Dulcolax for Constipation User Reviews (Page 5)

• Dia...
• September 4, 2014

"I took Dulcolax about 9 pm, and normally it doesn't affect me whatsoever. It woke me at 6 am with severe cramps, worse than childbirth, to be honest. I feel a cold sweat coming on, I was dizzy. I couldn't sit in one place, I was in that much pain. I would not recommend this, I'd go for the easy option of pure orange or something along those lines."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2023

"This product is just awful, do not risk it no matter how desperate you are with constipation. It did clear me out, but OMG, the pain. A few times, I have wondered if I did severe damage to my intestines and should go to the ER. Forty-eight hours later, I am in constant pain of all sorts across my stomach area and bowels. I am burping a lot, lots of gas, and sometimes it feels like a heart attack is coming on, and well, it feels worse than being constipated by far. I have been drinking peppermint and chamomile tea and lots of water to flush its side effects out, but so far no change. This product really should not be on the market, given how many people have the same experience. And the label is incredibly misleading, not gentle in the least."

• Tar...
• August 15, 2020

"OMG. I took 2 Dulcolax pills around 11 a.m., and around 4 p.m., I had severe cramps in my entire stomach. It felt like a knife stabbing for almost 15 to 20 minutes in critical pain. Could not even hold myself, rushing to the bathroom. I felt all of my fluid was out of my body. Horrible experience. Called the pharmacist, she suggested to drink Gatorade in case to stop dehydration. Never ever again. I am so exhausted."

• Bea...
• August 18, 2020

"Dulcolax is absolutely horrendous. It doesn’t take long to kick in at all. Pain literally feels like labor cramps but worse (I've had three children), made me feel very sick, hot and cold sweats. I’m so glad I only took one and not three, I think it would have been the end of me if I had taken three tablets! Yes, it did work, but I don’t think the pain was worth it. It went on for hours, the worst diarrhea, so if you did take this, I’d cancel any plans you have booked in."

• CJa...
• February 29, 2020

"I haven’t had a bowel movement maybe 4 days, which is usual for me. I go at least once a day. I took this product at night. I took 3 pills and woke up the next morning in so much pain. I read the side effects before taking this, but this is very excruciating. I feel sick with cramps and nausea. Hey, it did work... it’s not worth it."

• Anonymous
• June 24, 2017

"I'm convinced that the only people that give good reviews of this stuff are the people that work at the company that makes it. I have taken so many other laxatives with no issues, but this one, not so much. The cramps were excruciating, and the sweating was insane. This product should be taken off the market."

• Nat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2021

"Man, oh man! I'm 60, and I've always had constipation. I mean, I literally have only gone to the bathroom 2-3 times a week and (hate to be so graphic) my stools were hard as rocks. Ex-Lax caused cramping so bad it was like short labor pains. I've been on 2 Dulcolax tablets every other day for about 2 weeks, and I've never had absolutely normal bowel movements in my entire life! There's absolutely no cramping. No watery BMs... like Ex-Lax. And I can't believe how much better I feel because I'm going to the potty like a normal person!"

• Dj3...
• January 31, 2017

"This product should be taken off the market. After having surgery a week ago, the anesthesia left me with constipation. I took one pill in the AM, and around 5 pm the severe cramping and nausea began. I am still going through it as I type this from the bathroom with cold sweats and wishing I could just die. If I had known this was the result of taking this 'over-the-counter' medication, I'd have never willingly done so. Shame on me for not checking reviews ahead of time, as it looks as if more people than not have suffered the same results. Why on earth would the FDA continue to allow this drug on the market? I have no idea. I'm not even over my surgery yet, now add this to the mix? I was looking for relief. This is the exact opposite."

