Senokot User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Just...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2017

For Constipation "Took one the first night, got cramps and diarrhea, ate half the next night was ok, half the third and nothing. Took one the next got cramps and diarrhea. Took 3/4 th of a tab for two nights straight, nothing, nothing. Took 1 the next night STILL nothing."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2022

For Bowel Preparation "Dehydration can cause constipation. So if you're dehydrated and then take a laxative it WILL cause cramping. You got to keep in mind in order for laxatives to work it has to pull fluid from your body in order to soften your stool. That's the reason your poo is watery. Dehydration alone causes leg cramps and dizziness. So making sure you drink plenty of water before and after taking laxative. I would be highly recommended. It will help with preventing and easing bad side effects."

• pengut
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2023

For Constipation "You HAVE to take this medication with a lot of water. I'm talking 2-3 glasses; otherwise, you are likely to have major side effects. I have chronic constipation and often don't go to the bathroom for 10 days at a time. When I first started using this, the cramps were so bad I almost fainted on the toilet. Now that I know to drink lots of water with it, the cramps still come on when my body is ready to evacuate, but I am able to go to the bathroom right away, and then it's over with. This is the only medication I've ever used that always works for me.. and I've tried everything!"

• Nicki
• August 14, 2019

For Constipation "I took two of these for constipation and saw no results nor did I have any bowel movement the first day. The next day I took two again and the flood gates opened but It was severe stomach cramps for about an hour and then began to ease after my bowels had opened. Then I got up and they started again. I took these maybe an hour or two before bed and woke up at 4:30 am. Bottom line it works well but causes extreme discomfort in the process."

• Flowe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2021

For Constipation "The first time I took senokot it made me have a bowel movement within an hour but was ok. The second time I took one all hell broke loose. I don't know if having IBS plays a part in it but I get severely constipated and don't have bowel movements for up to a week sometimes but I took the senokot and once again within an hour I was on the toilet. I had a bowel movement. And then another. And another. In total 10 times since I've taken the pill over the course of the day. I have felt lightheaded all day and feel as though I am going to pass out every time I make my way to the toilet. I have barely eaten anything today just because my stomach is bothering me so much. Now trying to sleep but paranoid that I might end up needing to go for another bowel movement soon as my stomach is making some crazy noises. I would rather be constipated the side effects are not worth it I have been lying in bed all day unable to do anything at least when I am constipated I can still go on with my day to day"

• Teena...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2021

For Constipation "I am a small female and I took 3 Senokot pills before bed , because taking just one in the past did not help at all. I had a bowel movement in the mid morning but very painful cramps on and off for next several hours. Would not recommend because of that."

• Anon
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2021

For Bowel Preparation "Worked very well. Took 2 of the tablets at about 10pm. When I woke up, bowel movement started around 10am. I had no chills, no side effects like a few of the other reviews, no nausea. Just completely cleared me out!"

• Hat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2018

For Constipation "Hi I couldn’t go toilet for more than a week (although I do suffer with constipation). I took Senokot at night and the next day (around 3pm I had the urge to go. I went three times roughly and hour apart and ended up with diarrhea??? I did feel relieved but still a week later I’m stuck again????"

• DayleA
• July 19, 2021

For Constipation "I actually would recommend this product when you feel uncomfortably bloated. I took/take one tablet at night if I feel the need with a mixed herbal tea. The next morning you do need a bowel movement and you do get some cramping but if you don’t take more than you need it’s bearable and relieving. Heed the warnings though if you think you might not tolerate this or you’re tempted to take more than you should - DON’T. You will be on the loo on and off with severe stomach cramping for hours and hours. I took 2 one night and I could barely walk around town the next day I was in so much pain with my stomach and feeling sick. Can have really horrible side effects but if it’s needed it’s needed."

• Ring...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2022

For Constipation "I had been suffering with constipation for about 4 days when my husband suggested taking Senokot which worked for him. I took two tablets on the night of day 4 & of day 5-nothing happened... I took two tablets on the night of day 6 nothing happened until about 8am and all hell broke loose. I've had the squirts 24 hours with no sign of it stopping. Jesus, Mary and the wee donkey, I'm certain my bowels are on fire. Pros; I'm no longer constipated I've lost 3lb on the scales I've learned how to sprint Haven't had to leave the house for fear of straying too far from a toilet Cons: I haven't been able to put any faith in a fart in 24 hours I've run out of sudocream for the ring sting I'm like a shrivelled up prune I'm afraid to take a pain reliever for the cramps in case they are the only warning shot before the onslaught of liquid fire for the depths of hell"

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2018

For Constipation "Whoa. Ok, it WILL produce a bowel movement. But you ain't gonna like it. It will also produce cramps, gas and an unpleasant feeling. Do not take this before going to work! I only took 2 pills and it hammered me. It is anything but gentle. Am throwing these out and sticking to stool softeners, no laxatives."

• Momma
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2018

For Constipation "Ok so I took two pills at 8pm to help with some constipation I’d been having for a couple weeks. Honestly, I didn’t really look into it before buying it. I’d never taken a laxative before, and didn’t really think about how they work. So after I took the pills, I googled it. The reviews scared me to death. They read “explosive diarrhea, extreme cramping, vomiting......then more explosive diarrhea.” Not the stuff dreams are made of. I was so scared. The next day I was to have a 7 hour car ride with family and I thought for sure I’d be stopping and exploding diarrhea all day. I packed toilet paper, Imodium and Advil. What I got her period-like cramps, I felt a little crappy, but no diarrhea. Thank god. About 11 hours after I took the pills, I had soft stool. Then about 20 hours later had a little diarrhea. Not explosive :) I would use it again though. I felt a little crappy all day but it didn’t really do much for me."

