Dulcolax and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2022

For Bowel Preparation "I had very mild constipation and took 1 Dulcolax - within 20 minutes I had severe nausea, dizziness, cold sweats, weak to the point of passing out, couldn't talk or move. Around 3 years ago, I had this exact same reaction to 1 Dulcolax but didn't realize at the time it was due to the Dulcolax. I remembered these exact same symptoms and how severe it was. It's definitely confirmed that this was from the Dulcolax. It took around 2 hours to eventually subside. I have never had a laxative affect me like this, but it's very scary - will never take Dulcolax again. And by the way, have never pooped, just got extremely sick to the point of passing out."

• No ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2017

For Constipation "Took one due to pregnancy constipation, and my God, I wish I would've read these reviews beforehand. I am in such pain. Took one at 4:30 pm, and severe cramping and pain by 8 pm. Cold sweats, dizziness, diarrhea, and so much pain from the severe cramping."

• Mun...
• March 27, 2019

For Constipation "Tried Dulcolax today after my pharmacist recommended it. I honestly wish I had not made that trip to the pharmacy. I have terrible cramps, and I feel very faint (dizzy). I had to search for reviews to see if I’m not the only one experiencing this. I just wish this product could be taken off shelves! It’s absolutely horrible!"

• Sor...
• December 8, 2016

For Constipation "This product should be taken off the shelves before somebody has a heart attack from its side effects. I took one tablet and within about five hours had a BM normally. A few minutes later, I needed to go again. Then all of a sudden, I started sweating, vomiting, and felt I was about to pass out on the bathroom floor. I made it back to bed and was screaming in pain, which went on for the next 20 minutes. It finally calmed down enough for me to spend the next day in bed with a hot water bottle on my tummy. Today is Day 3 post-Dulcolax Drama, and I am left dizzy, nauseous, and weak. If no better by Monday morning, I'm off to the doctor. I feel terrible and will NEVER take this tablet again. If you suffer from IBS, do not take!!"

• Sab...
• May 27, 2023

For Constipation "Took Dulcolax for the first time last night. I hadn't had any bowel movements for almost a week, so I gave Dulcolax a try. Around 8-8:30 pm yesterday, I took two tablets. I made sure to chug a lot of water and stay hydrated after taking Dulcolax. Tried to wait for a few hours to see when it would take its effect. Around 12 am, I fell asleep as nothing was happening. Around 2 am, I woke up feeling dizzy and weak with mild stomach cramps. I made sure to drink lots of water again and took a short nap. Around 3 am, my stomach cramps became stronger, and a few minutes after that, I finally had a bowel movement. Woke up this morning with a bit of stomach cramps, but aside from that, nothing happened. Fast forward to 12 pm this noon, and the effects subsided."

• pin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2021

For Constipation "DO NOT TAKE THIS LAXATIVE. There are many other options. Please, please save yourself the suffering. It’s been over 18 hours since I took only 1, and I am still in pain. I did not sleep. I was so dizzy and lightheaded a few hours later and couldn’t even walk. Then the raging headache came and heart palpitations. My heart rate was so high, I had to take beta blockers to lower it and calm me down. Constipation is much more pleasant than dealing with this. It caused me a day's worth of never-ending suffering. Unless you want to be completely miserable, don’t take this."

• Wtf...
• March 1, 2016

For Constipation "This is not a good medication! I took two pills at night and woke up with nausea, heartburn, cramping, and dizziness. I ended up throwing up twice. I feel like I wasted 24 hours just by taking a laxative. Choose a different brand!"

• glo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2021

For Constipation "I hadn't gone in about 3 days and was having pretty bad stomach pain. I took 3 tablets based on the box, and only after taking them did I research online and wonder how bad a mistake I'd just made. But honestly, it was fine. I'm a 5'2" 135 lb woman, fairly sensitive to meds in general. It wasn't fun, and I didn't need all 3, but it was manageable. I took the pills around 2 pm with about 20 oz of water and continued to hydrate well for the rest of the day. BMs started within a few hours with some minor cramping. I had some minor dizziness, heart rate increases, and queasiness through the day, but nothing too alarming. Around 8 hours after taking it, I did have a few BMs one after another and stuck close to the bathroom, and about 10 minutes of more severe cramping, but nothing too bad. I was able to go to bed and sleep through the night and had a couple more BMs in the morning. 3 pills were definitely stronger than I needed, but it was okay. Make sure you hydrate really well."

• She...
• September 29, 2018

For Constipation "After reading these reviews, I'm definitely going to be throwing mine away. I took 2 pills around 4:45 pm. Didn't have a bowel movement until like 5 am. The worst cramps, dizziness, fatigue, you name it. I'm done with Dulcolax. I thought I was dying. Haven't been able to sleep all night. Don't use this product. Try Miralax, it works well."

