Dulcolax and Stomach Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Msm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2019

For Constipation "Horrible, awful pain from 5 days of constipation and 2 unsuccessful enemas later. I decided to go to our local DG as I had a coupon for this. Truly the absolute worst stomach pains I could ever imagine came on 6.5 hours after taking 2 pills. I've had to prepare for a colonoscopy before, and that was a cakewalk compared to using Dulcolax! I honestly cannot believe this product is actually okay for children ages 6-12! I will never use this again. Thank God I see my doctor next week."

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2019

For Constipation "I bought this laxative a few months ago expecting it to relieve my constipation, but I was in for a big surprise. Once it kicked in, my stomach was in the worst pain of my life, it felt like I was going to pass out. It was 10x worse than period cramps. I sat on the toilet and didn’t know if I’d throw up or poop. It was so painful, I felt like I was having contractions. Finally, I went to the bathroom and felt okay, not good, but okay. I thought I’d give this laxative another try today, and then I was in so much pain I felt like I was going to pass out. For hours today, I felt so out of it, all I could think of was my stomach pain. It was so painful!! It hurt my back, stomach, and ribs. I felt aches the whole day, I had to lay in bed for hours. Finally, I forced myself to use the bathroom and still feel gross. I feel it fading away, but I’m so scared I’m gonna get cramps again. I felt like I could’ve died from this laxative, people please stay away from this brand!!"

• STA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2016

For Constipation "Worst experience ever. Haven't had a BM in a few days, took one pill before bed. Woke up at 7 am in EXTREME stomach pain. Threw up multiple times. Doesn't even compare to anything I've been through before. Passed out twice, hit my head on sink taps the first time. Still no BM. Stay away. Would've gone to the hospital but was home alone with no one to drive me. Do NOT take Dulcolax. More like the lax from hell."

• Dan...
• September 29, 2015

For Constipation "I couldn't poo for days. Then I took these pills at 8 pm and went to bed at 11 pm. I then woke up at 1:30 am with the worst tummy pain ever. I got out of bed and had a little spew. Then I sat on the toilet, it began coming out then until 7 pm that night. I have to say the pain was very bad, but it was much better than being blocked up and my bowel motions not coming out. I would definitely take these again. I feel much better now."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

For Constipation "I took 2 Dulcolax before bed after being constipated for a few days. I awoke about 5 hours later with tummy pain, which worsened to extreme pain like contractions. I made it to the toilet, and it definitely worked, and I feel like it cleaned me out real good, but I wasn’t expecting that level of pain. I came here to see if anyone else had experienced similar extreme pain, and it seems common. I wouldn’t buy this product again, but I guess I’ll keep Dulcolax in the cupboard to use if I’m desperate."

• iha...
• August 9, 2015

For Constipation "About 13 hours after taking the pill, BOOM. The worst cramps and intestinal pains that I've ever experienced. I sat on the toilet for 20 minutes in total agony, trying not to wake anyone up. It felt like a rabid raccoon was trying to claw its way out from my bowels. It hurt so bad that I felt like I was going to throw up. At one point, I thought, 'Okay, this is my limit, if it gets any worse, I'm going to the ER.' After several waves of this, it finally ended, and now, 24 hours later, I'm still having diarrhea and some cramping, but not as bad as last night. LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS! This stuff is no joke! I took 2 tablets, and I drank so much water-at least 7 or 8 glasses of water. It doesn't matter, you will get awful cramps. Never again."

• Pri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2016

For Constipation "Ok, so I was suffering from constipation that made me bloat really bad, so I decided to take this medicine. I've taken it two times before, and the first time was pretty bad, like this time. The second time I took two pills, and it wasn't that bad, but OMG this time when I took three, I felt like I was about to pass out, seriously. My mouth kept watering like I was gonna vomit, my stomach was in the worst pain ever! It was honestly almost worse than my gallstone pain, and I felt like my head was gonna roll off my body because I was so weak. My face turned really pale, and it's just a really bad experience, but it does the job. Just really bad side effects."