• JoelM
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2021

For Constipation "I was nervous to try Senakot after reading the reviews on this site but I just wanted to post to say if you have opioid induced constipation it's worth giving senna a try. I can't comment on constipation in general but for OIC Senakot worked perfectly for me. Took 2 tablets at night and another 2 in the morning. By the evening I was all cleared out with no side effects whatsoever."

• Revie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2022

For Constipation "Oh my god how I wish I could go back in time. I took one tablet last night as I was quite badly constipated and I regret it SO much. I have had a terrible sleep, with horrible abdominal pains (equivalent to my bad period cramps), cold shakes and lightheadedness - I went to the bathroom when I could finally bare to move and I am somehow more constipated than before - so bad that I actually collapsed/passed-out on the toilet and have cut/bruised my eye. I am so so scared as I’m only young and alone at Uni at the moment and I genuinely feel like I may die the pain is that bad. Please, I suffer from constipation often, and I would rather be constipated all those times than take this again. Don’t take it!"

• RHYDEN
• February 14, 2018

For Constipation "Okay, I too at first had painful dry bowel movements, which I took as causing my constipation. The ones behind it were loose. (after taking Senokot) With me it seemed like the ones behind it had to push the old dry ones out first. This might take a day or two with Senokot. Ever since taking Senokot my movements have been loose. I have had constipation for years. I take two Senokot at night and sometimes one an hour after lunch."

• Conni...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2017

For Constipation "Omg awful tablets! made me cramp at 2am which woke me up and then the drama started. Drink water and try a more natural approach! ..No way I could take this daily! its not a nice feeling! and tad nauseated."

• Jack
• December 19, 2017

For Constipation "Very helpful medication, I didn’t experience any pain along with it despite all the previous comments. Just woke up and had to poo, I have IBS and it help a lot with my consitipation (plus it doesn’t have a taste unlike laxaday)"

• Bjorn...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 27, 2023

For Constipation "It’s hit or miss. Usually 2 regular strength will cause something in 24 hours. No cramps, no feeling of movement, just a sudden urge to go. It’ll be large and hard. One poop, no follow-ups, no diarrhea. Currently I’m on 30ml of lactulose twice daily, and Senokot every 3rd day to get it out. The lactulose doesn’t do anything but make my every third day poop not as hard as a rock."

• Anony...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 25, 2018

For Constipation "I suffer with IBS-c (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation) and rarely will have a bowel movement naturally. I take sennacot-s every 3 days and it consistently produces a bowel movement but it varies how my body reacts to the medication. At times I have to take two or three doses and other times it causes extreme cramps, nausea and diarrhea after one dose. Unfortunately any stimulant laxatives such as this cause “lazy bowel” and dependency issues. So although effective, I would recommend starting with something different such as lax-a-day before turning to this medication."

• JDB
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2022

For Constipation "I am 7 days post op from a hysterectomy and the pain meds I’m on have caused constipation. I took 2 of the Senekot-S (stool softener + laxative) at the request of my doctor. 7 hours after taking the pills, I started getting sharp and severe cramps in waves. Gradually, they became more intense, more severe and more frequent. This lasted for 6 full hours. I had 2 small BM’s during this time. Finally the cramping became so severe and there was no break between waves of pain that it had me comparing it to childbirth and kidney stones it was damn close to both. At that point, I had an explosion of diarrhea - multiple times in the span of 5-7 minutes. This was approximately 13 hours after taking the pills. I was able to get some relief at that point from the cramping but the bowels are still having spasms 24 hours later and expelling gas. Is this medication effective? Absolutely - it will 100% empty your bowels, but it is a HORRIBLE way to go. Don’t do it"

• ont
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2018

For Constipation "Product works! (But beware) I bought senokot to bring on vacation (time change messes with my bowels) and I was feeling a little backed up so I decided to give it try ahead of time to test the effectiveness. I only took 1 pill before bed and as other comments said I woke up around 2am with some slight cramping and discomfort but was able to fall back asleep. The next 2 days produced 5 movements and A LOT of gas and cramping. Nothing excrutiating but certainly not comfortable. For someone with severe constipation I'm sure this product is great but for the occasional user this is simply too strong."

• Jan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2022

For Constipation "I took senokot last night and was fine this morning went to the bathroom not diarrhea but close and the cramps in my stomach are horrendous I can hardly move I had to go to bed and I'm still here at 3pm I will never ever use this product again!! I only took 1 tablet and that was too many."

• Senokot
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2022

For Constipation "I used senokot last night around 9:30 pm. I had eaten a lot of food that day and still didn’t have a bowel movement so I took one of the laxatives, and went to bed. I woke up the next morning with awful stomach cramps and I didn’t know if it was from my period or from the senokot so I went to use the bathroom and everything came out, after that the stomach cramps stopped. It’s now 11:15 am and my stomach is just a tiny bit uncomfortable. I think it’s because I didn’t get EVERYTHING out yet. But I didn’t have a terrible experience with it. I probably won’t use again incase I get more of the other terrible side effects that I am terrified of."

• Burris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2017

For Constipation "Took 2 tabs in AM and 2 in pm for a bowel motion in the AM, horrible stomach cramps, not worth it just use milk of Magnesia no cramps and with right dose bowel movement in 2-3 hours and no cramps just drink hot liquids for a couple of hours !"

• Agnes
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2018

For Constipation "I bought Senokot syrup for my 82 year old mother but it is impossible for her to view the dosage instructions or info on side effects as the info was stuck to the side of the bottle under 3 layers is wrapper. It is very dangerous not to make the dosage info more visible especially for elderly patients who may not be dexterous enough to find the instructions."