Dulcolax User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Daisy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 11, 2019

For Constipation "One of the worse pains I have ever felt. I was lying on the floor crying in pain due to this medication. I lost all my colour and felt as though I was dying. I am usually okay with pain tolerance but this is unbearable. Do not take."

• Maerfes
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2019

For Constipation "Recently I had the worst constipation in my life. I was advised by a doctor to take 4 dulcolax tablets at once. I decided to take it before sleep.I took 3 powerful sleeping pills and four dulcolax at 11:00 pm so that my sleep is not disturbed by bowel pain. I woke up at 12:00 pm the next day and found that my abdominal pain decreased a lot, but I became so weak that I couldn't even move a hair. After 5 minutes loud sounds came from my belly along with mild cramps. The sound continued for 1 minute and then suddenly a large volume of poop exploded out and it continued for 2 minutes. My clothes were completely spoiled along with the bed sheet. Brown liquids went down the floor. I could do nothing as I couldn't move. The same thing happened after every 5 minutes the next 30 minutes. When it stopped I started to get strength to move. I got up from bed with complete mess. I had diarrhoea the next 24 hours. Dulcolax helped me a lot. But it is better to take it only in case of any emergency."

• 6-1 1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2014

For Constipation "Constipation was causing pain and I could not relieve myself. I never take anything for this. I took 2 pills about an hour ago and have already had a bearable bowel movement. Great relief. Worked quickly. Hoping no cramps, pain or irritable bowel to come over the next few hours. So far, so good. I will use again if needed. By the way I drank plenty of water, so that may have helped me avoid the cramping. "

• Jen
• August 31, 2019

For Constipation "I've never taken laxatives but went on a 5 day water fast to cleanse myself and I was sooo bloated by day 5 and no poops. I went and got these and TOOK 1. Not 2-3 at a time like other people said. I took it around 730pm and woke up around 7am with mild cramps, felt like normal poop cramps nothing major and took my first bowel motion. I immediately felt better. About an hour later the cramps were back and took another, this time much more came out. Feeling better already, dulcolax works and had no bad symptoms like others have stated. Also, I recommend to drink a lot of water during the day you take these as they take water from other parts of your body so stay hydrated!"

• Thank...
• September 5, 2020

For Constipation "After taking Dulcolax I though I would need an ambulance. I have never sweated or felt pain cramps like it. Severe water pouring out my rear end. Shaking uncontrollably. Woke up on bathroom floor. When it was all over. Few more water bowel movements next day."

• Lei
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2020

For Constipation "Just no. Do not do this to yourself. I thought life would leave me in my damn toilet. The pain was unbelievable. Took 3 and drank a ton of water and a bit of Powerade. Not even an hour later I thought I was going to have to call 911. It WILL clear you out but the pain HORRIFIC. Beware.."

• Addy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

For Constipation "Why oh Lord. Why did I not read the reviews first. What a nightmare. In 1 hour I had 8 bowel movements and the last 5 were explosive diarrhea. Painful cramps made me regularly grimace in pain on the bathroom floor. Nausea. Sweating. Never. Never again."

• ddf
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2014

For Constipation "Do not go to sleep after taking! Take in the morning and cramping will be mild. If you go to sleep, you're body is not going to wake you until you're really hurting. Expect diarrhea for several hours so plan to stay home for the day. Starts working in about 3 hrs if you're awake. One 5mg tab is more than enough!"

• LoloS...
• September 8, 2014

For Constipation "Have issues with chronic constipation and when I get really constipated I start to feel very fatigued and nauseous. Was looking for a quick fix this time around and took 2 tabs Dulcolax at 9 am, I slept most of the day, I don't know if this was from the constipation or the remedy, but started having horrendous bowel cramping at about 7:30 pm. The first few times I went to the bathroom I was only able to pass a few small hard lumps with A LOT of pain, straining, burning/cramping bowel pain so bad I thought I was either going to vomit or pass out. Finally about the 4th time the cramps struck, I had a large bowel motion followed by diarrhea. That's where I am right now and I'm hoping this "experience" will be wrapping up soon!"

• Tania
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2020

For Constipation "Thank goodness I'm not alone. I took this pill twice and both times I felt I had near-death-experience. The first time I thought maybe it’s due to introducing a new drug to my body. The second time I passed out once on the bathroom floor and once when I came back to my bed. My whole body was covered in cold sweat. I thought it was going to be the end of me in the bathroom. I was dizzy and my eyes got blurry. Both times I was a few minutes away from calling 911. With so many bad reviews I’m surprised how this drug still has the license of production."

