Dulcolax and Upset Stomach: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2018

For Constipation "I took 3 tablets about 12:00 a.m. in the morning, and nothing happened until about 5:00 p.m. that evening when my stomach started cramping. It did clean me out, but the next day I’m not feeling so good, and later that evening the stomach cramps came back. I don’t ever want to take this medicine again."

• Cva...
• July 27, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "After experiencing a crazy amount of lower abdomen pain, went in to the doctor. He gave me a request for an X-ray, and the X-ray showed lots of stool. I took 1 pill of Dulcolax for women at 6 pm, starting to work (by working I mean stomach cramps, nausea, sweats) about two hours after I took it. Spent the majority of the night in the bathroom just to have one BM, and now the morning after, my guts are still rolling."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2016

For Constipation "Very effective in stimulating a BM. However, this medicine can cause bad stomach cramps, bloating, and nausea. I'm used to this as I have had constipation my whole life, so I take laxatives a lot. However, I would only take this if more natural methods of relieving constipation aren't working. Definitely do not take this medicine if you are out or working the next day! You won't feel well."

• Per...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2022

For Constipation "I took Dulcolax for the first time for constipation. Due to my constipation being so severe, I took 2 and then read the reviews…. I was absolutely horrified and very, very scared! Lucky my experience was completely fine. Some stomach cramping, but nothing in comparison to the pain felt by the constipation. I took mine around 14:00, and they worked at about 08:00 the next morning. No problems or concerns, just keep hydrated."

• LMA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2018

For Constipation "This laxative is a bad joke. You know with a laxative a few hours after taking it you get those weird rumbles in your belly, then you painlessly poop. Okay, that’s a normal one. This Dulcolax is not like this. It gives the worst stomach cramps ever. Like I’m comparing them to after C-section pain. I was throwing up in pain as well. Extreme nausea. Then when they do work, it’s a dry poop, so yes, it’s painful. I honestly will never take these again, I don’t care if I haven’t pooped in weeks. I will take that nasty milk of mag, or simply detox."

• 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."

• B D...
• August 14, 2019

For Constipation "I suffer from occasional constipation and usually never take anything for it. I just chug lots of water and eat tons of fiber until I poop. Well, I woke up at 3 AM with a bad stomach ache and went to the bathroom and couldn’t go. So I took 30 mL of the Dulcolax cherry liquid. By 6 AM I had a bowel motion followed by explosive diarrhea. This continued the whole morning into early afternoon. I was expecting it, after all, it is a laxative, so I knew what I was getting myself into. It did the job, a lot came out. As far as side effects, my stomach was making weird noises throughout the morning, but I think that was just because I was starving, lol, no real cramps that I can report. Drink plenty of fluids after, and don’t make any plans for the day. It does as advertised, and I’m all emptied out."

• luv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2019

For Constipation "It works, but it gave me a horrible stomach ache and made me very nauseous. And yes, I did follow the instructions and drank plenty of fluids with this medicine. I didn't have cramps when I had to go, but I had a really bad stomach ache all night that made it hard to sleep. I use it to combat constipation from one of my medications."

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2016

For Constipation "Took two tablets before bed and was up from 4:30 a.m. with the worst stomach cramps. An hour later, I passed what I needed to in three sessions. The cramps continued for another hour, but they did work well. Will never take two again, though."

• Swe...
• July 18, 2019

For Constipation "Took 2 Dulcolax at 7 pm and at 5 pm the next day - nothing. I even took Miralax after that. I took 2 more (pink) Dulcolax at 6 pm and so far nothing. Why isn’t it working? I know I’m bound up because my stomach hurts when touched. I used the brown Dulcolax before the pink and it took really long to work."

• 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."

• Get...
• March 7, 2021

For Constipation "I experienced 0 side effects with this medication. I took 1 tablet around 11 AM yesterday, and it kicked in the next morning (almost 24 hours later). I ate normally, and besides a small amount of cramping and tummy gurgling, could hardly tell I’d even taken it. I considered taking another one if I didn’t get a BM by the next morning; glad I didn’t! 1 tablet did the trick for me, but everyone is different (I’m a 5’11, 140-pound female). I have used this medication a handful of times in the past and have never had a bad experience. It’s very strong and will definitely work within 24-48 hours. I recommend drinking plenty of water with this medication, and try not to have an empty stomach. I imagine this is what makes the cramps so much worse. If worried about cramps, pop 2-3 Advil with this medication. Just take it slow and don’t overdo your first dose; wait 24 hours at least to take more if you don’t get a BM. This is a strong medication and works as promised."

• 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."

• Syn...
• February 14, 2018

For Constipation "Noo, noooo, noooooo. This was horrible. I took one pill at 10 pm, and by 4 am I was in excruciating pain. Between horrendous stomach cramps, I was vomiting, cold sweating, and passing out. My neck also ached, and my head felt extremely heavy. Yes, it made me go, but the rest makes it not worth it."

