Bisacodyl and Pain: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Sg2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2021

Bisacodyl for Constipation "So I have always had nausea, and my chiropractor suggested trying a laxative because my back is so inflamed that it puts too much pressure for normal bowel movements. I took one pill at around 6:30, was fine the whole night until around 2-3 am when I woke up in so much pain and air bubbling in my stomach that I couldn't move. I just cried until I fell back asleep. It is currently 1:44 pm the next day, and I have gone to the bathroom once and was extremely nauseous all day so far, and will be going right to bed after work. I think I will stick to my usual hot compress on my back until I am ready. Also, wish I had read reviews before!"

• Bob...
• August 29, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I’m on holiday seeing my boyfriend in Dubai at the moment: we were going out eating loads, and I hadn’t pooped since I left the UK (4 days). We found Dulcolax at a local pharmacy, and I decided to Google it. The reviews terrified me, but the pain and bloating got so bad I thought... y’know what... screw it. It’s worth the “experience.” Now, I was really blocked up, so I did feel a lot of cramps overnight. Pretty bad - but it was surprisingly relieving to even feel activity going on down there. No throwing up, drenched in cold sweat, sprawled on the bathroom floor, lol. Come the morning, I was still bunged up and crampy, but throughout the day I was and still am completely relieving myself. Don’t panic if it’s not immediate. I also made sure to down loads of water/an ion supply drink yesterday and today. I was also gonna take another one when I woke up, considering I thought it hadn’t worked. Glad I didn’t! Just be patient, it may take a bit longer than 12 hours!"

• Ash...
• July 20, 2014

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Noticing that I hadn't had a bowel movement in almost 6 days, I purchased this product and took 2 around 3 a.m. I woke up around 8:30 a.m. with the most pain I've ever felt in my life. I gave childbirth naturally with no medicines, but this, by far, felt almost the same. I felt nauseous and had a frequent flow of bowel movements. I got sweaty hot, then so cold I would shiver in a matter of seconds apart. I even felt faint, and my vision got blurry. After drinking 2 bottles of water, I felt somewhat of a relief in pain, but not 100%. If you need a bowel movement, this is your product, but it HURTS! Try a stool softener instead."

• Cri...
• October 11, 2016

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I decided to take Dulcolax last night because I have been constipated for about a week and a half. I thought my constipation was going to get better in time; however, it did not. When I did go, my stool looked like small angular black pebbles. I took this medication around 7:30 pm. Then the pain started at 3:12 am in the morning. I have never felt such a pain in my life. I feel like I'm being stabbed in the stomach. I can hear the gas in my bowels shredding through my stomach. I am sweating and nauseous. I don't even know what to do. I thought sitting on the toilet would help. It is now 3:58 am in my Dulcolax journey. I wish I had taken something else, correction, ANYTHING ELSE before I tried Dulcolax. The pain just keeps getting worse! AVOID!"

• Liv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Hadn't had a bowel movement for several days, so took two of these tablets going to bed one evening. I woke up with stomach cramps that lasted for hours, they became worse and worse and can only be described as rather unbearable. Yes, they made me go to the loo, but the pain was not worth it!"

• mij...
• April 18, 2017

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Update: drank 1 tablet at 8:30 pm with lots of water and went to bed. Woke up with severe cramps at 3:30 am, followed by a BM. Had some serious cramps for about 5 more hours. Had 1 liquid BM. Then I took Buscopan because the pain was no longer tolerable. After an hour, no more cramps. I can eat and drink normally again. Very effective, but the side effect is very traumatizing."

• Gri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2017

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Took it for 2 days bowel prep 3 weeks ago, and along with everything else I was taking, it worked. Initial BM was very difficult and painful. Took 2 pills yesterday at about 2:00 pm for constipation. Woke up at 4:00 am sick and vomited several times with terrible pain. Sweating, shivering, and husband found me on the floor of the bathroom at 6:00 am. It took another hour of the worst pain, cramps, and vomiting before I finally went. Then the spigots were open and had explosive, painful diarrhea several more times - sometimes vomiting along with it, but always the terrible pains. It is now over 24 hours since I took the 2 tabs and still cramping every 1/2 hr with some liquid diarrhea. Just trying to keep hydrated. Almost thought about going to ER!!!!!"

• Anonymous
• June 30, 2017

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Took 2 tablets at 9 PM, went to sleep at midnight, and woke up in excruciating pain at 3 AM! The time now is 3:50 AM, and I'm writhing in pain, shaking, and feeling like I'm going to vomit. I rushed to the toilet thinking I was going to have a BM, only to find I didn't, it was only gas. I'm never using these again. I hope this cramping pain and terrible nausea will subside soon as I can't sleep."