• Hayls
• December 4, 2019

For Constipation "Please for the love of GOD, do not take Dulcolax. It’s 3 am and the only thing keeping me somewhat sane is reading these comments and knowing that I’m not the only one who is going thru this nightmare. The word GENTLE is complete and utter BULL. I took 2 pills around 9pm tonight, and at MIDNIGHT I woke up to the worst full stomach cramps ever. The diarrhea has been pretty much nonstop and so, so painful. I wish I would’ve found this page before taking these pills. They are in the trash and I pray that this will end soon."

• Alex
• January 15, 2017

For Constipation "Great results!!..which was unexpected after I read all the reviews on here...If you only take one with plenty of water you most likely won't feel a lot of pain...I took one pill at 4pm,it's 7:30 now and I've already had 2 BM...I'm really impressed and so glad I didn't listen to the negative comments!!..It's such a relief and I had hardly even felt anything was happening!..THE SECRET IS WATER and don't be afraid to eat!!..Nausea and sickness usually occur when your dehydrated because this product sucks all the water out of you, so yeah stay hydrated and you should be good!! Definitely will use this again"

• KBano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2020

For Constipation "This product made me miserable. I took it at around 6pm and by 1am, I was bound to my bathroom. I was awoken at 12am by horrendous cramping and very loud stomach gurgling. I then proceeded to vomit twice and have liquid diarrhea for the next few hours. Good thing I don’t have anything to do the next day. Did it work? Absolutely. Will I ever take it again? Absolutely not."

• Mama...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2020

For Constipation "I took ONE! ONE damn tiny dulcolax pill and I felt like I was doomed! It was worse than labor by far! I was drenched with sweat, excruciating cramps and pressure and pains so bad I couldn’t move. It definitely worked but in the most torturous way and I will NEVER EVER take it again! I couldn’t do anything all day besides sit on toilet or curled up in a ball on my bed..... DON'T TAKE IT! It says “gentle” relief and that’s rubbish!"

• Laur
• February 2, 2020

For Constipation "I took 3 dulcolax pills at 11:00am and by 1:00pm, I was in such excruciating pain that I truly thought I was going to pass out. Abdominal cramping and stabbing that reached from my lower back up to my esophagus. The pain stayed at that level for one solid hour. Then some relief, then another wave of level-11 pain hit, which this time caused me to throw up. It certainly worked as far as clearing me out but the pain was...the worst. I kept expecting to see blood because surely this couldn't be normal; something had to have gone wrong. But, no blood - I believe this is just how the product works. Granted, it was my first time using it and I had only been constipated for 2 days so I probably should have started with a lesser dose. But the package says adults and children 12 years and over should take 1 - 3 pills. I figured if 3 pills were fine for a 12 year old, I'd certainly be fine as a 35 year old woman. I was wrong."

• Sade
• February 23, 2017

For Constipation "Lord have mercy I don't wish this feeling on nobody!!!!!! I took two tablets at bedtime around 2:30am woke up to stomach cramps, cold sweat, shaking, nauseated & feeling faint!!! I been on the toilet for a hour rocking back & forward praying. Omg feel like I'm about to die!!!!! I will NEVER in my life take another one anymore. I'm so weak & in pain!! I feel terrible and am thinking about going to the hospital! I got a trashcan in front of me throwing up & using the bathroom. Never again!!!!!!!!!!"

• Sendh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2020

For Constipation "The worst part about this experience for me is that I know 100% I’m completely cleared out and yet every time I go to lay back in my bed I have the urge to go and so I run back to my toilet and sit there like an idiot waiting. I’ve been up since 2 am, it is 5:30am now and I’m hoping for an end soon. Please research this medication before you take it, I wish I had."