• Cls...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2018

For Constipation "I cannot believe this product is available over the counter! I’d been having a few days without a bowel movement, which is very unusual for me. So I thought I’d try a laxative to get things moving... I took 1 pill at 10:30 pm and woke at 3 am with severe stomach cramps. I sat there for a while trying to go, but it took a good hour for any motion. I was sweating, felt sick, felt like my bowel was going to fall out, in excruciating pain, and felt I was going to need to call an ambulance. I eventually did have a bowel movement but am laying in bed an hour later still shaking from the pain and scared to sleep in case the cramps worsen again. It was one of the worst experiences of my life! Stay away!"

• Cra...
• July 19, 2016

For Constipation "Awful. Took the medication before bed as directed by the box, and woke in the middle of the night to extreme stomach pain and nausea. I spent several hours lying on the bathroom floor, feeling like I may die. It cleared up the constipation, but it went from one extreme to another. This is not worth it! I would way rather be constipated!!"

• dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2016

For Constipation "NEVER EVER take these. I took the recommended dose of 3 before I went to bed around 10:30 p.m. About 1 a.m., I started having severe stomach pain and nausea. I had to get a trash can, the nausea was that bad. I laid in bed doubled over in pain for about an hour, and then, thankfully, was able to nod off to be rudely awakened to horrific stomach cramps, almost as bad as having contractions. It was like 4:30 a.m. I had horrible diarrhea. I went back to bed, and five minutes later, I had to jump up to go again. Then again and again and again. Here it is about 5:30 a.m., and I'm on my bathroom floor, sweating, feeling like I'm dying. I almost considered going to the ER, the side effects are that bad. If you don't want to feel like you're dying, then please save yourself and do not take these and suffer. These are horrible. I can't believe these are over the counter."

• Oop...
• January 6, 2016

For Constipation "I've never gone more than two days without 'going,' so when I found myself on day 6, I knew I needed a little help because I was feeling pretty crappy (or not crappy enough?) The directions say to take 1-3 pills and called it gentle overnight relief. I took 2 pills before bed and had a nice, healthy BM in the morning once I had my coffee. I thought that was all, and if that had been all, I'd rate this product a 10. I went to work and had the most excruciating stomach pains and nausea all day. So much that I thought I was going to pass out. At the end of the day (yesterday), I ended up pooping my pants w/absolutely no warning in a parking lot about 20 hours after taking the pills. Today, I'm still having stomach pains. Never touching this again."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2016

For Constipation "I am a teenager. I had ACL reconstruction surgery recently, and my pain meds caused constipation. I tried this drug, and yes, it was effective, but the aftereffects were awful. I have never experienced stomach pain like that before. (Well, that one time I ate way too many Buffalo Wild Wings was a close second.) Never again!!"

• Gen...
• June 6, 2017

For Constipation "I was having problems with some constipation. I chose Dulcolax because of the word 'GENTLE' on the box. Wrong! I took 1 tablet at night, and the next morning I was in agony! Severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, sweats... and finally, in the middle of all this, I managed to have a BM. It is now early evening, and I am still having cramps. I have been in bed all day (only get up to go to the bathroom). I will NEVER go for that 'gentle relief' again!"

• GxG...
• February 19, 2016

For Constipation "I suffer with IBS. I usually use Senna laxatives but was recommended Dulcolax as a stronger option. I took one just after 12 and was woken up at 4 am with strong stomach cramps. I remained constipated for at least another hour but was unable to sleep as the pain in my stomach and back was too much. I turned grey in the face, began sweating, and feeling so weak I thought I was going to pass out. I received some relief eventually, but it was really not worth any of the symptoms I went through. I will stay with Senna, they give better relief with less pain."

• mab...
• September 11, 2015

For Constipation "I was told by my gastroenterologist that I was a bit blocked up and suggested that I took a sachet of Movicol and 1 tablet of Dulcolax. Never, ever, ever again. I think this would have to be the worst pain I have ever had in my whole life. I ended up going to the ER as I thought I was dying. I had severe stomach pains and thought I was going to be sick. I didn't even go to the toilet once!"

• CnR...
• August 27, 2017

For Constipation "Took 2 tablets at 2:30 pm, bowel motion and diarrhea 6 hours later with painful stomach cramps and nausea, continued on and off for a few hours. At 6:30 pm the following day, still experiencing stomach pains and back pains. Not a gentle drug. Will use herbal next time. Would not give to children."

