Ok I took two dulcolax around 2am woke up at 5:41 am cramping ,Vomiting , pains weakness, feel like I'm dying it is now 8:26am can you eat or drink Anything?
Can you eat and drink while dulcolax is in your system?
Question posted by Ashley839 on 24 May 2014
Last updated on 25 May 2024 by Katyjay15
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3 Answers
Katyjay15
26 May 2024
As I just took 3 tablets earlier today suffered heartburn and cramping until it was time to go ew once I felt like I emptied my soul into the toilet I did feel better and also hungry. I opt
ed for lemon lime Gatorade water and fruit seems to be tolerating well.
DzooBaby
27 May 2014
Vomiting is not a common side effect of a laxative. I am wondering if it is from a virus or if it is from being constipated a long time causing vomiting. Are you passing any stool (pooping)? If no, you should be seen in the ER because you may have a bowel blockage rather than constipation. You should not feel so ill after taking a laxative. You can eat and drink if you feel up to it. In fact, you want to try to stay hydrated so sips of fluids like water, tea, juice, ice chips etc.
OhMyGosh
14 Aug 2016
Vomiting on Dulcolax is actually quite common I've heard because it's so rough.
emmala999
21 Aug 2016
Vomiting is very common when taking Ducolex - I vomit quite often when I take it - or if I do not vomit I get severely nauseated and even depressed. I have constipation problems and the only way I can go is by taking laxatives. Ducolex at least helps me with a cleansing bowel movement but the nausea and vomiting are so very unpleasant. I try to eat little bread before I take it and then another piece after I take it to try to avoid vomiting.
Gisland5
8 May 2019
I would just like to add becoming nausea shouldn't make you depressed. Upset maybe but not depressed. That's just my small research on it. I don't want people worrying like myself.
kaismama
24 May 2014
Try some hot tea, it might make you go and the cramping etc should stop then. Maybe some toast. Nothing heavier, you'll just barf.
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