side effects" are funny. |