Mylicon drops vs Wellements gripe water

Heather
New mom looking for some feedback on what worked for your littles ones! About a week after my baby boy was born he started to become more fussy, which I think is partly contributed to gas discomfort and new baby having a hard time pooping (usually poops every other day). It was getting so bad that I called his pediatrician and he recommended trying Mylicon drops. I only gave my boy like 2 doses and stopped because I felt bad for giving him medicine and thought maybe it was all in my head. However, recently I bought Wellements gripe water because I heard so many wonderful stories about how gripe water helps calm fussy babies, and again only gave like 2 doses because I didn't notice a change and felt bad giving my baby medicine. Should I give either of these medications more time to work? Give it more frequently? When should I start noticing a difference? Thoughts are greatly appreciated!