Bisacodyl and Sweating: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Lia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I took one pill before I went to bed. Early morning, I woke up in so much pain and broke out in a sweat to the point that I got so dizzy and thought that I was going to pass out. I was able to turn on a fan in my room that helped cool me down. That pain was so severe that all I could do was rock back and forth. The pain lasted two days. I will never take another Correctol. This should be taken off the store shelves. It's gonna kill somebody!!!"

• Dot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Recently prescribed pain killer which causes constipation. Been drinking plenty of fluids and water. As a precaution to getting my pain killer dose bumped up (which would increase the constipation), I took one Dulcolax gel capsule to maintain my daily morning toilet visit. They say they are very gentle too. But I still became constipated due to the medication. I took two Dulcolax at 9 a.m., thinking they would be as gentle as the Dulcoease. I became very unwell after our evening meal. I started sweating and feeling uneasy. Then the cramping... I’ve had three children, and the cramps I experienced were as bad as having children. Horrendous. My first visit was futile, but five minutes later and much more intense cramps, I gave birth to the first of several motions and loose repeated visits. I was pale, sweating, and like others thought I’d be going to A&E. Never again Dulcolax. My family weren’t too impressed either and sprayed the house with air freshener. Totally embarrassing. I’ll continue with my water increase and, if necessary, the Dulcoease instead."

• nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2022

Bisacodyl for Bowel Preparation "I had very mild constipation and took 1 Dulcolax - within 20 minutes I had severe nausea, dizziness, cold sweats, weak to the point of passing out, couldn't talk or move. Around 3 years ago, I had this exact same reaction to 1 Dulcolax but didn't realize at the time it was due to the Dulcolax. I remembered these exact same symptoms and how severe it was. It's definitely confirmed that this was from the Dulcolax. It took around 2 hours to eventually subside. I have never had a laxative affect me like this, but it's very scary - will never take Dulcolax again. And by the way, have never pooped, just got extremely sick to the point of passing out."

• Los...
• April 19, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I am currently on a medication that makes me experience constipation, so I decided today to take 2 Dulcolax to try and empty out. I took it maybe 35-40 minutes ago, and I already have a horrible pain in my stomach. I’ve been sitting on the bowl now for an hour, feeling like I’m going to throw up or poop. It’s horrible. I have cold sweats, and my abdomen has so much pain. I’m afraid to push because I feel like I might vomit if I do. I do not recommend this to anyone."

• Jen...
• August 5, 2016

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Like everyone else is saying, it was the worst experience of my life taking this over-the-counter drug. I tend to have a medicine sensitivity, so I took one instead of the suggested adult dose, three tablets. Like everyone else here, I started getting horrible cramps within an hour, which was odd because knowing I was going to take this at 9 pm, I'd been drinking about 8 oz of water since 7 pm on the hour. Within an hour of this drug in my system, I began vomiting. And I was thankful for that because at least I was getting it out of my body. I vomited three times before midnight and went to bed queasy and sweaty. The next morning, I did have a normal bowel movement, but it was not worth the added vomiting. Where was this on the side effects!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2017

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I had been constipated for 4 days with no bowel movements at all. So I decided to try Dulcolax pink. I took two tablets at 6 pm last night and drank a ton of water. I felt completely fine, went to bed around 11, and woke up to the worst pain of my life at about 2:30 am. Stomach pains that felt like stabbing and severe vomiting every 10 min. The pain would subside for 10 minutes after the vomiting, and then the excruciating pain would come back just as timed along with the vomiting and cold sweats. I eventually just sat in the shower with hot water running over me because that’s the only way I felt a little relief. It is now about 1 pm, and I finally had a bowel motion and haven’t vomited in 2 hours. Still going to see a doctor. PLEASE DON'T TAKE."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2021

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I used this after an appendectomy to counter the constipation from that and pain meds. Took two and had no adverse reactions and a good BM 12 hours later. Things were still not quite back to normal, so took 2 more after a couple of days. Within 2 hours or less, was overcome with intense stomach cramps. Another BM at that point, but no relief from the cramps. Started to feel sweaty and pale, and it hurt so bad I was afraid it was an adverse effect from the appendectomy, so called 911. Normal vitals, so was advised that laxatives can have this extreme effect. Constipation is way better than this."

• No ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2017

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Took one due to pregnancy constipation, and my God, I wish I would've read these reviews beforehand. I am in such pain. Took one at 4:30 pm, and severe cramping and pain by 8 pm. Cold sweats, dizziness, diarrhea, and so much pain from the severe cramping."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2015

Bisacodyl for Constipation "This is a quick and effective laxative to relieve constipation, however, alternatives should be considered first. Magnesium syrup is always a good try, senna, speak to your pharmacist about the best things to take, they are always helpful. I only take 1 tablet, and it takes effect within a few hours, severe cramping, nausea, sweating, diarrhea, I have felt like I may pass out, but these effects only last about an hour for myself. Therefore, I think this should be kept for a last resort!"

• Cls...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2018

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I cannot believe this product is available over the counter! I’d been having a few days without a bowel movement, which is very unusual for me. So I thought I’d try a laxative to get things moving... I took 1 pill at 10:30 pm and woke at 3 am with severe stomach cramps. I sat there for a while trying to go, but it took a good hour for any motion. I was sweating, felt sick, felt like my bowel was going to fall out, in excruciating pain, and felt I was going to need to call an ambulance. I eventually did have a bowel movement but am laying in bed an hour later still shaking from the pain and scared to sleep in case the cramps worsen again. It was one of the worst experiences of my life! Stay away!"

