Dulcolax and Stomach Pain: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Dul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2022

For Constipation "I will never take this product again. I took one tablet before bed and at 2 a.m. woke to a bloated and incredibly painful stomach. I had a small BM and started to feel like I had a fever. Hot, sticky, immense pain, I seriously began to think something was wrong with me. I then started vomiting, then lay down on the bathroom floor completely exhausted. Next came the shivering and shaking with pins and needles. Gradually, everything calmed down, and I think I went to sleep about 5 a.m. The next day I felt drained and sick all day. The box of tablets is now in the bin. Do not use!"

• Poo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2021

For Constipation "Took two pills at around 4:00 PM. By around 9:00, I had intense stomach pain along with an alternation of sweats and chills. Did not experience any nausea described by other users. Some people say that you must drink water to avoid insane cramping, and although I have done this, I cannot avoid the mind-numbing pain that comes with taking this medicine. On a positive note, it does work and empties you out, giving you quite a considerable list of trips to the toilet. I'd definitely advise staying home if you’re taking this. I usually only take this when my usual Osmolax medicine is not working, which isn’t very often. In summary, it does work but gives you a lot of pain. Up to you if it is worth it or not."

• 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!"

• Lee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2021

For Constipation "I had been constipated for several days due to a flu virus and on antibiotics. I took 1 Dulcolax tablet at midnight. At 5 am, I woke up with extreme stomach pain and felt very nauseous. Went to the toilet and slowly began a bowel motion, but the pain was horrific for at least 40 mins. I also had excessive sweating from the pain I was experiencing, then the diarrhea began for an hour. I nearly rang for paramedics as I was struggling not to pass out. Got myself into a cold shower at 6 am and sat on the floor for a good 20 mins, which was the only thing that helped me. After a good hour or so, I cleaned myself up and got back to bed. I will never, ever take these tablets ever again. Absolutely horrific experience!"

• Ron...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2016

For Constipation "I recently went on a 10-day vacation to Jamaica and only had 1 BM there, and since I've been back, only 1 BM, so I'm extremely constipated. I had stomach pains and felt like I needed to go, but could never finish the job, so I decided to try Dulcolax. I took it last night around 8:30 and woke up at 4:30 with horrible stomach pains, like I wanted to cry, but I didn't feel the need to go. I found that laying on my stomach gave me some relief, so I was able to fall back asleep. I woke up this morning with the same pain, but still nothing. This was a bit frustrating, but an hour later, I had my first BM. From these comments, I'm expecting more, but I feel better already. I didn't experience sweats, chills, or nausea, so I'd say this works well besides the cramps."

• Kie...
• January 2, 2018

For Constipation "Unless you really enjoy severe stomach pains to the point where you can't even stand it, please do not ever take this laxative. Honestly, I thought I was going to die. I went 9 days without a bowel movement, and I took 2 pills last night, and I woke up this morning and had a bowel movement, but it took me about 3 hours of excruciating pain to push it out. It's now over 12 hours after my BM, and I'm still in pain. Not as much pain, but it's still pretty bad. I will never take Dulcolax again. Worst experience of my life."

• Flu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2021

For Constipation "My doctor prescribed me this because I have occasional constipation. I am under 18 and used 2 tablespoons (10 ml) of the syrup at bedtime. Well, it does work because I used it again, but I would not recommend it. After breakfast, I got diarrhea followed by painful stomach cramps all day. I tried placing a heat pad, so that worked a bit, however, use this at your own risk! You could have Laxido instead because that works just as good."

• Kay...
• January 23, 2016

For Constipation "I have been constipated for a week and took two of these at 10:30 pm Friday night and went straight to bed and had stomach pains all night and still am 12 hours later. I still haven't made a bowel movement. I'd give this product a 5/10 because there was movement, just not entirely the kind I wanted. Probably won't use this product again."

• Yyc...
• October 18, 2020

For Constipation "Excruciating upper stomach pain a few hours after taking Dulcolax. It was so bad. Still in pain as I am lying in bed to get some relief."

• Anonymous
• July 21, 2012

For Constipation "I took 3 before going to bed. Was awoken to severe stomach cramps 6 hours later. Painful, but worked."

• Viv...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2018

For Constipation "This medication has caused me major, major stomach pain and vomiting. I will never take it again!"

• SN1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2016

For Constipation "Most painful stomach pain I've ever experienced, even with the recommended dose! I was moaning and shaking from the pain for 2 hours. This happened about 4 hours after taking the medicine."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2019

For Constipation "Worst stomach pain ever, extremely painful, no more Dulcolax for me ever."

• Mob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2021

For Constipation "Holy wow. I am in the most immense stomach pain, 12-13 hours after taking this. Still no BM. Just unbearable, horrific pain. So bad I am considering the hospital. Stay far, far away."

• put...
• January 10, 2016

For Constipation "Severe stomach pain and discomfort. Will never use again."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2018

For Constipation "This drug causes intense stomach pain and cramping. I even feel nauseous. I will not take it again."

• Sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2018

For Constipation "Took twice today and nothing... Took IBS med, stool softener, and Gas-X. Nothing is working. A week of this, sigh. Horrible stomach pain... but I had it before the Dulcolax."