Bisacodyl User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Cur...
• September 20, 2014

For Constipation "I normally take Miralax when I'm constipated because it just softens my bowels and regulates me afterwards, but I couldn't find any in the store, so I bought Dulcolax for the first time. Well, I took two tablets at 11:30 at night, thinking I would wake up late in the morning and use the bathroom-no problem. No. At 4:30 am, I woke up and felt like someone was punching me in the stomach, and I thought I was going to vomit. I then had diarrhea, and then the 'peeing from my butt' experience."

• Lov...
• December 28, 2014

For Constipation "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, and ran to the restroom! 2 hours later, I woke up to the worst sweats and 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."

• Reg...
• October 4, 2018

For Constipation "I get backed up, so I tried these at 2 a.m. with the intent to be cleared out by the next day. After 30 mins in, I was slightly dizzy/nauseous. At 8 a.m., I thought I was giving birth from my navel. I got up, and as soon as I was upright, my gut seized the wrath of Satan. I’ve not had worse stomach pain ever, and I once ate 3 McChickens in a row. I sat on the toilet for 20 mins expecting chaos, and nada. After another painful 10 mins, I passed liquid. It was the temp of the sun. 3 mins like someone turned on the faucet in my bowels. It seemed to help momentarily. As a testament to how momentary that relief was, I’m writing this review from the toilet. I'm thinking I may succumb to the worst case of dysentery known to man. Now to cancel my dinner plans so I can begin writing my last will and testament. TLDR: For God's sake, avoid this like your life depends on it. Because you’ll be making deals with the devil to get off the pot. Trust me. This is sound advice. Do not do it."

• Ade...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2025

"I've been so constipated that I've not been able to poop, with extremely painful stomach cramps after taking Dulcolax, and it started to work in 20-45 minutes. I started pooping for 2 days constantly, even water and everything. I slept in the toilet because my butt hurt from pooping, even writing this, I'm still in the toilet. Best of the best. I want to recommend everyone Dulcolax 10mg, absolutely worth the medicine. You will not be constipated anymore. 10 stars."

• MAD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2020

For Bowel Preparation "Preparing for a colonoscopy, and Dr. instructions told me to take 4 Dulcolax tablets. I took 4 at 11:30 a.m. Been drinking Gatorade and now water. Finally had 'liftoff' at 1:45. Some cramping and noises from the intestines, think I'll be stuck on this throne for a long time. Make sure you drink a lot of Gatorade and water before even taking any of these. At 4 p.m. I start the Miralax. What a night this is going to be... dang."

• Anonymous
• September 23, 2020

For Constipation "Never take this. I took it around 5 pm and woke up around 1 am from severe pain in my stomach. It’s been hurting for about 2 hours now... I’ve never experienced this amount of pain from taking laxatives."

• Opi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 23, 2013

For Constipation "I am on prescription opiate pain medication, which makes me constipated on a regular basis. I have tried every laxative on the market aside from enemas, and this is the ONLY one that relieves me. Yes, I do experience cramping a few minutes before 'it's time to go,' but it definitely does its job every time."

• Too...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2016

For Constipation "Okay, so I did the worst possible thing and not read the packaging. Thought they were an instant fix, not hours, so when after half an hour I took the first one and nothing, I took another two. And then after an hour, another two. I repeat: READ THE PACKAGING. Two hours later, I had the worst diarrhea of my life visiting a sick relative. Since then, which was 7 hours ago, I haven't been able to get up off the toilet. These work, but please don't be an absolute idiot like I was and take that many. There is nothing left to come out of me, but it's still coming. It feels like Satan is trying to rip my heart out through my anus."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2020

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

• Bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2020

For Constipation "I had not had a bowel movement for a couple of days, so I decided to try Dulcolax. I took 2 tabs around 6 pm and went on with my usual routine, which included exercise, lots of water, and a bath. I went to bed around 9 pm and woke at 12:30 am with intense stomach cramps. The pain was almost equivalent to the time I gave birth with no pain meds. This pain went on for a couple of hours. I was sweaty and laying on the bathroom floor naked when my husband found me. He helped me to the toilet where I finally went to the bathroom. It was pure liquid. This went on for several minutes. I also ended up throwing up several times. I was so sick I had to call into work. After 24 hours, I was still weak and could not eat much. I will NEVER take this product again!!!"

