Dulcolax and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 3)

• 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."

• And...
• March 31, 2018

For Constipation "My doctor told me to take a Dulcolax suppository. 15 minutes and supposedly relief. An hour, and I had severe pain, but nothing came out. An hour later, water and blood coming out. The pain = unbearable; I was rocking and groaning; seeing stars from lightheadedness. I would go from hyperventilating to no breath: so much sweat. I felt I was going to pass out even when not even water came out. I said forget any embarrassment, because I was worried I would pass out or it would get even worse, and I wouldn't be able to get help if I needed it. I called my parents and went to the ER, where I had what looked like a panic attack, but from pain, not anxiety. I couldn't walk. I was crying for hours. Even with the fluids and nausea medication, I felt dizzy and feverish. My body wouldn't calm; it felt like I was holding my muscles continuously flexed for 4 hours. The next day, I went home, slept for a full day. Still no bowel movement until the next day. Never again."

• ash...
• April 18, 2017

For Constipation "I wish I would have read the reviews first! Horrible! As I'm sitting on the toilet about to pass out! Horrible nausea, cramps, and dizziness! Gets the job done, but dang! I'd rather be constipated!"