Correctol and Stomach Pain: What Users Say

• Hel...
• June 2, 2017

For Constipation "Oh my God! I read the instructions. It says 1 to 3 tablets at bedtime. I took 2. I honestly believe that 3 would've killed me dead! Worst stomach pain and cramps of my life. I was sure I was dying. Vomiting, sweating, and labored breathing, as well as shaking and panic-stricken. I am sure that people who took 3 of those demon pills died in their bathrooms a painful and slow death. Rest in peace!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2019

For Constipation "This pill is supposed to cater to women. There is nothing ladylike about this pill. Took it at 3:30 pm, started working around 2:30 am. Felt like I was giving birth again but from the other end. The stomach pains are so intense I thought I was going to pass out. I vomited for about two hours on and off. Stomach pains are still here almost 24 hours later. If I try to eat, it feels like something is trying to claw its way out of my stomach. Never again will I take this pill. I’ve started writing my last will and testament in case I don’t make it through this. I’m leaving my Correctol to my mother-in-law."

• SRR...
• May 7, 2016

For Constipation "I took it before going to bed at 11 pm and woke up around 3 am with excruciating back pain and stomach pain. I was literally on the floor breathing like I was in active labor. The pain was getting worse by the second, and then I started sweating so badly that my PJ's and hair were literally soaked, and it was dripping off of my face and chest. I couldn't tell if I was going to throw up, poop, or if I was having a legit heart attack. I couldn't even yell for help to my sleeping husband because I was in so much pain. I was honestly scared at this point because I've taken Ex-Lax and never had this sort of reaction. I started to push and massage my abdomen, which helped alleviate a little bit of the pain/cramping that I was having."

• Net...
• March 2, 2017

For Constipation "I tried the lower doses and it never worked. Finally, I tried the 3-pill dose, and it worked. I took 3 pills a few different times, thinking maybe it was worse because of something I had eaten before taking the laxative. Nope! They are just horrible. I only gave a 6 because yes, it does work. But the stomach pain is too much. I've taken the pills at 6:30 a.m., and by 10 a.m., I'm in serious pain and running to the bathroom! I have to have a full 24 hours before I leave home because it literally cleans everything out all day. It makes me go 4-8 times in 24 hours. I'm wondering if myself and others may be severely allergic to an ingredient inside the pill? Ask your doctor before use, please!!"

• Moe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2018

For Constipation "Omg, I will never take this drug again. Like the other people here who stated it caused nausea, stomach cramping, and so on, yep, I had the same side effects as well. I took one yesterday around 4 pm, and it kicked in about an hour later. Today it's 10 am, and I am still getting the abdominal pain occasionally. Yes, it definitely does the job, but the side effects are downright horrible! I had the chills, worst stomach/back pain ever, nausea, fatigue, and generally overall feeling like crap. Thank goodness I didn't have to work today. If you have a sensitive stomach, do not take this!"

• Tlm...
• August 31, 2017

For Constipation "Worst stomach pain of my life. Agonizingly painful. Never again. Took 3 for severe constipation. Debating on going to the ER if the pain comes back..."