Question for MiraLAX Users

To fight off constipation I've been using Benefiber 3 times a day as suggested by my team.  But I'm just not sure it's doing enough.  I've used MiraLAX when needed but in a pinch (no pun) Milk of Magnesia works faster with just 1 dose.  I have to resort to that at least a few times a month, on top of the Benefiber.

I've seen many post that they use MiraLax daily, however the bottle clearly states not to use more than 7 days in a row.  Is it safe to use every day?  Should I get my doctor's permission?  Does it help?  How many doses per day?

Thanks in advance! 

I take prescription Miralax (it's identical-- just means insurance pays for it) every day per my doctor and my surgeon.  I was told not to take benefiber, however ...  Miralax is often prescribed daily for long term use. Miralax is an osmotic laxative. That means it draws water into the colon to keep the food residue soft and easy to eliminate. 

I was told to only use MoM occasionally, however.

I use Miralax every morning for the last six months. I can tell when I forget. I asked my doctor the same question regarding continued use. It is his recommendation.

I take a capful every morning in my coffee, per my surgeon.   Yes it definitely works. 

I used to to be on that same miserable cycle that you are. It got so bad I went to PA at surgeons office and she had me drink one of those nasty glass bottles of laxative that you use for colon prep.  After that she put me on a capful dose per morning.   It has been over a year with no serious constipation problem. 

Miralax makes my head hurt, kind of a buzzy feeling.

Thanks so much for all your responses.  I'm definitely going to talk to him about this on my 6-month visit.  

I add about half a capful of Miralax (actually, the Costco generic equivalent) to my morning protein shake five days a week.  I also take two Fiber Gummies daily.  Since following this routine for a year, I haven't had any issues with constipation.

From my understanding, Miralax is the only thing that you can use daily.  MoM is recommended for occasional use.  My surgeon's office supports using Miralax daily, but check with your own for guidance.

I take a dose of the sams club generic miralax every night - along with a stool softener.  I've been doing that for about 4 years after many attempts with other things at finding a solution that would work consistently for me.  My husband also takes it to help deal with his issues.  Both of us did this on the recommendations of our individual doctors.  Since beginning this regimen, I've had no constipation issues even when taking pain medication.

I take Colace twice per day and it works for me - no stimulants. The key for me is to stay on top of it. If I miss a dose, I often have to add a capful of miralax to get things going.

Mira lax does not work with me.  I take two doses of Benefiber and 1000 mg of Magnesium oxide daily.  It works for me!