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2021

"No. Just no. True to its word, the pooping didn't start until 6-12 hours. What the box doesn't say is that I would continue rushing to the bathroom off and on for a minimum of 10 hours after that. This was accompanied by pain and chills and more diarrhea than I've had in a lifetime. So, before taking this, ask yourself, 'How desperate am I?'"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2014

"Yup, no doubt it works. I take it at night before I sleep, so then in the morning I am forced to wake up because the cramps hurt so much. But honestly, it works, and the pain is bearable, and the result is awesome, a bunch of diarrhea later, and I feel awesome!"

• Tas...
• February 23, 2017

"Took two pills around 11:30 pm, had cramps and nausea all night. Woke up at 7:30 and decided to try to go to the bathroom. In the 10 steps it took to get to the bathroom, I already felt faint, nauseous, and had cold sweats. Passed out on the toilet, so I crawled back to bed for a few minutes before feeling the worst cramps of my life. Crawled back to the bathroom and did produce a BM, but while I was washing my hands, went completely unconscious, fell, and split my chin on my bathtub, not bad enough to get stitches, but still. I was so weak I couldn't even type my phone password in to call for help. Finally, my roommate found me, but come on... this pill should not be on the market. Unbelievable the FDA approves this for OTC."

• Ano...
• August 11, 2017

"Let me preface this by saying that I am no stranger to pain, and I consider myself to have a high pain tolerance. I have had PCOS and endometriosis since I was 14, and so I am no stranger to cramping. This, however, was the worst pain I have felt in my life. I was on the floor crying and yelling and considered going to the emergency room several times, but I knew there was no way I could drive myself there. When I was finally able to get some relief, everything that came out of my body was in liquid form. I have never experienced something like that in my life. The pain was so bad at points that I was dry heaving in the sink and sweating uncontrollably. I have never reviewed a drug before, but I feel so strongly against it that it was necessary."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2020

"I only took one Dulcolax and woke up around 2 a.m. with abdomen pains. I sat on the toilet, the pain became excruciating, where I got really clammy and almost passed out once. When it came out, it did with force, the pain then disappeared straight after. It’s concerning that these are sold at supermarkets, and I only took one and felt like it was the end of me. I’ve actually never felt such pain before, I won’t take it again as that short moment of pain will scare me for some time."

• Den...
• February 27, 2020

"I have taken this before and yes I did experience stomach cramps but they were bearable. Ideally, I think 2 tablets is enough, taken just before you go to bed. They tend to ‘go through me’ at about 5 am and BM can continue for a few hours. Would definitely recommend taking but stick to weekends."

• Pet...
• July 13, 2013

"Dosage for adults says 1-3 pills. I'm 27, 130 lbs, hadn't gone for almost two weeks and was starting to feel full even when I didn't eat and extremely bloated. I only took one pill because I didn't want severe cramping. Seven hours later, after a lot of rumbling and mild cramping, I had to 'go'. Intense cramping during going, my knees were shaking and I vomited three times as well. This certainly works, but I also felt like I had a severe stomach virus for about the 30-minute duration. This was from one pill. I couldn't imagine taking two or three. Everyone's bodies react differently, but I will be going the enema route next time."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2019

"TRULY AWFUL - BEWARE. Dulcolax should be prescription only. I took a tablet at 11:00 pm, woke up around 5:00 am with excruciating stomach cramp pains and sickly nausea. All day it was explosive diarrhea, and I mean explosive, feces everywhere, it shot out so quickly. I have had to have several showers, a carpet is ruined, my clothes soiled, and the bathroom stinks. I will never take this product again."

• Cap...
• November 11, 2014

"Works like a charm - a crampy, semi-painful charm, but still I'm 150 lbs, 5'7''. I would recommend starting with one pill, no dairy before or after, and lots of water to go with it. The pain - and there is pain - is bearable, and if you absolutely need to go, Dulcolax will get you there overnight. But make sure you can afford to be up during a couple of hours that night."

