Overview: Magnesium laxatives are used for occasional constipation. They work by pulling water into your intestines, which makes your poop softer and easier to pass. Diarrhea is a common side effect.

Laxatives are obtained easily without a prescription and are certainly helpful for treating chronic constipation ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug that’s used to treat occasional constipation. MiraLAX can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include ...

If you’ve ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They’re easy to get without a prescription and often help get things moving. Certainly a lot of people use laxatives and some older people ...

Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDMedically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Stimulant laxatives are used to help with ...

Magnesium citrate helps relieve occasional constipation by increasing water in the stool. Higher doses can cause side effects like diarrhea, cramps, or nausea. People with certain health conditions ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a brand-name powder that’s mixed into a beverage and taken by mouth. It’s available over the counter and can be used for constipation or before a colonoscopy as a ...

Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain kinds of constipation in adults. Amitiza can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include nausea and ...