Dulcolax and Stomach Pain: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Div...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2016

For Constipation "Took this pill around 11 a.m., and at 2 p.m. realized it wasn't working, so I took another one the day past, and I had diarrhea a few times. Now it's 8 in the morning, and my stomach is hurting a lot. It does its job, but the pain may not be worth it for some."

• 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."

• Abc...
• February 8, 2016

For Constipation "The first time I took this medication, I was severely constipated and was recommended this by a doctor. I woke up the morning after taking two pills with diarrhea all day. It cleaned my system out pretty good, and overall I thought it worked great. I was constipated again a short time later, so I decided to take a Dulcolax pill again. I woke up at 5:00 am with the worst stomach pain I've ever experienced. My face turned white as a ghost, and I could barely make it to my parents' bedroom. I fainted on the way there and couldn't stand back up for 20 minutes. Finally, after severe pain for another two hours, I was able to fall asleep. Worst product ever. I felt like I was dying."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2017

For Constipation "I used Dulcolax for Women. Gentle, it said, HAHA. The package said it takes 6/12 hrs. It DID NOT take that long, I began to feel the effects from 1 pill after just 2 hrs. I had been constipated for 4 days. At 2 hrs, my stomach began to hurt (took with food), my chest began to hurt from my pulse racing, then my back started to hurt from my horrible stomach pain. I was worried. At the 4 hr mark, I was in the bathroom, the first time was okay, so I thought the problem was solved. Oh no, 15 mins later I started having horrible abdominal cramps and ran to the bathroom for a 10-minute stay. Then, 15 mins after that, I was in the bathroom for what I can only describe as horrific and the most intense/never-ending bowel movement of my life. Don't count on 6/12 hrs."

• sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2019

For Constipation "I was really constipated for 3 days with no bowel motion on holiday, so I thought I would take one of these, as I thought I had taken them before and it had been fine. OH WAS I WRONG. I took one (you can take two?!) at about 2 am, woke up at 8 am with the most EXCRUCIATING lower stomach pains for about an hour, then went to the toilet, and I've literally been having explosive diarrhea and pain since then, and it's 3 pm now!! I'm literally never taking this ever again, it's ruined my holiday. It certainly makes you poop but sends you right the other way!!"

• 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."

• Nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2016

For Constipation "I took 2 pills, and within an hour, I had severe stomach pain and profuse sweating. I felt extremely weak and worried I'd need to go to the ER. After about 15 minutes of extreme pain, my bowel movement gushed and was not gentle, as stated. I will never take this again."

• ago...
• February 2, 2016

For Constipation "Took one pill around 1 pm... 9 pm, severe stomach cramps and in total agony! Finally got a BM, and all is well until 2 am, I'm back in the same position. Worst laxative I have ever used, won't be using it again. The pain is excruciating."

• Nee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 3, 2016

For Constipation "It definitely makes you go, but omg, the nausea is awful. I didn't throw up, but I couldn't even talk or move in bed because I had to concentrate so hard not to throw up. The stomach pain is really awful. Comparison is to like the stomach flu. I've been taking laxatives for years, and never have I felt this before. Especially after reading all these reviews, I know I'm not the only one. Too intense. Like... damn, I wanted a BM but not to get the flu with it, geez."

• ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2015

For Constipation "I hadn't had a bowel movement in 2 days, which concerned me because I have Crohn's disease. I took ONE Dulcolax pill at 5 a.m., and by 12 p.m. I was hit by literally the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. Keep in mind that severe stomach pains are often a symptom of Crohn's. This was like no pain I have ever experienced before, even after years of stomach aches from my illness. I thought that my appendix had burst or something horrible. Horrible experience. They are NOT a gentle relief at all! Definitely try Miralax."

• DO...
• September 30, 2017

For Constipation "I took only 1 pill around 3 pm due to severe constipation and hard stools caused by pain medications I was on last week. I was fine until around 8 pm when I suddenly started having severe stomach cramps. I continued to have these and finally passed some hard stools around 9:30 pm, but still am severely bloated with intense stomach pains. It is now nearly 10 pm and I am stuck on the toilet with severe stomach pains and hoping to pass more stool as I can see the bloated area moving through my stomach. Do not take this medicine, the pain is not worth it! I am hoping the pains will pass soon, but very scared by other reviews I read of nausea and vomiting."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2019

For Constipation "Took Dulcolax for constipation the night before. Woke up with stomach pains. Went to the loo, but stomach pains remained. In my opinion, it's not a good medicine, it's harsh on the stomach. Feel nauseous too."

• 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."

• 19a...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2016

For Constipation "I would not recommend this to anyone. I have taken it a few times in hope that I've just had a bad time with it. I have taken it late at night, woken up at about 5 a.m. till 7 a.m. with awful stomach pains, hoping it's just wind, which doesn't go away, sweating, weak, crying in pain. I eventually start to be sick, which is luminous yellow, then followed by what is blood coming up. Eventually, I am able to go to the toilet, which will then ease the pain, and I can go back to bed. Two hours up in agony for a few moments on the toilet, it is not worth it at all."

• Qua...
• June 8, 2019

For Constipation "I took Dulcolax a while back, two pills, minor cramping, and the next morning I pooped pretty much all day. Usually does the trick. This time, however, I took one little pill over 12 hours ago and nothing! My stomach has been hurting all day, and no matter how much I try to poop, it just won’t go. Now I am starving but can’t bring myself to eat because of the cramps."

