Miralax and Ulcerative colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ulcerative colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Miralax (polyethylene glycol 3350), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Protonix, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ulcerative colitis when taking Miralax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 80,819 people who have side effects when taking Miralax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Miralax?

Miralax has active ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 81,754 Miralax users. Check the latest studies of Miralax.

What is Ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine) is found to be associated with 1,197 drugs and 2,052 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ulcerative colitis.

On Jul, 27, 2026

80,819 people reported to have side effects when taking Miralax.
Among them, 53 people (0.07%) have Ulcerative colitis.

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Miralax when they have Ulcerative colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Ulcerative colitis when taking Miralax? *

female: 80.39 %
male: 19.61 %

What is the age of people who have Ulcerative colitis when taking Miralax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Miralax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ulcerative colitis? *

Weakness: 8 people, 15.09%
Pain: 8 people, 15.09%
Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 13.21%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 13.21%
Dizziness: 6 people, 11.32%
Depression: 6 people, 11.32%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 11.32%
Cough: 6 people, 11.32%
Confusional State: 6 people, 11.32%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 11.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 8 people, 15.09%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 13.21%
Pain: 7 people, 13.21%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 13.21%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 7.55%
Hypophosphatasia (metabolic bone disease): 4 people, 7.55%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 7.55%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 7.55%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 7.55%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 4 people, 7.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on polyethylene glycol 3350 (the active ingredients of Miralax) and Miralax (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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