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

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

Bisacodyl 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

Bisacodyl 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!"

• mab...
• September 11, 2015

Bisacodyl 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!"

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

Bisacodyl 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."

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

Bisacodyl 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."

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

Bisacodyl 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

Bisacodyl 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."

• CnR...
• August 27, 2017

Bisacodyl 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

Bisacodyl 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."

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

Bisacodyl 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."

• Pai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I feel like something is blindly tearing at the bowel while sucker-punching me in the stomach to make me puke. I took the 'drop' form in water at about 6 pm last night, been awake since roughly 7 am with the worst pains in my stomach, and it's radiating through to my lower back. I can't sit up. It's now 11:36 am and I have fever-type symptoms, been vomiting, I have only done a couple of solid rabbit-type poos so far, and to top it off, my rectum and anal canal feel so swollen. Hallelujah!!!!! I finally saw some action in the form of a projectile poop. It was not pretty, but the stomach pains have lowered in intensity. Honestly, I would rather be constipated than take these drops again. Worst pain I have ever felt. I was about to call an ambulance but read this first!!!"

• Net...
• March 2, 2017

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I tried the lower doses and it never worked. Finally, I tried the 3-pill dose, and it worked. I took 3 pills a few different times, thinking maybe it was worse because of something I had eaten before taking the laxative. Nope! They are just horrible. I only gave a 6 because yes, it does work. But the stomach pain is too much. I've taken the pills at 6:30 a.m., and by 10 a.m., I'm in serious pain and running to the bathroom! I have to have a full 24 hours before I leave home because it literally cleans everything out all day. It makes me go 4-8 times in 24 hours. I'm wondering if myself and others may be severely allergic to an ingredient inside the pill? Ask your doctor before use, please!!"

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

Bisacodyl 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."

• Lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2023

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Took one Dulcolax tablet last night at 10:00 p.m. Woke at 5:00 a.m. this morning with severe stomach pain, which lasted for about 5 hours. Had diarrhea twice and now can't go to the loo due to constipation. Never taking this stuff again. Milk of Magnesia is kinder to the gut and works well."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2023

For Constipation "After dealing with constipation my whole life, I am familiar with laxatives, however, nothing could prepare me for the night I had after taking 2 bisacodyl pills. I took them at 10:30 pm and woke up in a sweat at 1:45 am in excruciating pain. I headed to the toilet hoping for quick relief. However, relief would not come, only a spike in body temperature causing me to strip while on the toilet. Sweating from head to toe, dizziness, weakness, and stomach pain I can only describe as worse than labor. At least contractions taper off. I couldn’t sit on the toilet for longer than 30 seconds, becoming so weak and seeing stars, about to pass out. I’d lay in bed writhing in pain for four more hours between frequent unsuccessful trips where I could not even push I was in so much pain. Thoughts of calling 911, but what would I say? I took a laxative and now I think I’m dying?! Finally, at 5 am, the explosion happened. I’ve been in bed most of the day feeling weak and tired but happy to be alive."

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

Bisacodyl 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."

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

Bisacodyl 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

Bisacodyl 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

Bisacodyl 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

Bisacodyl 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."

• Fro...
• January 8, 2017

For Constipation "Never again! I took two pills, and about four hours later, I thought I was dying or needed to go to the ER. I was sweating, lying on the floor with severe cramps. Eventually, my stomach worked, but today my stomach is extremely painful, and I have had some rectal bleeding. After talking to the doctor, he says this can happen. I am exhausted, and my anxiety level is a 10."

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

Bisacodyl 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

Bisacodyl 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

Bisacodyl 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

Bisacodyl 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."