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Also known as: Alophen, Bisa-Lax, Bisa-Plex, Bisac-Evac, Bisacodyl Uniserts, Bisco-Lax, Bisolax, Carters Little Pills, Colax, Correctol, Doxidan Tablet, Ducodyl, Dulcogen, Dulcolax, Dulcolax Laxative, Evac-U-Gen, Ex-lax Ultra, Feen-A-Mint, Fematrol, Fleet Bisacodyl, Gen Lax, Gentlax Tablet, Gentle Laxative, Laxative Gentle Suppositories, Magic Bullet, Modane, Veracolate

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Review by Ruzz:
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8.0

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation: It's the best thing for me. It works few hours after taking the pill. I did not experience any of the side effects. It is a great way for someone who is really constipated to get relief fast.

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August 12, 2009 5:41 AM
Review by Workoutlover:
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8.0

Correctol (bisacodyl) for Constipation: This medicine worked for me! The other reviews were so NEGATIVE. It SCARED ME so BADLY! I decided to take this medicine for my constipation, and then after I took the pill at 12:30pm after lunch (no milk or antacids with it though). I got online to find out how long it would take for it to work (it stated 6 to 12 hours), BUT for me was 4.5 hours. I did have some discomfort, but I had some discomfort from my constipation too. I am not saying that the other reviewers didn't have this horrible side effects, I am sure they did. I thought I would get on here though, because those negative side effects do NOT happen to everyone! I do have to say though, I am So GLAD I didn't take it before bedtime (like suggested on the box though) because that would have put me up 2:30 AM in the morning, when everything got flushed out). That wouldn't have made me a happy camper, Glad I decide to take it after lunch, and then I was home at 4:30 after work, and went to the bathroom, and it Truly does CLEAN you OUT!! My advice, be smart with the timing and place you take this medicine, if you decide to try it.

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March 24, 2010 10:49 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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2.0

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation: This drug didn't even start to work until 12 hours after I took it.

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September 16, 2009 10:02 PM
Review by painful86:
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8.0

bisacodyl for Bowel Preparation: I was going in for a colonoscopy and this drug worked its wonders!

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September 23, 2009 12:46 PM
Review by Eilene D.:
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10

Dulcolax Laxative (bisacodyl) for Constipation: Last night before I went to bed I was feeling very constipated. I took 2 Dulcolax laxative tablets and went to bed. Today I am at work and I took my lunch break at noon. I started feeling like I had to lets say "go". I went in the bathroom and was in there for almost a half an hour,and lets just say I was sitting down that entire time. I now feel 100% better and I would recommend this product to anyone who is suffering from constipation.

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August 18, 2010 1:37 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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5.0

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation: I took 2 tablets. An hour later, I started to feel nausea and vomited. It relieved consipation within 3 hours.

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January 1, 2010 11:55 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

bisacodyl for Constipation: I was suffering from very bad constipation, after being on an opioid for pain relief. After taking bisacodyl I started having results within 30 minutes, and had satisfactory relief in about 3 hours. It worked tremendously well!

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August 25, 2009 5:56 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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9.0

Correctol (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation: I had a serious reaction when I took Correctol and a muscle relaxer (for lower back pain) during the same 6-hour period. I woke up in the middle of the night with sweats, elevated heart rate and chest pain. If it had not subsided in 15 minutes, I would've had to call 911.

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November 17, 2009 8:03 PM
Review by jleshe447:
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8.0

Correctol (bisacodyl) for Constipation: Worked as described.

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December 1, 2009 9:18 PM
Review by Rebecca C.:
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10

Fleet Bisacodyl (bisacodyl) for Constipation: Last night I was feeling very constipated before I went to bed. So much so that I couldn't get to sleep. So I went to a store near my house and purchased this enema. I gave it to myself as soon as I got home. I then sat on the toilet for the next 45 minutes. I thought after a half an hour that it might never end. Afterwards I was able to lay down and fall right to sleep.

