Dulcolax for Constipation User Reviews (Page 2)

• oneti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2024

"I'd struggled going to the toilet for 5 days, and I'm normally very regular with minimal effort once a day. I grabbed some Dulcolax from the supermarket and took 1 at 10 pm immediately before getting into bed. I then read reviews and instantly started to regret taking it - but I shouldn't have done! I woke up at 5 am with some cramps, no worse than period pain, and some tummy rumbles. I got up to the loo, passed A LOT of gas, and then spent probably 15 minutes emptying my bowels while playing a game on my phone. Solid at first then liquid. 5 days of buildup evacuated - it was glorious! I did feel a bit sick, but once I was done I was back in bed and asleep by 5:30 am and then got up at 7 to start my day as normal. No further issues. It did the job! Definitely only take ONE. I'm writing this review for anyone else who, like me, has bought/taken Dulcolax and read these reviews and is now consumed with fear/regret. Follow the instructions and it is perfectly fine."

• Hurting...
• December 21, 2014

"I tried it and took 2 pills with lots of water and ended staying up all night crying from severe abdominal pains then throwing up with the pain becoming worse finally 12 hours later while still in pain I had the most painful bowel movement...I'm still on bed rest from the cramps and it hurts to stand upright... If you choose to take this please be careful its effective but at a painful cost"

• Day
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2020

"DO NOT! JUST DON’T! Took at 9:00 pm. Woke up at midnight feeling like I was in labor, the stomach cramps were so severe. Then the spasms and convulsions started. I thought I was dying. I was too sick and embarrassed to wake my husband up. So I just sat on the toilet, nauseous, crying, convulsing, hurting, throwing up and dizzy. I was fine by 9:00 am the next morning but very weak and tired from all the labor..... I mean suffering."

• Dulca...
• January 7, 2021

"Do not use this product in its liquid form. 1 hr after taking the minimum dose, it happened. Good. Fours hours later, it feels like I have been in hard labour, on the side of the interstate, with dust and sharp glass being blown against me. The pain is causing me to hallucinate. I am dry heaving into shower. Please make this stop. DULCA-DON'T!!!!!!!!!"

• Lady...
• June 9, 2020

"So the dosage says take 1-3 pills for a single daily dose so I took 3 and prayed for the best because I’m going on a beach trip. I’ve literally been either on the floor in my own vomit or curled up in bed with cramps so bad I want to go to the emergency room. This is TERRIBLE. Don’t buy!"

• Fano
• October 29, 2019

"I had been constipated for several days and decided it was time to try a laxative. I picked dulcolax because it advertised as "gentle relief". This was the beginning of my doom. I took two at bedtime because of the suggested dosage. I woke up a few hours later in a cold sweat with some of the worst stomach cramps ever. I rushed to the toilet and had a massive explosion of diarrhea. I honestly thought my organs were leaving my body, it felt like a never ending evacuation out of my rear end. I felt horrible the whole time and started to get dizzy. I ended up passing out on the toilet and falling into the bathtub. Upon waking up I stood up to get myself together and I passed out again. Ended up having to call an ambulance and went to the ER where I had the pleasant experience of explaining to every medical professional I came in contact with that I had passed out while pooping. It did thoroughly clear out my bowels but I would not wish this nightmare upon anyone."

• Dollgrl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2020

"This past Friday night the 21st of Feb I took one ducolax for constipation as per directions on box which said 1-3 may be taken. It was about 9:00 pm when I took it . By about 10 the pain & nausea started and grew steadily worse . By 11 I was in agony sweating profusely so much so my hubby had to peel my pajamas off me they were soaked . Finally yesterday a BM but still cramping today its Sunday and its still painful , the nausea and acid bubbling in my throat , sweating and those cramps that I can feel in front up to the bottom of my ribs so its probably intestines and even my back feels like I was hit with a bat across the ribs same location , under the ribs . Please take care using this product , drink plenty of water . Most of us on these reviews have given you the basic info we felt we needed to call 911 , as women we are strong but this brought me to my knees . I took it only once and it was the lowest amount , just a horrible experience ."

• Uncomfy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2014

"I hadn't gone for 4 days and decided to try Dulcolax. I am 5'1 and 120lbs. The bottle says anywhere from 1-3 pills, and my constipation was pretty bad so I decided to take 2. Worst mistake of my life. I took the pills at 2:00pm and by 6pm I had the most terrible cramps I have ever felt in my entire life. I was shaking, cold sweating, and felt like I was going to throw up several times. Hours later and I'm still having terrible diarrhea. It works, but the side effects are too much for me."