• GMo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2023

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - constipation. Have been taking 3 Dulcolax tablets in the evenings for one month. I don't get pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting, but I am having incomplete evacuation. My bowels are not getting emptied fully. I have looked up on the net, and it says incomplete bowels are because of IBS. Anybody else have this problem? Please post your reply. Thanks."

• Shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2016

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I am 18 years old, having constipation for the last 5 days. Took 2 tablets at around 10:30 pm. I woke up at around 5:30 am, having pain and went to the bathroom, had little hard stools, then around 6:30 am, same little stools. Then at 7 am, there was sharp pain. When I was moving to the bathroom, I was going to faint, blackness was there in front of me. I couldn't stand on my feet. I pooped my pants and my head struck the wall of my bathroom. Hearing this noise, my mother came and made me sit on the floor and threw some water on my face, then my senses came. I think no more trouble should come from this medicine now. I will never take this medicine in my life. This was the worst experience of my life. I advise you not to take this medicine."

• Myb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2016

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I broke my tailbone and was constipated because of it. Because it hurt too bad to try and poop. So I decided to take Dulcolax, I took 2. It definitely works. But terrible, terrible pain is followed. I did not have any dairy, all I had was water and a bit of broth. This isn't me being dramatic, it was the worst pain I've been in... in a very long time. And I gave natural birth. Just like many other people, I had cramps, sweating, and felt as if I would vomit but didn't. And, towards 4 am, my anus felt like it was spitting out lava. I'm never taking this again. Sticking to apple juice, which takes longer to work but works without the pain."

• Ray...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2018

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I honestly thought I was going to die! Took two tablets at 6 pm and went to bed at 10 pm. I woke at midnight with worse pains than when I was in labor. I honestly thought I was going to birth an alien! Sat on the toilet in pain for three hours, being sick into a bucket with hot sweats, passed out around 4 am on the bathroom floor, still no BM. Managed to go back to bed at 6 am, only to be woken again at 8 am and glued to the toilet, being sick again for hours. Had three explosive BMs between 3 pm and 4 pm, 10 pm the next day, and I’ve got mild cramps, no energy, and feel like I’ve just had the worst stomach bug with no appetite at all. The thought of food is turning my stomach! How are these even allowed to be sold? Do not take unless you have a whole day off the next day!"

• Chu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2021

Bisacodyl for Constipation "So I took 2 pills this morning at 5 because my bowels haven't moved in a couple of days, and all day today I've been so sick, my stomach won't stop cramping. Not only that, I still haven't had a good bowel movement yet. It's now 3:15 in the afternoon, and I'm still in pain. Does anyone know when the pain stops?"

• Sor...
• December 8, 2016

Bisacodyl for Constipation "This product should be taken off the shelves before somebody has a heart attack from its side effects. I took one tablet and within about five hours had a BM normally. A few minutes later, I needed to go again. Then all of a sudden, I started sweating, vomiting, and felt I was about to pass out on the bathroom floor. I made it back to bed and was screaming in pain, which went on for the next 20 minutes. It finally calmed down enough for me to spend the next day in bed with a hot water bottle on my tummy. Today is Day 3 post-Dulcolax Drama, and I am left dizzy, nauseous, and weak. If no better by Monday morning, I'm off to the doctor. I feel terrible and will NEVER take this tablet again. If you suffer from IBS, do not take!!"

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 4, 2021

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Well, I take these pretty regularly, one doesn't tend to work, 2 does. Now, I always drink lots of water, I learned the hard way. I take the tablets about 7 pm, and at 6 am, I start to get mild cramps, then stronger. I go to the toilet, little pressure, then a normal bowel movement. Upon returning to my bed, I get those cramps and head back to the loo, softer, and then this repeats 2-3 times more during the next 1 hour. Last visit to the now stinky bathroom, and it runs out of me like a waterfall. Off back to bed. I get up 1-2 hrs later feeling great as I am no longer constipated, swollen, and uncomfortable. Next lesson I learned was not to eat and drink straight away, or it's nearest loo in quickest time, or it's a change of knickers. I wait a bit and then have a small drink, will still go back to the loo. Then all's fine. These tablets are the only thing for me that works when I am constipated. Yes, you get the pain, feel like you are going to faint while on the toilet. A cold cloth & windows open helps."

• Joa...
• December 7, 2018

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Well, I can honestly say that this is the first time in my life I'm pooping straight liquid. Took this after getting sinus surgery and was stopped up thanks to the pain meds. I took two pills the first day and had a bowel movement the next morning, followed by two more that almost resembled diarrhea. But whatever, it did its job. Then a few more days went by, got stopped up again. I was off the pain meds by this point but started taking Dulcolax, just one a day. Drank water. Nothing. Next day, one more. Water. Nada. Third day, I'm getting concerned, so I take two, then follow it up with a liter of coconut water and a cup of coffee. Hooooly crap. Literally. It started normal enough, a couple decent movements to get the flow going. And then it was like I turned on a faucet. It's been 24 hours since I took those pills, and I'm still squirting. And the pain, the cramps, oh my lord. I was writhing in bed all day. This is the WORST medication ever. Save yourself the agony."