• car...
• April 11, 2015

For Constipation "My experience was really good. I had little stomach pain. I took it at 6pm, so I could drink lots of fluids till 8pm. Then at 6:30am, I went diarrhea. I just had trouble sleeping because the constipation was no bueno. The culprit in my stomach was gas, and it was making me feel fatigued. I'm all better now and feeling good today. What also helped was drinking water and prune juice frequently. I believe it takes the side effects of the laxative away."

• Mad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2018

For Constipation "I was constipated for about 4 days. I took 3 tablets around 8 pm. I didn’t wake up at 7 the next day. I went to use the bathroom and was still constipated, but this time with excruciating stomach pains. I went to lay down and drink a lot of water to try and “flush” me out. I laid there for about an hour and a half, still with horrible stomach pains. This medication is terrible. It did eventually flush me out, but it’s not worth the pain. If I could rate it a 0, I would."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2021

For Constipation "Definitely gets things moving if constipated. Only take one pill to start. It says 1 or 2. But the stomach pains of taking 2 are intense. I actually thought I would faint. I took 2 before bed to relieve a week-long constipation. Woke up at 2 am with intense nausea and cramping. Tried to go to the bathroom and couldn't go. Spent an hour in the bathroom feeling sweaty and faint. Finally, I went and was cleared out, but spent all of the next day with an upset stomach. The second time I took it, I only took one pill. Much better, no intense side effects, but I did have a nauseated stomach for the rest of the day. Definitely clears you out though, but I think I'll stick to Ex-Lax next time."

• Mar...
• December 14, 2017

For Constipation "Took before bed after 3 days with no substantial poo, at 4:30 am, I awoke with a painful stomach and urge to poo. It certainly did the job clearing up my constipation, but also made me feel like absolute rubbish the following day. Queasy stomach for hours, headache, and that lovely feeling you get when you know you're about to vomit. Had to leave work before lunch because I felt that rough. I've only had 3 days off sick in over 3 years, so you know it's bad if I'm not working. The moral of the story is to never ever take this stuff. Constipation is far better than this experience."

• B68...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2019

For Constipation "After my back surgery, I became constipated and took this drug after I suffered a fecal impaction. Not fun! I only took one pill and waited for almost 12 hours, nothing but a few rumblings and a little bit of nausea. About 16 hours later, I experienced horrible stomach pains, extreme diarrhea for 4 to 5 hours! I actually thought I may have contracted some kind of food poisoning! I experience constipation here and there anyways, but I generally take Miralax and probiotics for my constipation issues. This was definitely not gentle, but it was very effective if you want to experience explosive diarrhea and dehydration! I will be trying something different for constipation. It looks like from this forum, doctors use this for bowel preps, which is more intense. I've done bowel preps before using Miralax, and it didn't make me feel like this. You have to drink a whole bottle of Gatorade with a bottle of Miralax, so not as easy, but at least I didn't feel like I had food poisoning!"

• Poo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2019

For Constipation "Took one chocolate Dulcolax pill at 10:30 p.m. Up next morning had a coffee. Severe stomach cramps followed, sweating, nausea, and vomiting, followed by mild diarrhea. Left with severe debilitating pain in lower back, eased only with warm bath and hot water bottle. Rest of the laxative trashed. Contracting pains were unbearable. This is the second time this has happened after taking Dulcolax. Never ever again."

• Axj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2016

For Constipation "I took 2 of this Dulcolax pill on a Thursday night before I went to bed. That night was fine until the next morning around 5 a.m. My stomach started to hurt a little, but I did not really care and continued sleeping. Then I woke up at 7 with still a little stomach pain and went straight to the toilet, and it was all watery. I thought it ended until I went to work, and the whole day I didn't feel well and kept going to the toilet with nothing coming out. Then until at night after dinner, cramping started, and I went straight to the toilet and same thing, watery. Then after that, I kept wanting to vomit. Not recommending to take this."

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2018

For Constipation "This stuff is a nightmare! I took 2 tabs @ around 4:15 pm yesterday, and by 5:30 pm yesterday, I was sick profusely, vomiting, watery diarrhea, stomach pain about as bad as giving birth. I was shaky and sweating so bad I stripped down to my bra and panties finally after I was able to get away from the toilet but not away from the garbage can. I fell asleep for a couple of hours, and when I woke, I was so weak and in a foggy state of mind. I will NEVER use this product again, nor will I recommend it, and I suggest to anyone reading this DO NOT USE IT. Oh, by the way, it's 6:30 pm the next evening, and I still do not feel I'm quite myself yet... You've been warned, hopefully prior to taking this stuff."

• Mik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2018

For Constipation "Be very careful. As others have described, Dulcolax produces intense stomach pain and terrible nausea. Took one 5 mg pill at 10 pm, forced awake at 3:30 am with violent cramps to run to the bathroom, painful pooping and holding a plastic bucket in my arms to vomit. Forced to sit there for 45 minutes. After that episode, could not sleep again because of stomach cramps and nausea. Several more bathroom trips. Could not face food until about noon the next day, but the light meal created more painful cramps and frequent diarrhea, but it's just liquid now, from the water I drank earlier to rehydrate. Twelve hours later, stomach is still cramping and bloated, mind is like a zombie, cannot focus on the task at hand. Don't dare leave the house. I took Dulcolax last year and it worked OK, did they change the ingredients? Definitely do not recommend!"

• Per...
• September 10, 2017

For Constipation "Whatever you do, do not take this pill! I took three because I've been constipated for weeks. After, I started cold sweating, throwing up, severe stomach pain, and diarrhea for over 5 hours. This is the worst pain I've ever felt. I can't move. I've been in bed all day in so much pain. I felt like calling the ambulance, but the fee is just too high to pay right now. I drank a lot of water, but I'm still in pain. I tried drinking water again, and it increased my cramps tremendously."