• Sar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 26, 2023

For Constipation "A friend gave me Dulcolax, since then, I've never stopped using it. I take it before bed at 9 pm, and at around 6 am, I start having stomach aches, my stomach rumbles, and I have countless farts. I usually wait for 1-2 hours till I can't hold it any longer, and when I go to the washroom, I eliminate everything. After I leave the toilet, I feel like I've lost weight. To me, it is the best medication, and I always have it in my bag."

• She...
• June 13, 2017

For Constipation "I took three tablets last night at 7:30 pm after not going to the bathroom for a few days. I woke up at 2 AM with an urge to go, but still couldn't go. I went back to bed and woke up at 4:45 with a very upset stomach. My stomach was cramping really badly, and I lay in bed for a little longer, hoping I wouldn't throw up. I never threw up, but after a few minutes in bed, I had to run to the bathroom when I was hit with a sudden need to go. I have been having explosive diarrhea for almost an hour. At first, I would finish and then have to go again five minutes later! My stomach doesn't hurt anymore, and the diarrhea is starting to let up. I hope I don't have diarrhea at work."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2023

For Constipation "I took liquid Dulcolax as a stool softener in the late afternoon. After a couple of hours, it began to work, and I started having frequent bowel movements throughout the evening. I developed severe stomach cramping, gas, and pressure in my lower abdomen. I got chills, and I had no appetite. The next day, the cramps were gone, but the gas, pressure, and loss of appetite continued throughout the day. I took Gas-X, which gave me some relief, but the pressure was still there. I continued to take Gas-X for relief for the remainder of the day. When I awoke on day 3, the pressure was gone, but I still had no appetite. By day 4, I was fine. Never again will I take Dulcolax."

• in ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2016

For Constipation "I've had some trouble doing a BM, so I decided to take this pill. Took two, not much happened (a small BM), and I went to bed. 2:00 am rolls around, and I have INCREDIBLE stomach cramps and pain coming in and out-I felt like I was giving BIRTH! Tried to do it on my own, but to no avail, ran out to the cabinet and got a third pill. Worked well in the end, but I just wonder if the two before bed were the cause of my upset stomach and crampage! In the end, it was totally worth it. I'm at ease for the night, and that's all that matters."

• in ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2016

For Constipation "I've had some trouble doing a BM, so I decided to take this pill. Took two, not much happened (a small BM), and I went to bed. 2:00 am rolls around, and I have INCREDIBLE stomach cramps and pain coming in and out-I felt like I was giving BIRTH! Tried to do it on my own, but to no avail, ran out to the cabinet and got a third pill. Worked well in the end, but I just wonder if the two before bed were the cause of my upset stomach and crampage! In the end, it was totally worth it. I'm at ease for the night, and that's all that matters."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2015

For Constipation "I took 1 pill at 10 pm. It is 3 am, and I am awake with a burning sensation in my stomach. This is not the first time that this has happened. In about 3 more hours or so, I will have a great bowel movement, but for now, I am miserable :-("

• Why...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 5, 2022

For Constipation "These tiny pills are powerful! Due to spinal damage, it’s sadly the only stuff that can get it out, but not in an easy way. Just put on Depends, be ready for it to fly out of you. The stomach cramps will make you wish you could just die. Does get it out, but can’t someone invent something where you can take 1 pill (go maybe twice) and then it is over!"

• Gat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2018

For Constipation "I try using this twice at 3 pills dosage. Lower dosage simply doesn't work for me at all. Both experiences were memorable in the worst way of very bad food poisoning. Vomited 3 times in 2 hrs with severe stomach cramps, cold sweat, and fainting like giving childbirth until EVERYTHING in the digestive system has been evacuated. Will stay away for life."

• MSa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2018

For Constipation "Dulcolax is the most horrible laxative to have ever been created. The first time I took Dulcolax was 3 years back in Amsterdam, and it instantly cleared my bowel, and there were no stomach cramps. I bought Dulcolax in India and took one last night. I slept around 12 a.m. and woke up with excruciating stomach cramps at 5 a.m. The cramps come and go, but they are severe. Now it’s 6:30 a.m., and I’m still in the toilet hoping my cramps end. But to no avail! Hopefully, I can make it to my meeting at 10:30 a.m. I personally think that they possibly may have changed the ingredients of the medicine. It must be taken off the shelf. The pain is unbearable."

• 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!"

• Jla...
• October 10, 2015

For Constipation "15 years old - first of all, I would like to say most laxatives do make your stomach hurt, but that is the way your body is reacting to the pill, telling you that it's time to go to the bathroom. I've been backed up for a few weeks now, and even with magnesium before bed (a supplement that is supposed to help you go to the bathroom) and frequent doses of Miralax followed by a healthy diet, I still feel constipated even after I go to the bathroom. I usually take Dulcolax before bed, and I go in the morning a few times and occasionally throughout the day. Although I still feel constipated even after going to the bathroom, this pill has really helped me to get flushed out and not be as miserable all day from infrequent bowel movements."