• Tiff...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2021

"This has got to be the worst stuff I have ever taken. I only go to bathroom every 2 or 3 weeks it gets overwhelming and just so bloated I need relief. Well ducolax was the last thing I should have done. The pains in my stomach are so intense I feel like something is seriously wrong. It feels like someone is ringing out your insides. I have been dizzy, sick to my stomach, an over all ill feeling. And super nauseated. I would rather have a bloated stomach. Idk what to do! I have been up and down sitting on bathroom floor and to toilet. Not knowing whether to throw up or poop. Worst ever and very scary. I feel like I was going to pass out. I tried laying down and the pain is too great."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2020

"A month ago I had gone three days with no BM and so I took 2 Ducolax pills at bedtime and awoke with a horrific stomach ache in middle of the night and barely a bowel movement next day. It has been a month since that experience and I took a chance the first side effects from Ducolax were a fluke since I have now gone 5 days with no BM. II took 3 pills before bed since 2 weren't effective last month and I just woke up. I can barely breathe so nauseated with a horrific stomach pain and cramping. Too sick to take my dogs outside potty from the nausea and pain. No BM yet, just nauseated with a stomach pain radiating into my back and spine and a little gas. I'm done. This product is awful and NOT gentle. I have been laying here to sick to sleep for a couple hours waiting for the stomach pain to alleviate and so I Googled Ducolax stomach pain. I am surprised how many people suffered like I am. This is my first medicine review but felt I needed to say something."

• Ames
• November 17, 2019

"Liquid Ducolax seemed to be the fastest - relief at 30 minutes to 6 hours, after all, I do have work tomorrow. I took the recommended dose around 10am. 2 hours, nothing - not even a fart. After waiting three hours total, I took another full dose, it tastes good. 3 o'clock my chicken & dumplings, mashed potatoes and candied carrots were done, we all had dinner. I was starting to get a few rumbles by time my meal was finished, I was happy to know the time was coming & wouldn't be at work for the grand finale. I was finishing my glass of water, stomach flopped, made a loud growling sound & my butt puckered. I ran for the toilet, barley making to let out the most unholy explosion. I swear I just pooped everything I've eaten in the last 2 weeks. I HAD TO FLUSH 2X WHILE STILL GOING. This stuff works, Its been 4 hours since the first attack, I've gone another 6 times. My butt burns from the violent friction caused by the forceful exits. I wish I wouldn't have taken the 2nd dose. Be patient."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 1, 2019

"Took 2 ... I knew what to expect from previous experience . I love the whole "easy predictable relief the next morning" sales patter . But nothing, NOTHING ! Prepares you for what happens 6-8 hours after taking them . The cramp . That burn . That stagger to the bathroom . That inability to ever trust a fart again. Then it happens . Like a Cape Canaveral launch . You are reintroduced to the xmas dinner from 1992 . You need to buy new clothes because nothing in your wardrobe fits to your shrivelled gollum like carcus anymore. Take when needed. Sleep in the bathroom . And pray to God you have drunk enough fluid to protect your kidneys before the bisacodyl sucks it all into your bowels ."

• KJCJWC
• September 27, 2014

"Female 140 lbs took 2 Dulcolax Tablets at 6:30pm, followed by 3 full glasses of water. Had been constipated for about 5 days prior. Woke up at 6:00am with the feeling of having to have a bowel movement. Passed a lot of liquid /semi soft bowel motions. No cramps, no feeling of illness. Was petrified by all of the other reviews, but thinking drinking water after taking the pills helped. No side effects the next day."

• Issvan
• July 17, 2019

"Look, it is a laxative. Yes, it will cause pain. It says it on the box. TAKE IT WITH LOTS OF WATER! Seriously! I cannot reiterate this enough! I have IBD and sometimes I get constipated. This really helps. Yes the pain can be uncomfortable (to some unbearable), but take some anti-inflammatories and you'll be fine. The cramps are a signal that the meds are working like they are supposed to. Trust me as someone that has a bowel disorder and has had 5 colonoscopies before the age of 30, this works. It JUST TAKES TIME! I know poo pain. I know poo cramps. I know the pain! It sucks! It really does! Yet, it is effective. There are some people that may not be able to handle it, but others can. Don't be scared and understand it is good for a reason."