• CnR...
• August 27, 2017

For Constipation "Took 2 tablets at 2:30 pm, bowel motion and diarrhea 6 hours later with painful stomach cramps and nausea, continued on and off for a few hours. At 6:30 pm the following day, still experiencing stomach pains and back pains. Not a gentle drug. Will use herbal next time. Would not give to children."

• Mo ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2019

For Constipation "Ohhhhh NOOOO, this is not the medicine for you, so save your money - if you are reading this first before you take it. The stomach pains are 5 ft away from childbirth ... knots, nausea, the works, it's horrible."

• Thu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2016

For Constipation "Took the gentle laxative on Thursday at noon, and it's now Saturday at 7:40 am, and I'm still sick to my stomach. It didn't work until around midnight Friday morning when I woke from a dead sleep from the unbearable stomach pain. Finally, after sitting on the pot forever, I went. It was not any better. I was still in horrible amounts of pain. I thought I was done after about an hour on and off and laid down and got a little more sleep until 4 am rolled around and I had to go again 'cause the pain woke me up. This time I went a bunch and also vomited a bit. I NEVER throw up. I will never take this again. It works, but be prepared to feel like you're in hell and question whether it's worth it or not."

• Bur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2019

For Constipation "As far as easing my severe, almost week-long constipation, it worked within a few hours. I have vomited twice and pooped five times, all within the span of three hours. The stomach pain is terrible. The diarrhea is getting progressively more volatile. If you want to poop, this is the stuff for you. I took two pills. I suggest one for anyone thinking of using it. It definitely works, but the side effects are something you want to experience in the comfort of your own home. Trust me."

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2018

For Constipation "I may be almost cleared out, but it was not worth staying up all night vomiting with severe, debilitating stomach pain. I sat on the toilet with a trash can in front of me. I've never had it come out both ends at the same time before! I paced my bathroom like when I was in labor when I got a break. I tried to stay hydrated, but I couldn't keep water down. I took it at 9:30 PM, it's now 1:30 PM, and I still have stomach pain, almost like a really bad period, with diarrhea that I feel gurgling from time to time. I started to finally sip some ginger tea around noon. I didn't know whether I was hot or cold, but I was drenched in sweat all night. I only gave it 2 stars because it did help, but I DO NOT recommend this drug to get the job done if you value your life. I'm still in bed."

• THC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2022

For Bowel Preparation "Had to take Dulcolax for a colonoscopy prep. Doctor advised me to take 4 pills at 2:00 pm and at 5 pm to drink the Miralax mixture. My first diarrhea BM was around 6 pm with some slight cramping and sweating. The pain disappeared for the rest of the night, and I thought that was it, not as bad as people say it was. NO! I was so wrong. Woke up around 1 am to excruciating stomach pain that would come in waves of every 4-5 mins, and then on top of that I started feeling nauseous and vomited twice. The pain continued for the rest of the morning."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2024

For Constipation "Was not as bad as all these reviews say. I took it at about 5 pm and woke up at 4 am with pretty bad tummy pain, almost like contractions lol. After going to the toilet and spending an hour with cramps, I went back to sleep until 7:30 am. Woke up to a couple mild tummy pains. It does what it is meant to do. I freaked out over these bad reviews but it was a waste of time because it was fine."

• Scr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2022

For Constipation "I took 2 pills for constipation at 4 pm on Tuesday. By 1 am, the stomach cramps and nausea started. Fast forward 27 hours from first taking the pills, I've vomited 3 times, went to the toilet at least 15 times (12 were only liquid), and the stomach pains and nausea are still intense. I delivered 3 children without any form of painkillers, and this feels as if I were 6 cm dilated in active labor. Do not take this product. Please don't give it to your child or elderly person."

• jay...
• September 3, 2018

For Constipation "Never had such terrible side effects from medicine before. It's day 2, and I still can't leave the house. First, there were the stomach pains, and then came the diarrhea. The box said 'gentle.' False advertising, to say the least. The gentle box went right into the trash."