• Doo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2015

For Constipation "I suffer with IBS/lazy bowel, having not had a BM in 7 days, so I resorted to buying Dulcolax as a last resort after trying countless different laxatives, dietary changes, and suppositories, basically at my wit's end, desperate for some relief. I can honestly say I would've rather stayed constipated! I have never been so ill in all my life, even food poisoning and stomach flu would be a welcome experience in comparison to the effects of this medication. I only took 1 tablet at 1:30 pm (glad I didn't take the 'recommended dose'), come after 3 pm, I experienced terrible nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, muscle cramping, excruciating stomach cramps and pains, generally feeling like I was about to die. I kid you not, after many hours of failed attempts..."

• vi ...
• September 10, 2015

For Constipation "Was extremely constipated for about a week, decided to take Dulcolax because I was desperate. Took 2 about 9:00 this morning with water, didn't feel anything until about 3:00. I started having bad cramps, so I went to the bathroom, could only relieve myself of a few hard pieces. This is how it was for hours, with the pain getting worse and worse, with nausea, sweating, dizziness. I kept thinking I was going to faint, so I took one more pill because I thought I was too constipated and it wasn't working. That was a bad idea. Layed in the fetal position, crying due to the pain. Around 7, I finally had a BM (diarrhea) and again at 9:20, but I'm still cramping bad and I'm completely cleaned out but am sitting on the toilet because I'm in pain."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2015

For Constipation "The doctor prescribed me this, and I took one pill at around 9:30 pm, went to bed with gas, but I felt fine - that was until I woke up at 2:30 am vomiting and having severe diarrhea (I also felt shakiness, dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, and a burning sensation in my anus). I didn't actually get the chance to poop until 5 am, which was exhausting. Never will I take this product again, and I highly suggest everyone to do a much more natural solution, like eating prunes, consuming a lot of water and papaya smoothies, or drinking 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. It's much safer than this over-the-counter stuff."

• Dee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 17, 2019

For Constipation "I have IBS with constipation, and Dulcolax was recommended. I wish I would have read the reviews before taking this drug. I have severe nausea, and it’s so bad I can’t eat solid foods. I dry heave every morning, feel faint and dizzy, have no energy at all, and the abdominal cramping is horrible. I haven’t had a solid meal in days due to the nausea. This drug caused more problems than the IBS/C has."

• 247...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2019

For Constipation "Most horrific night of my life was all due to Dulcolax. Took only one of these at 10:30 with plenty of water. Awoke at 3:40 am with the most excruciating stomach pain. Went downstairs for a hot drink and felt like I needed the bathroom, sat on the throne, and the room started spinning, everything went bright white, so I stood up. By this time, I was very dizzy and sweaty. Next thing I remember was a crash, I had hit the floor, cut the back of my head on the doorframe. Hubby woke to all this commotion to find me on the floor. He got me upright, only for me to pass out again. He got me back to bed where, after about an hour, I fell back to sleep. Woke this morning, had a massive bowel motion. Still feel queasy and poopy, and it's now 10:45 am. Please find something other than this if you need a bowel motion."

• Laz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2019

For Constipation "I'm normally okay with laxative-type meds, but Dulcolax is NOT okay! I have pelvic floor prolapse and IBS, take maximum dose dihydrocodeine each day, and I'm constipated to near complete stoppage at times. I started to take magnesium and found it helped. The doctor prescribed a laxative as well as a stool softener syrup (which I cannot stomach, or those fiber drinks). When I got the prescription, it was for Dulcolax 5 mg. I wasn't sick, but the nausea was so bad I wanted to throw up to get some relief. As for the cramps, they were severe upper abdominal pain that just felt solid just below my sternum. I was in a state, with my body trying to cope with the nausea, pain, and sheer dizziness with it. My top lip was WHITE! My bottom lip was a bluey-black! I tried to pass something but passed nothing. Still waiting 24 hours on and still nothing. I've not been eating much as I feel full and sickly. I took a Buscopan for bowel spasms, and it has helped, but as soon as it wore off, it's back!"

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 24, 2022

For Constipation "I took the highest dosage. I too cried out for Jesus to make the pain stop. I too had the worst pain of my life, way worse than childbirth. I too saw stars, had the cold, clammy sweat pouring down my face. I too felt dizzy and could barely feel my legs. I too literally made it to my bed and passed out! I have never had anything like that happen before. I too wanted to call an ambulance but was too weak. It eventually worked, but I suggest trying anything else or taking one pill, not the recommended dose!"

