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.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Magnesium citrate is the strongest magnesium salt laxative, meaning it makes bowel movements easier.  Taking magnesium citrate can relieve constipation in 30 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Long-Term Effects of Ozempic This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. You may have heard about — or maybe even ...