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2018

Bisacodyl for Constipation "OMG! I am definitely giving this a 10 for being 100% effective, BUT I will warn you about the 2 to 3 hours of on-and-off pains in your lower stomach. You will be in all kinds of crouching positions, followed by a sprint to the toilet to let out fiery diarrhea. Despite the excruciating pain, there were some relieving moments when you think it's over, but IT'S NOT! This product is amazing."

• Sis...
• November 5, 2016

For Constipation "Well, I've been constipated for about a week and a half, so I decided to take Dulcolax. I've taken it before, and it wasn't that bad, but this time, I think I would have rather gotten shot. I took it about 10 pm last night, and then I went to sleep. I woke up this morning about 5, shaking, sweating, nauseated, and I had the worst pain I think I've ever felt. It is now 9:30, and I'm still throwing up so bad I can barely leave the bathroom. I will never take these again!!!"

• APa...
• February 21, 2018

Bisacodyl for Constipation "The worst! 12 hrs after I took 2 tablets. I woke up in horrific pain from cramps, felt like throwing up, chills, sweating, and it's now 18 hrs after taking, I still have pain and feel weak. I can't believe this is available and, even worse, it has no warnings."

• Boo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2016

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I have a wheat intolerance and also I am frequently blocked up and was recommended to use Dulcolax instead of my normal senna for a stronger, more effective result. I took 2 tablets at around 8 pm, and by 12/1 am, my whole stomach had bloated to the fact it felt like it was going to pop. It was pulling my skin that tight... Finally, this discomfort passed and the bloating did ease, however, the pains I experienced made me consider going to the hospital! I nearly passed out on several occasions... I did eventually go, and it did do its job, but I do not recommend this at all. It is not worth the severity of the side effects at all."

• Gwe...
• December 30, 2015

Bisacodyl for Constipation "This drug is awful! Gives me bloating and not a very good laxative. I took 1 pill unlike the other reviews, I didn't get terrible diarrhea. But it woke me in the night every time I took it (maybe I took it 4 times) with terrible pain, like my stomach was burning and on fire. So sick, sick, sick and not sure whether I would throw up or what was going to happen. Sweating, shaking... the stabbing pain in my belly was so bad. Anyways, I am going to throw the rest of the package out to avoid taking it again. One time I was so super constipated I took 3 pills, and less than an hour later I got gas and diarrhea, but no abdominal pain. Then I kept waking up in the night and rushing to the bathroom, I almost pooped the bed!"

• Xc2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I decided to buy Dulcolax due to constipation, and I will say it does work. Unfortunately, this made me so miserable. I took 2 pills around 10 pm. I woke up around 1:00 am with gas/cramps. By 2:00 am, I was lying on the bathroom floor in extreme pain. I kept trying to use the restroom, and nothing would come out. By 3:00 am, I was able to use the restroom. The cramps stopped, but then I started to feel very sick for a while. I will NEVER again take these pills. Not worth the pain."

• Leg...
• July 16, 2021

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I took four, nothing. Took 2 more the next day. Well, it kicked in around 10 am. It felt like pains during the transition phase of labor, and yes, I have four kids, so I know what I’m talking about - the pain was so bad!!! And I still couldn’t get anything out. It wasn’t until another 45 minutes of pain, I am sweating, I’m about to pass out, that it all came out!!! And it took about 20 minutes until I was finished with all of that, and it was diarrhea at the end. I got on the scale and was 5 pounds lighter, that means I had 5 pounds of poop in me for the past 10 days waiting to come out. I am so sorry to be graphic, but my final review is: it will clear you out, but it won’t be fun. I’m going to drink more water and eat more fiber, I can’t go through that again."

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2015

Bisacodyl for Constipation "The medication was very effective, however, the excruciating pain I experienced while taking the medication was not a fun experience. I took two tablets at 9:00 a.m. Two hours passed, and I didn't feel anything. Then it hit just about noon, and I started getting terrible stomach cramps. If you are a first-time user, take one."

• Tra...
• April 18, 2017

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Due to a bacteria that caused traveler diarrhea for like two weeks, I had to take very strong antibiotics to get rid of it. Unfortunately, I then couldn't go to the toilet anymore for four days. On the fifth day, I took one pill at 4 pm, woke up at 4 am in the morning with really painful stomach cramps, but couldn't go to the toilet. At around 8 am, the pain was almost unbearable, and I felt sick and didn't know if I had to vomit while I was sitting on the toilet. Worked eventually, but only 16 hours later with a lot of pain in the hours beforehand. It does its job, but you have to accept the pain that comes with it."