Dulcolax Laxative and Tremors: What Users Say

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2021

For Constipation "WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. I took 3, like the box said (10 pm). I took it because I haven't been able to potty for a week. Around 2 am, I woke to my stomach cramping so bad. I got up and went to the bathroom, and nothing happened. 30 minutes later, I felt even worse, so I went back to the bathroom. At this point, I'm nauseated and very lightheaded, and once I got to my destination, sweat was literally pouring off me like I've been digging holes in the desert with a temperature of 115 outside. With all of this going on, I went into an anxiety attack, which now it's hard to breathe. Thankfully, it FINALLY released itself. The next morning, I felt like I've been run over by an 18-wheeler and exhausted beyond belief and shaky. Definitely not ever taking this again."

• Cat...
• July 19, 2021

For Constipation "I took these pills at 9 a.m., and by 1 p.m. I was overcome with intense stomach cramps, shaking, sweating, and diarrhea. Since 1 p.m. I’ve had multiple bouts of diarrhea, and I’m extremely nauseous. It’s now 6:30 p.m., and I’m literally afraid to leave my bedroom for fear I may not make it to the bathroom. Constipation is better than this. I will be throwing this product in the trash and advise others not to use it."

• Vic...
• September 23, 2017

For Constipation "Literally, as I type, I feel like I'm dying. Long story short, yesterday I was pretty constipated and in pain because I couldn't seem to have a BM. If I did, it was your typical push and drop a pebble, and that's it. So it's 11 a.m., I take 2 Dulcolax and go to work. I left at 3:30 p.m. because I knew I'd be in the bathroom a lot. 5:30 p.m. rolls around, and I am hit with a violent, and I mean VIOLENT BM. I could have sworn I pooped out a boulder. It's now 11:47 p.m., and I'm STILL having BMs, along with nausea (I can barely get water down without wanting to vomit), EXTREME stomach pain, cramps I can feel ALL OVER my abdomen, dizziness, and I'm very weak and shaky. I've had to talk myself out of the ER all night, but at this point, I'm ready to seriously cry."

• Lou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2018

For Constipation "The most excruciating pain of my life! I’m not sure how these are allowed on the market!? They may relieve constipation, but in such a dangerous way! DO NOT TAKE! Shaking, sickness, unbearable pain, and fainting!? I think I’d rather be constipated for the rest of my life than endure the last few hours I have. I’ve recently had a laparoscopy, so I’m tender and sore as it is. The anesthetic or the pain relief they gave me has caused me to be constipated for the past 4 days. I took 2 tablets at 8 am this morning and fell asleep, woke up at 12 in excruciating pain. I have had a bowel motion, but totally with the extreme pain. I’m still suffering 8 hours later. This should not be allowed on the market!"

• Run...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2016

For Constipation "My husband asked for something to help with pooping (he never needs help as he is very regular). I gave him what I take: Dulcolax little 5 mg gold pills, 2 pills at 11:30 pm. His first after the first poop this AM and after breakfast, he got nauseous, it has continued all day with finally taking Pepto-Bismol to help cramps (which will turn your stool watery or not very dark to black). We thought he had food poisoning, as I have taken Dulcolax for years with no problem. Then I searched, and to my surprise, this doctor-recommended laxative has made his Memorial Day weekend suck. 2 colonoscopy, no problem. He had the shivers, shakes, projectile vomiting after drinking water, and terrible stomach cramps, first time I have seen this. Big man spent most of the day in bed."

• Wow...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2021

For Constipation "Took the drops as directed on Sunday. The cramps started 12 hours later, with on-and-off trips to the loo. Then there was the vomiting and shaking. Over 48 hours later, and I still feel very, very ill. DO NOT TAKE THIS PRODUCT! If I wasn't working from home, this would have had me take at least 2 days off. Made me so, so ill."

• lus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2022

For Constipation "Never use again at all. Severe pain. Sweating. Shakes. I’m actually quite scared I’m going to pass out."

• Ann...
• July 23, 2021

For Constipation "Horrible, 0/10, up all night, too weak to do anything the next day, shaky, pale, vomiting. Afraid to eat or drink. Took 2 as recommended on the instructions."