• Kat...
• May 24, 2021

For Constipation "The comments here are a bit dramatic, so, as a one-year user, I figured I should share my experience. So, I’ve been dealing with severe constipation and IBS for years, and I had to go to the hospital every two months due to extreme pain. And yes, I’m eating lots of fiber, and yes, I have been to the doctor many times, and the only treatment that kind of worked gave me diarrhea every day, so I turned to Dulcolax. Yes, it gives you terrible cramps, some may describe as birth cramps, that last 1-3 hours until you get everything out. TIPS: 1) Drink lots of water before taking it, otherwise, you will get extremely dizzy. 2) Sometimes it may take more than 12 hours to work, so, for instance, make sure to take it around 7-8 at night if you want to be finished before 12 in the morning. 3) Speak to your doctor and make sure there are no other options for you before you use it. It is an addictive drug, and it should be your last choice. Hope that helps :)"

• EmC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2018

For Constipation "First of all, I DON'T have IBS, was just mildly constipated and was looking for relief. The only positive thing I can say is that I’m no longer constipated, and that’s because, after taking one pill, I spent all night throwing up, with blood in my diarrhea, in extreme pain from gas and cramping, dizzy, and in a cold sweat. It’s now 12 hours later and I still feel like I have the flu. I’d rather be constipated than ever take this again!"

• Ant...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2022

For Constipation "Took 1 tablet at 11 a.m. after four days of constipation and cramps. Bowel movements started at 11 p.m., went several times during the night, last trip at 9 a.m. No nausea, just some intestinal cramps and dizziness. Better and found relief. For sure, felt tired and needed a nap until noon."

• Nee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2018

For Constipation "Pregnant mummy in early 3rd trimester, hasn’t been able to pass a bowel movement for nearly 2 weeks, called midwife to ask if it was safe to take, midwife confirmed it was absolutely fine... took two tablets around 7:30 pm, been up from 3:30 am with cramps and gas, it’s now 6:49 and I, like many others, are experiencing horrid explosive outbursts of actual liquid poo and extremely nauseating dizziness. Can’t even get up to get a bucket to throw up in. Definitely not recommended when pregnant! And obviously going by other comments, not recommended by anyone. Should be listed on the box! Literally felt like I was in labor! Had I not checked reviews, I would have gone up to the hospital."

• Par...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 25, 2021

For Constipation "I usually use these pills when I feel like I'm constipated. I use it a couple of times. Horrible, horrible worst nightmare. I took it last night, and I felt like going this morning, and I had the worst stomach pain ever. It was not only cramping but a bad stomach pain. I was going to call 911, it was real bad, with me throwing up several times and dizziness. I almost passed out in the bathroom. I decided to drink a lot of water to cleanse whatever waste I had. It felt like I took an overdose or poison. I'm feeling so weak now, trying to get this over with. The side effects are still lingering while I'm in bed. I suggest drinking lots of water so the pain goes away. I was so scared! Never again will I take these pills, and I only took one pill as usual. Please don't buy it!"

• Kel...
• February 19, 2017

For Constipation "I was really reluctant to take this suppository after reading the reviews. I think it's important to note that I am a healthy 23-year-old woman. I was on antibiotics and painkillers after getting my wisdom teeth out, which, combined with a soft food diet, was just a recipe for disaster. The Dulcolax worked within twenty minutes. I didn't feel nauseous or dizzy like others reported."

• D D...
• October 29, 2016

For Constipation "I took this medicine last night and, boy, did I regret it. Within 3 hrs, I began having BM and decided to use the restroom at midnight. After a short period, I began feeling nauseated and dizzy. And it got worse the longer I stayed in the restroom. It felt like someone was ripping my intestines. The tummy aches were so excruciating. I felt so hot inside, but my body was cold. My legs felt so weak I couldn't even get up. I also felt so thirsty. After an hour in the restroom, I felt I was dying. I gathered the little strength left and rushed to the bedroom to ask my wife to call 911 or drive me to the ER. I kept drinking cold milk and water till we got to the hospital, which was closed. By the time we turned around, I started feeling better."

• Bbb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2021

For Constipation "Okay, so after reading these reviews, I'm so angry at myself for not doing my research before taking Dulcolax. So my first experience with it, I took one pill at dinnertime because I was constipated for 5-6 days. Then literally nothing happened, not when I woke up the next morning either. So I took another pill, and I started having cramps right before I went to bed, but very mild ones. It was nothing like what was about to come. I honestly had a hard time sleeping that night from the pain and kept waking up. Eventually, at around 8 am, it became unbearable, and I rushed to the toilet only to be in excruciating pain, nausea, and dizziness. Then I had diarrhea that literally would not stop. I've never experienced such an intense toilet experience! So overall, it worked for me after 2 days, but it was really difficult... Definitely don't recommend."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2021

For Constipation "I suffer from chronic diarrhea and sometimes heavy constipation. I've tried every laxative on the market and find over-the-counter meds too mild for my situation. Then I decided to try Dulcolax pills. The box said 1-2, so to be sure I'd get it all out, I took three. They definitely work, but I'd agree with the people saying the pain is serious. I also woke up in the middle of the night with an urgent need to go to the bathroom. I was also cold sweating, shaking, dizzy, and near fainting. My chronic diarrhea does that to me too, so for me, the pills are worth it during my worst constipation. I wouldn't use it, though, without having tried out everything else first. Also, the advice above (or below) about electrolytes is a good one. You will feel drained even though you only take one or two, and dehydration is serious."