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Correctol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Correctol has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 39 reviews on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 41% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Correctol

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  • Tot...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 24, 2014

For Constipation "I've taken Correctol several times in my life, and it worked without any horrible side effects. I had back surgery and was on oxycodone for two years. Now, off oxycodone for over a year, I have taken Correctol. I get very 'jittery', feel like I have to vomit, and pretty heavy cramps. Using Correctol all while taking oxycodone, I had no side effects. Evidently, the oxycodone exchanges something in my body chemistry which causes me now to have bad side effects. But, the good outweighs the bad. I'll still use Correctol when I have to, but now with side effects."

9 / 10
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  • Dka...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 16, 2021

For Constipation "Will never take again. Took 2 pills 2 hours ago and am in the worst pain ever. The pain is so severe it's coming through my back. I'm doubled over on the floor of my bathroom. I can't even get up. How is there not a lawsuit after all these reviews? I barely have used the bathroom. If pain gets much worse, I am going to the emergency room. It is so bad, and it is not my lower stomach. It's from my belly button up and coming out my back. Do not use this stuff. It will hurt you. It is dangerous."

1 / 10
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  • Gin...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 30, 2018

For Constipation "Worst experience EVER! I took 2 of them on Sunday night around 8 pm. I had several bowel movements the next morning when I woke up. Felt fine. As I began my day, I started to feel queasy. I had a light breakfast and drank some tea. By noon, I was throwing my guts up and blood too. After I threw up, I was fine, there was nothing on my stomach. I ate a bowl of chicken noodle soup, crackers, and ginger ale... couldn't even keep it down an hour and threw it all back up. Mine was coming up and not out. Around 6 pm, I ate a few more crackers and ginger ale because I was so weak. I broke out in a horrible sweat, and it was coming out of both ends. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! I will use natural products in the future."

3 / 10
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  • November 16, 2016

For Constipation "I took one last night, only worked a little, took one more today, hope it works by morning without bad side effects. I used to take 2 laxatives at once but experienced faintness, nausea, and severe hot flashes. So I only will take one and not repeat the dose for at least 12 hours."

2 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 29, 2010

For Constipation "Horrible stomach cramping and the urge to vomit, but never did. I think I would have rather stayed constipated! Ouch!"

5 / 10
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  • Meg...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 30, 2015

For Constipation "Horrible! I took it before I went to bed around 10 p.m. Bad cramps all night, even worse in the morning. Had diarrhea all day! I will never take this again."

6 / 10
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  • jle...
  • December 1, 2009

For Constipation "Worked as described."

8 / 10
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  • Ell...
  • January 24, 2020

For Constipation "This is the best laxative on the market. I take it at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and I go first thing in the morning. No cramps! It is very dependable."

10 / 10
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  • Im...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 8, 2017

For Constipation "I took 2 at bedtime, and slept. Once I woke up, I had to use the bathroom, which is a good thing. I love it."

10 / 10
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  • Ann...
  • November 11, 2016

For Constipation "My God, people, how much are you taking? More is not better! For me, a half a pill gets the job done nicely and comfortably overnight without duress."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • November 17, 2012

For Constipation "This is the only laxative I've used that is effective without causing stomach cramps or discomfort. It works without fail and enables you to remain in control, no mad dashes to the toilet."

9 / 10
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  • Jus...
  • July 26, 2016

For Constipation "Just night sweats, a little cramping, no poop! I took two pills and nada."

2 / 10
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  • 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..."

1 / 10
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  • Sha...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 1, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Had a little stomach cramping and nausea, just as with any other laxatives I've taken. I'm very satisfied though because it really cleaned me out. Exactly what I wanted!!! Thank you!!!"

9 / 10
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