• Yeahp...
• November 7, 2014

"It works, but do not take three! I woke up out of dead sleep three hours after ingesting with SEVERE pain. I have irritable bowel syndrome with internal hemorrhoids so constipation happens often and always hurts. I took three thinking because I'm almost never regular and my last movement was over a week ago three would probably work best. I ended up pooping, but also had a heavy vomiting episode at the same time. Take two at most, do not take three!"

• Love...
• December 28, 2014

"So I was having cramps for 2 days decided to try this by recommendation. Took 3 tablets at 9:00 pm woke up at midnight with chills the worst cramps since childbirth & ran to the restroom! 2 hours later I woke up to thee worst sweats & nausea wasn't sure which end to put on above the toilet! Then woke up 2 hours later with the cramping again! So Yes this stuff works! But seriously start with 1 tablet and yes I stayed in bed the following day due to my lower back and stomach being so sore from the cramping."

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2011

"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!"

• Eano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2019

"These comments are the only thing getting me through. The descriptions are gloriously accurate. The cramps are comparable to labor contractions including the nausea & sweats that go with it. I can’t believe they’re allowed to put the word gentle on this box."

• alexi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2021

"Absolutely awful! I have spent the last 5 hours of my life in the bathroom. I am currently on vacation and this is just not it. I am not even pooping with color anymore, it’s literally water. And non-stop and excruciating pain. I can barely walk six feet without having to run back to the bathroom to poop. I took the correct dosage, I really shouldn’t be afraid to leave the toilet to lay down in my bed. I feel nauseous and I honestly preferred being constipated ."

• Pooped...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2019

"Took Dulcolax to help with constipation. BIG mistake. Took one pill last night for the first time at 10 pm and woke up at 9am with some major cramps. My bowels exploded and everything came out, but during this catharsis my vision began to fade and I realized I was about to pass out, but my inner conscious was like ‘there’s no way I’m passing out while pooping’ and I quickly wiped and redressed, only to start dry heaving when I got up. Grey specks covered my vision and my ability to hear was fading. I fell against the wall and luckily my mom was there to help me before I blacked out. It’s been 4 hours since and my bowels are still contracting. Dear god, pray you, do not take this pill unless it’s entirely necessary. If I could go back I would take Miralax- and avoid the rectal turmoil that has ensued"

• Abby
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2020

"I was constipated for 3 days so I took two tablets. The next day, I woke up in so much pain that I couldn’t walk or move. My intestines were cramping so bad. A few hours later, I had the most violent explosive diarrhea of my life. It was like a fire hose. I prayed because I thought I was gonna pass out. I am typing this from the toilet because it just wont stop."

• Linzi
• January 14, 2020

"I have taken this product dulcolax in the past and thought I was going to need an ambulance. But I have learnt the trick to taking them and it’s LOTS of water. Many times I have been rolling around my bathroom floor crying with cramps, in agony. Pressure in my stomach nearly too much to bare. But I heard about the water trick and it works. At least 3 big glasses with the tablet and one as soon as you wake up or if your woke during the night drink then it then. Helps so much you can go to toilet with only very slight cramps"

• Shacee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2020

"DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!! You have to be very well hydrated with this laxative, otherwise you will experience severe cramping, nausea, vomiting. My very first time taking it, maybe 4 years ago, I thought I would finish my lift in my bathroom. This time I read reviews and I hydrated with fruit and water all day before taking it at 6:30pm. Because I hadn’t gone in almost 7 days it didn’t kick in until 4:30pm the next day. I still had some cramping, but not nearly as painful as my first experience."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2013

"I took 2 Dulcolax for mild constipation and 5 hours later was hit with severe abdominal pain and sweating for about 45 minutes. It was the first time that I had used this. I was about to leave for the emergency room and it subsided. My daughter read some reviews on Dulcolax and found that several people were affected in this way. I would definitely stay away from this product. It did relieve the constipation this morning."

• Hibby...
• September 8, 2014

"If you want to experience your guts evacuating your butt, this is the medicine for you. 100% effective at relieving constipation. But in my experience in no way worth the agony I encountered through the night, as well as a massive bout of vomiting. I am good when it comes to pain and this was like nothing I have ever encountered. I would rather have a month of Sundays's worth of constipation then take this again."