Bisacodyl User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

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

For Constipation "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 your shriveled Gollum-like carcass 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."

• Dol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2020

For Constipation "This past Friday night, the 21st of Feb, I took one Dulcolax for constipation as per directions on the box, which said 1-3 may be taken. It was about 9:00 pm when I took it. By about 10, the pain and 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. It's Sunday, and it's 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 it's 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."

• App...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2020

For Bowel Preparation "I took Dulcolax as directed for the colonoscopy preparation. It was a horrendous experience. I vomited and had blasts of diarrhea. In addition, I suffered from excruciating stomach pain. I will not take Dulcolax again!"

• lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "I am 18 years old, 4’10, 86 lbs (probably a little less from all the pooping I’ve done in the past 24 hrs). I was literally terrified to take 4 Dulcolax 5 mg after reading these reviews. Being so small, I thought I was surely done for. I took my pills at noon (followed by a huge amount of Colyte later in the evening), but I had some cramping, kind of like period pain, but it was tolerable. I drank like 4 or 5 bottles of water before noon, and I ate spaghetti and salad the day before. I’ve had watery bowel motions since like 3 pm yesterday, but nothing that made me feel like I was dying."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2020

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

• Ame...
• November 17, 2019

For Constipation "Liquid Dulcolax 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 10 a.m. Two hours, nothing - not even a fart. After waiting three hours total, I took another full dose, it tastes good. At 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 the 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, barely making it 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. It's 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."

• Yea...
• November 7, 2014

For Constipation "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!"

• Ean...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2019

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

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2019

For Constipation "Ok, so I have a funny story about this. I was constipated for like 2 weeks, and so I got this medication, Dulcolax, and I took one in the morning and one in the day. Nothing happened for a while. So then my boyfriend and I went to a party at the lake. (I know I was an idiot.) Anyway, I started to get cramps, unfortunately, there are no bathrooms anywhere around there. So I told my BF to take me home, but while driving, I couldn't keep it in-it started seeping out, haha, so I told him to pull over. Then I got out and pulled my pants down and just let this waterfall of poop pour out of my butt. Haha, my man just covered his face in disgust, but I couldn't care!!! Oh, and no toilet paper, so I had to use old paper food bags that were in the car. We had to pull over 3 times so I could poop. Finally, we got home, I showered, and went one more time. The experience sucked, but afterwards, I felt so light and free. I felt amazing, haha. Anyway, that's my story."

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

For Constipation "This has got to be the worst stuff I have ever taken. I only go to the bathroom every 2 or 3 weeks. It gets overwhelming and just so bloated. I need relief. Well, Dulcolax 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 wringing out your insides. I have been dizzy, sick to my stomach, an overall ill feeling, and super nauseated. I would rather have a bloated stomach. Idk what to do! I have been up and down, sitting on the bathroom floor and on the 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."

• KJC...
• September 27, 2014

For Constipation "Female, 140 lbs, took 2 Dulcolax tablets at 6:30 pm, followed by 3 full glasses of water. Had been constipated for about 5 days prior. Woke up at 6:00 am 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."

• Bin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2019

For Constipation "Popped 4 of those suckers as instructed by my gastro in prep for my colonoscopy tomorrow. After reading these comments, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna die. Been sitting on the toilet now for over an hour trying to squirt anything outta my butt, however, it seems these cramps are going to keep building up until I finally explode in the bowl. My stomach is freaking massive right now from the bloating, and I honestly regret not bringing my pillow in here because it seems I'll be here for a while. Occasional poops trickling out. This is torture. Only a few more hours until I begin chugging the Miralax/Gatorade concoction. Colonoscopers, you are not alone. You will get through this. Bring a pillow to the bathroom and be sure your dogs have been fed. You will not be leaving. 5/10 because at least I'm off work for 2 days."