• Nao...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2019

For Constipation "First of all, if this is your first time using Dulcolax, do not take more than one unless you have a death wish. I took one pill at 9 pm before bed and slept through the night with no issues. By 9 am, nothing had happened, so I made the choice to take another. Don't make that mistake. By 12:50 pm, I was in agony, slumped on the toilet with sweat dripping down my face. I had the shakes and was genuinely very close to dialing 999. Nothing came out after 10 minutes or so, so I went to leave the bathroom just so my colleagues knew I was still alive. As soon as I stood up, it felt like a volcano had just erupted in my bowels. The contractions willed the hard stool and what felt like tap water straight out of me. I was just a mere passenger. I have been to the toilet twice since, and it is still the consistency of water. At the end of the day, it worked exactly as it should. Just be patient."

• Abb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2020

For Constipation "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 won’t stop."

• Mom...
• October 12, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "This is the worst med ever! There is absolutely nothing 'gentle' about it. I've tried it 3x and have given up. First, the cramps were unbearable, to the point where the pain was so bad I started sweating real bad, my hands were clammy, I was dizzy, I felt like I was dying. I literally almost passed out! They need to pull this off the market!"

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

For Constipation "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."

• jjt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2019

For Constipation "I have suffered with chronic constipation my entire life. I have had scope tests, tried all the things I read about and what the doctor says, but after a while everything stops working and I have to take a store-bought laxative. I bought Dulcolax for women because it said GENTLE overnight dependable relief. What a crock. This product almost killed me. At 11 pm I took 2 little pills. By 2 am the cramps started, by 4 am the pain was getting severe and I was up every 20 minutes. By 6 am I was vomiting and the pain was excruciating, by 8 am I had to call for my husband because I was sweating profusely, my skin felt clammy, my legs were tingling and my head started to spin like I was going to pass out. The pain just kept getting worse. I was a full 36 hours in sheer agony. It did move my bowels, but at this cost, it is not worth it. I actually thought at one point that I was going to die. This product is dangerous and should not be sold to anyone."

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

For Constipation "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."

• Hib...
• September 8, 2014

For Constipation "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' worth of constipation than take this again."

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

For Constipation "Took Dulcolax to help with constipation. BIG mistake. Took one pill last night for the first time at 10 pm and woke up at 9 am 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."

• Wor...
• March 24, 2010

For Constipation "This medicine worked for me! The other reviews were so negative. It scared me so badly! I decided to take this medicine for my constipation, and then after I took the pill at 12:30 pm after lunch (no milk or antacids with it though). I got online to find out how long it would take for it to work (it stated 6 to 12 hours), but for me, it was 4.5 hours. I did have some discomfort, but I had some discomfort from my constipation too. I am not saying that the other reviewers didn't have these horrible side effects, I am sure they did. I thought I would get on here though because those negative side effects do not happen to everyone! I do have to say though, I am so glad I didn't take it before bedtime (like suggested on the box) because that would have put me up at 2:30 AM in the morning when everything got flushed out. That wouldn't have made me a happy camper. Glad I decided to take it after lunch, and then I was home at 4:30 after work, and went to the bathroom, and it truly does clean you out! My advice: be smart with the timing and place you take this medicine if you decide to try it."

• Liv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 24, 2014

For Constipation "Oh, this product works alright. I took 2 around 11 a.m., and right now it's 3:45 in the morning, and I am experiencing the worst stomach pain ever. Seriously, if you're going to use this, just take one."