• Fem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2015

"I am 5 feet and 135 pounds. I took one tablet and had multiple normal BMs over a 24-hour period with no cramping, nausea, or sweats. Tips: 1) Take with a lot of water and some food; 2) Take one at the beginning; 3) Don't immediately sleep; 4) Wait 24 hours before taking more."

• Jji...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 19, 2015

"This pill is just simplest amazing. I have severe to moderate constipation. Three pills always do the trick for me. Although you may experience pain cramps. But other than that, this pill is a lifesaver."

• Mel...
• April 9, 2016

"Reading the reviews on people's experiences with pain, I feel they are missing the point that the pain is all the crap moving its way down. I experienced the same sort of pain this morning, but it's the same pain I get when I haven't been for days, and it all finally starts moving. It doubles me over and takes my breath away. So I think the pain is a sign that there's a lot of crap inside that needs to move."

• Hia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2017

"I take 3 pills twice a week. I take it at bedtime with tons of water. The stomach cramps wake me up about 4 am. They are fairly severe. Sometimes I get shakes or cold sweats. By 7 am, I have a BM but usually experience chills. I do get bad diarrhea for several hours after the first BM, but after this, my bloated stomach feels 1000 times better and I can eat again. I get so blocked up that I don't want to eat and feel sick. So yes, there are side effects, but they don't last forever and they are bearable. I'll take it again."

• Lul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2020

"I used the suppository, and it worked in 20 minutes! No pain, just some rumbling in the intestines. I feel no pain, no discomfort, nothing dramatic by any means. It did the trick. I feel better. I've used the pill form of Dulcolax before a while ago and experienced some stomach discomfort and weakness. So, I recommend the suppository form of Dulcolax. You'll get the job done quickly and not have to worry about side effects and upset tummies. I've also used Miralax before, and it seems mild, works well, it just seems to take a little longer to work."

• Chi...
• August 12, 2017

"I really don't recommend this seemingly 'gentle' pill. I've always had bowel problems (not IBS), just not the greatest stomach. I was constipated due to my period when I found this in the drug store. It said it was gentle, so I thought I would give it a go. Took one pill around 1:00 a.m. after getting back from a cookout. Woke up at 5:00 with excruciating cramps, worse than menstrual cramps, that would not go away. Ran to the toilet and had the worst diarrhea of my life. This makes you go, but if you would like to venture to hell and back, be my guest. Never using this again."

• Omg...
• January 12, 2020

"Oh. My. Do. Not. Do. It. I have never in my life experienced such awful pain! Took a Dulcolax at 9:30 pm last night, and woke up at 4:00 am with honestly the worst stomach cramps ever. I felt like I was giving birth. I was actually debating waking up my mom, which I never do. I went to the toilet, but just passed gas. My belly was so bloated. I woke up again at 5:00 am in just as much pain. I ran to the toilet, and omg... I think I was passing pure water for about fifteen minutes, none. Stop. My head was in the sink as I felt so sick I thought I was going to pass out. The cramping... oh my god. And the noise! You've never heard a stomach gurgle so hard in your life. It was so loud, my dad heard it. So when I woke up again at 7:00 am for work, I had to go again. I’m still suffering so badly now that I've had to take the day off work because any water I drink, I pass back down the toilet. I never ever have days off. I think I'm going to burn the packet. Don't do it!"

• Pol...
• January 16, 2017

"I hadn't had a proper BM for about 2 weeks. I picked up Dulcolax Sensitive and took 2 pills at 10 pm. At 2:38 am, the cramps started. It started with the worst cramps I've ever experienced, together with intense nausea and vomiting, cold sweats (to the point my fingers and lips were blue), and terrible shakes. By around 4 am, I had my first BM, which was significant, and I then spent until 1:30 pm continuously on the toilet, simultaneously vomiting and having diarrhea. It's now 4:30 pm, I can't even take a sip of water without vomiting, I'm still having painful cramps, and I feel extremely weak. I would never recommend this medication to anyone, no matter how 'effective' it is."