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September 22, 2010 2:31 PM
Review by louie23073:
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7.0

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation: I take two tablets before I go to bed and drink plenty of water during the day.

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November 17, 2010 8:19 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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3.0

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation: Within 8 hrs of taking 2 tablets I experienced uncontrollable sweating, body shakes, vomiting, stomach cramps accompanied by loose bowel movements. Although technically this medication relieved my constipation I nearly ended up in the emergency room. 24 hrs later I still have lower back pain, cramps and am unable to keep food down. Please do not take this medication lightly!

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October 8, 2011 8:32 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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5.0

Correctol (bisacodyl) for Constipation: Horrible stomach cramping and the erge to vomit, but never did. I think I would have rather stayed constipated! OUCH!

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January 29, 2010 9:08 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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5.0

bisacodyl for Constipation: It works, I'll say that. However, I experienced horrible PAIN and discomfort. Usually I have a high tolerance for pain. I think a regular fleet enema is more gentle and just as effective.

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October 13, 2009 8:12 AM
Review by Michele N.:
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10

Fleet Bisacodyl (bisacodyl): A half hour ago I gave myself this enema because I hadn't had a bowel movement in 5 days. Within 5 minutes after I pulled the enema out of my butt I was here on the toilet. Overall I rate my experience as a 10, but the only thing I am noticing is an excessive amount of gas. But it's okay because I am comfortable and I feel much better than I did before my enema.

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August 21, 2010 2:43 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

bisacodyl for Constipation: Worked masterfully for me.

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August 31, 2010 12:29 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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7.0

bisacodyl for Constipation: Worked well for me. Took it at around 11:30pm, first thing in the morning it cleared my constipation.

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December 21, 2011 8:31 AM
Review by ligiama:
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10

Feen-A-Mint (bisacodyl) for Constipation: Of all the laxatives I have tried for chronic constipation Feen-A-Mint has been the answer for me. I found the gums in Argentina, I took 2 the first day, the following day took 1 and now take 1 every other day or every two days when need it. Has helped me a lot, no pains, no discomfort. Works great. I have been looking for the gums at the pharmacy without luck.

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August 13, 2010 4:16 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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6.0

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation: This has helped me.

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March 30, 2011 2:37 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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7.0

bisacodyl for Constipation: I have found this medication works best on an empty, already irritated stomach. I usually will eat and throw up and then take about 5 or 6 of the 5 mg pills. If I don't irritate my stomach, it doesn't work very well. I always get cold sweats, nausea, terrible cramping, and sometimes vomit. BUT! Once I get past this, I finally go to the bathroom and all these symptoms go away. I usually end up going to the bathroom ALL DAY. So, make sure you are off work and have nothing planned the day you use them.

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June 30, 2011 6:40 AM
Review by leemus:
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10

bisacodyl for Constipation: The suppositories work for me like magic. I usually have really bad constipation or so I thought until I discovered bisacodyl which was recommended by my sister-in-law. Once I insert it, maximum 10 to 15 mins later everything gets flushed out with no hassle and no horrible side effects. Its a winner and I definitely recommend it.

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July 10, 2011 1:30 AM
Review by Sputnikkk:
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10

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation: I can't say what laxative medication is best for constipation due to fever or when a person is experiencing some kind of sickness, but when bowel movement becomes a pit of a problem due to stress, certain foods, dehydration, etc., the best thing is one (tiny) tablet and it will solve the problem. Not very quickly but in a normal way which is better, and without any side effects. And I take one occasionally, more so rarely as I need it. Great results, and the tiny pill is so easy to swallow.

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August 25, 2011 6:13 AM
Review by stonepoopie:
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10

bisacodyl for Constipation: I've been constipated for years and bisacodyl works best for me. It actually softens the poop sometimes. It's slow but it's worth it..it has become my best friend since I use it.

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January 12, 2012 4:10 PM

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