• max...
• October 31, 2014

For Constipation "Had been constipated for the past 5 days and was tired of feeling like crap (no pun intended), so I decided to give this a try. I'll do a little more research next time, but I'm quite happy to say that it worked. Took 2 pills at 12:15 pm and had bowel movements at 4:15, 5:15, and 6:15, like clockwork. I believe what you do before and after you take the pills definitely affects how you will feel when it hits you. I had veggies, a fiber bar, and an energy drink for breakfast, two fiber bars for lunch, and drank a liter of water when I got home. If your body isn't ready, then you can expect to feel terrible because your digestive tract has nothing else to pull from. I'm a 5'4'', 125 lb woman and didn't have any horrendous side effects."

• Rae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2020

For Constipation "Took 2 Dulcolax tablets at 8 pm for relief. Got no relief at all. Relief I actually survived the ordeal. By 3 am, I thought I was going to vomit. Cramps so incredibly strong. Nothing happened. Laid on the bathroom floor covered in cold sweat. Could not move, even to sit on the toilet was risky as I was extremely faint and lightheaded. Finally had a release. Thought my whole insides ended outside. Thought that had to be all, but no, another 3 hours of incredible pain, cramps, and sweats. Ended up sleeping on the bathroom floor to cool down. Two days later, and I can’t seem to eat without getting massive pain in my stomach area. Have a recurring cramping nearly every 30 minutes that has me hunched over in pain. If it doesn’t stop tomorrow, I will need to see the doctor. Hopefully not a twisted bowel due to tablets."

• Anonymous
• July 26, 2021

For Constipation "OMG. Save yourself. Do the enema. Holy smokes. My diet was off, and I knew it. After the 3rd day, I figured I better do something. My abdomen was huge. I'm not a big guy and don't take meds of any kind willingly, so when it said I could take 1 to 3 of these tiny time bombs, I opted for 1. ONE. The cramps started about 6 hours later. Got me out of bed. I spent the next 2 hours doubled over in pain so high I vomited. No joke! Both figuratively and truthfully. No BM yet. I figured if it hurt that bad, I must have a real problem. Bowel obstruction? Cancer? I thought I was dying. I lay on the bathroom floor in a cold sweat, only getting up to vomit or try to crap. Once it finally happened, it took 3 days to be over. My body kept trying to turn my anus inside out. Poor butt bled for 24 hours. My stomach still isn't right 4 days later. Save your booty! Don't do it! Anything but Dulcolax... that part on the box that says 'Gentle, dependable relief,' there ain't nothing GENTLE about it!! POOPERS BEWARE!!"

• Anonymous
• June 14, 2019

For Constipation "Had taken Dulcolax in the past with moderate luck and no side effects... until now. I took it last night because I ran out of Miralax, which I have to take every night for my IBS-C. As with other reviewers, I am in some of the worst pain of my life, AND in the past, I have been carted off to the ER in an ambulance twice. I am having bowel movements irregularly with increasing pain, even though I am expelling waste. I feel nauseated to the point where I think I might throw up or pass out. I have broken into a feverish sweat and cannot stop shaking. To address other reviewers: yes, I drank the water and no, it didn’t help; and I have taken at least 3 other laxatives before with no severe pain, so the pain is NOT necessary to sit through to have a bowel movement. I say sit, but I have no strength to keep myself in any position but lying on the floor due to the pain. I will return to my trusted Miralax. This medicine is poison and should not be sold to anyone for any reason."

• Sio...
• August 2, 2016

For Constipation "Took 5 mg of Dulcolax going to bed at 10 pm. Woke at 4 with excruciating abdominal cramps, then started having heart palpitations, sweats, nausea, worse pain than childbirth... then I fainted! Woke up on the tiled bathroom floor with 4 children looking at me thinking I was dead... have a head injury from the bang on the tiled floor, soiled myself 'cause I hadn't the energy to lift myself to the toilet seat... profuse diarrhea for 30 minutes... bed-ridden for 6 hours after the faint... NEVER again will I take this medicine... on the bottle, it says 'for gentle relief of constipation'... nothing could be further from the truth. I'm actually traumatized."