• Yas...
• January 7, 2020

For Bowel Preparation "I was advised by a doctor to take Dulcolax before the colonoscopy. Day 1 @ 8:30 PM: 2 tablets, 5 mg each. Woke up at 6:30 AM with cramps and passed motion. Then it all started an hour later with severe diarrhea and cramps. The pain was so intense I thought I’d have to call an ambulance. Alhamdulillah (praise be to God), it was okay after a few minutes. Had mild broth for breakfast and a few hours later passed motion twice with severe pain again. Had to take Drotin DS, 1 tablet. Had motion again in the night. Day 2, 3:30 AM. Woke up at midnight with cramps and motion. Did my Tahajjud prayers and went back to bed. The feeling of discomfort and sense of passing motion remains for the next 2 hours. People with IBS-D & A should “never” touch this tablet ever in their life. It’s a poison, not a lifesaving drug."

• Dul...
• January 7, 2021

For Constipation "Do not use this product in its liquid form. 1 hr after taking the minimum dose, it happened. Good. Four hours later, it feels like I have been in hard labor, 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 the shower. Please make this stop. DULCA-DON'T!!"

• Lad...
• June 9, 2020

For Constipation "So the dosage says to 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!"

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2011

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

• Jan...
• February 15, 2021

For Constipation "Took a few of these before bed (8 pm), woke up at 3:45 am in extreme pain! Cramping, nausea, severe gas pains, etc. I do not recommend this-constipation is more tolerable than this! I feel so, so very bad right now!!!"

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2020

For Constipation "Took 2 Dulcolax Pink at 10:30 pm due to not having a bowel movement for 3 days. I have IBS, and constipation can be sickening. Woke at 5:30 am with severe stomach cramps and feeling nauseous. Went to the restroom but no bowel movement. Finally able to go back to sleep and woke at 8:00 and started having loose bowel movements, then it changed to completely water. Have had an entire day of diarrhea and a sick stomach. This medicine is horrendous! Read the reviews before taking! Will not use again!"

• Nik...
• November 26, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "DO NOT TAKE!! Tonight was my first time taking a laxative, and I happened upon Dulcolax. I woke up at 2 AM with the worst stomach cramps of my entire life. Spent two hours puking/dry heaving, bawling my eyes out, my whole body tingling and blood red, and sweating profusely while butt naked on the toilet. I seriously almost called 911. I really thought I was dying. I would much rather go through labor again than ever feel like this. Will NEVER take this again!!!"

• Iss...
• July 17, 2019

For Constipation "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."

• Len...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 16, 2020

For Constipation "Omg, the stories of the others that experienced this dreadful laxative are hilarious, but at the same time, I feel their pain. They changed something with the Dulcolax pink. It never used to cause the nausea and stomach pains that it does now. I have to look into a new laxative as I can’t deal with this when I have to take it often due to constipation. I wish they hadn’t changed the makeup of this because it never used to cause the pain and nausea, dry heaving like it does now. Seriously, I wish someone at Dulcolax would read these reviews."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2021

For Bowel Preparation "Took 4 Dulcolax at 4 pm after being on clear liquid all day and already having loose stool. Started MiraLAX at 5:30. Finished the first bottle of Gatorade/MiraLAX mix by 6:30. Drank extra water. Had horrible stomach cramps, nausea, rest of the evening. Could not drink anymore till 6 am Gatorade/MiraLAX. Colonoscopy went well. 2 small polyps. 4 days later, still having stomach cramps, nausea, anorexia. I think 4 Dulcolax was overdoing it for me. I'll consider it an adverse reaction to Dulcolax tablets."

• yuc...
• September 10, 2014

For Bowel Preparation "I am getting ready for a colonoscopy, and I am taking these two days prior. I was thinking since I have problems with constipation I would take 2 with dinner, and then I took 3 before I go to bed. I woke up with the most painful cramps and have been peeing out my butt for 3 minutes. I would recommend not taking more than 1. I was stupid because I thought it wouldn't help. Wow, was I wrong."

• Sur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2021

For Constipation "I took 2 tabs yesterday at noon, and I will never do that again. I had such sharp pain, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and it went on all day. DO NOT use this product! The box claims it's gentle... far from it. I have suffered through painful situations, but this was one of the most horrific. I will write a letter to the company."

• Lin...
• January 14, 2020

For Constipation "I have taken this product, Dulcolax, in the past and thought I was going to need an ambulance. But I have learned 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 bear. 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 you're awake during the night, drink it then. Helps so much you can go to the toilet with only very slight cramps."