• MTano
• December 28, 2019

For Constipation "I was in a lot of pain and couldn’t Remember the last time I had pooped so went to the pharmacist and the lady suggested this. So following the instructions I took 2 tablets about 8:30pm. I was experiencing a lot of cramping and gas but wasn’t too bad. Then at 2am I woke up in severe pain and ended up sitting on the toilet for a while and I felt like it was never going to stop. Then went back to bed with a hot water bottle to help the cramps and woke up again at 4am and had another BM and then again at 4:30am ish. I then slept through till morning but woke feeling sore and with a massive headache. Then experienced severe cramping in the middle of my stomach, nausea and loose BM for the rest of the day. I would not suggest using unless you are desperate. It’s 9:30pm the next day and I’m still cramping and feeling sick. Sorry but although it is effective for clearing you out COMPLETELY it’s a no from me because of side effects."

• Cassie
• December 4, 2020

For Constipation "My Doctor told me to take 2 Dulcolax in the evening because she believed that my urgency to pass urine was due to constipation pressing on my bladder. I took 1 pill at 8 pm .It is supposed to work in 6 to 12 hours but in my case it worked in 4 hours .Shortly after falling asleep I woke up with horrific sweating ,cramping and abdominal pain. I felt shaky and sick ,but most of all in agony. The agony lasted for 2 and a half hours without pause until at 2.30 am in the morning I passed a normal bowel movement. I then endured 30 minutes more of excruciating stomach spasms resulting in explosive and watery diarrhoea. The pain eased away after another hour leaving me feeling nauseated for another 2 hours. I felt ill ,exhausted and unable to sleep. I will never be taking them again."

• Lilri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "So I’m the past I have taken many different laxative brands. I used to abuse them in the past, so I know that cramped up and knotted feeling. But it’s been years since I did that. Anyways, I just recently got surgery and haven’t been using the restroom barely at all from all the pain meds. So my mom gave me these to try. She said take 2-3. So around 8pm I decided I take 3. By 11pm I was done for. The worst stomach cramps had started. Those were coming in like contractions and I begin throwing up almost every 5-8 mins for two hours. I also was going poop quite often, and once I had nothing left to throw up, I had a lot of diarrhea. I would not recommend these. A laxative should not have you in the much pain and vomiting. Also it’s now the next day, and I’m exhausted probably dehydrated, and my stomach is still having minor pains and bowel movements."

• Denni
• February 27, 2020

For Constipation "I have taken this before and yes I did experienced stomach cramps but they were bearable. Ideally, I think 2 tablets is enough, taken just before you go to bed. They tend to ‘go through me’ at about 5 am and BM can continue for a few hours. Would definitely recommend taking but stick to weekends."

• CJano
• February 29, 2020

For Constipation "I haven’t had a bowel movement maybe 4 days which is usual for me. I go at least once a day. I took this product at night. I took 3 pills and woke up the next morning in so much pain I read the side effects before taking this but this is very excruciating. I feel sick with cramps and nausea. Hey it did work... it’s not worth it."

• Shazzy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2020

For Constipation "I only took one Dulcolax and woke up around 2am with abdomen pains. I sat on the toilet the pain became excruciating where I got really clammy and and almost passed out once. When it came it out, it did with force the pain then disappeared straight after. It’s concerning that these are sold at supermarkets and I only took one and felt like it was the end of me . I’ve actually never felt such pain before I won’t take again as that short moment of pain will scare me for some time"

• huh
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2024

For Constipation "So, I've had constipation for years and honestly been pretty useless at consistently taking softeners, and I've never used laxatives due to my anxiety. I bought some Dulcolax because I am just so backed up. I also have prolapses which doesn't help! I took 1 tablet on the night before bed and woke up in the morning with some slight cramping, steadily getting worse but tolerable. The results were, I suppose, not the same as everyone else; I had no nausea, no diarrhea, just some slightly softer poops, and went to the toilet around 5-6 times altogether. I used a heating pad for the cramps. I'm now a day and a half later, and I'm back to being unable to poop, so I'll likely need to take this again. It works, but for someone with chronic constipation, it won't be as effective at relieving the constipation; it just gives you the ability to go quickly and clear out the blockage."

• Serene...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2014

For Constipation "I suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation and am no stranger to laxatives. Dulcolax is the most powerful one I have ever tried. In fact, for me, it's TOO powerful. It wrings me out for days and causes everything to go through me so quickly that I end up feeling weak from lack of sustenance. I end up being basically chained to the bathroom until it has completely worn off. The package directions say you can take 1, 2, or 3 pills at a time generally at bedtime... do yourself a favor and try 1 pill first. And definitely do not, I repeat, DO NOT take Dulcolax and a sleeping pill at the same time."