• Cpa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Dulcolax really upsets my stomach. Major gas pains, and one pill gives me diarrhea for days. You're better off taking a stool softener. I’ve taken this for a prep for a colonoscopy before as well. The only reason why I took another one was because that was all I had. Both times I’ve had to take it at night, and it was a horrible sleep. I was sweaty and just felt so bad. This med is far from gentle."

• Not...
• December 29, 2016

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I'd been constipated for a few days and decided to try Dulcolax to get some relief. I'd never tried a laxative before. I took 1 pill at 6:30 pm and made the mistake of reading these reviews afterward... I nervously waited for the worst. I began my BM at around 11 pm. Nothing bad to speak of... no terrible abdominal cramping, no sweating, no nausea, etc. Nothing, just a much softer and much-needed BM. I didn't even drink excessive water with it. I think the key is to only take 1 pill - especially if you've never used the medication before and aren't sure how you'll respond to it. I'd recommend... does the job!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2016

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I was constipated for a few days, so I decided to give these a shot... never again. The most severe stomach cramps I've ever had in my life, and they lasted for two hours. Two hours of sweating profusely, lying on the bathroom floor, crying from the pain, considering how embarrassing an ER visit would be at 3 a.m. because of Dulcolax cramps. It's like period cramps, but a hundred times worse. When the medicine finally did its job, it produced staggered streams of hot lava for the remainder of the night. Needless to say, the intense pain wasn't worth the small, painful BM."

• Dul...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 11, 2016

For Constipation "I've suffered from constipation my whole life and rarely have a movement on my own accord. My sister-in-law introduced me to these babies a while ago, suggested I take four as she does. Six hours after my dose, and I was ready to kill her, I suffered big time. Cramps were bloody awful, and the sweats were about the same. I successfully went to the toilet many times that night, and it worked better than anything the doctors have prescribed. I lowered the dose to three tablets, as two didn't work. I take four when really backed up. They can be a little unpredictable, sometimes, they take six hours, sometimes they take sixteen, sometimes I sit in the toilet and pray for death, other times it's a walk in the park. They do work though."

• Liz...
• May 28, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "So I took this on Sunday evening around 8 pm, woke up with pain around 2 am. The pain was like giving birth but worse, I had sweating and felt like I was going to die. I too also had to take off my clothes and lie on the cold tile in the bathroom. The nausea continued the whole next day, but I also was in a coma-like state. I literally slept the whole day. I felt like I was in and out of consciousness for 24+ hours. It helped with the constipation, but the price my body paid was a high one. Next time I will look for a softer, easier way."

• bpe...
• August 4, 2016

Bisacodyl for Constipation "3 out of 10 only because it does clean out your system. However, the pain I feel with them is horrible. I had never taken any laxatives before, and this was my first one, so when I first took it a few months ago, I thought the extreme cramping, sweats, and pain were normal experiences and just what happens when consumed. I took them last night around 2 a.m. before I went to bed, and when I was in the shower this morning around 8 a.m., all the symptoms hit me at once. I ended up having to quickly get out and threw up before I even dried off. After I threw up, the pain got worse, and not only could I not get off the toilet, but I could not stop throwing up at the same time. The symptoms last for hours and are not worth it!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2021

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I was a little behind on my regular schedule of pooping. One morning, I woke up with mild pain in my abdomen, but I wanted it to go away. I live with my mom, who went to the store and bought this product. I took three tablets because they looked super tiny. It said to take 1-3, and I wanted fast relief, so I took three. After about an hour, I had my first bowel movement and was relieved. However, about another hour later, I was on the toilet again when I began to feel EXTREMELY nauseous. I stood up and threw up more than I thought was even possible. I then thought I just had a little stomach bug and went back to my room to lay down. Another hour later, the same thing happened again, and at this point, I am drenched in sweat but freezing cold. My heart was racing, and my back was on fire. This continued to happen for 8 hours. At one point, I was very much considering going to the hospital because I thought I was at risk of dying."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Took Dulcolax before bed as I have had constipation for a few days. Woke up about 3 a.m. with bad cramps and awful gas. I had to sit on the loo for ages and still couldn't go, but had awful pains, felt sick, was sweating. Eventually, 30 minutes or so later, after cramps and the pain, I ended up with diarrhea and was physically sick, not just once, but a few times. I would never take this again, it is awful."

• 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!"

• Ear...
• December 28, 2019

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I took three last night at 9:30 pm and went to bed. I woke up at 2:00 am with the most intense, painful cramping I have ever experienced. I was also super gassy, and my tummy was bloated and felt hard. The pain lasted for two hours! I was expecting some cramping, but not to this extreme level. I tried to go #2, but nothing happened, so I went back to bed and was able to get back to sleep at around 4 am. I woke up at 6 am feeling the need to use the toilet, but also feeling nauseous. I threw up and felt so ill, again, no easy BM, just lots of discomfort and cold sweats. I woke up at 9 am and tried to use the toilet, again, not an easy BM, but I could feel I had to go! Finally, at about 11 am, I had diarrhea. I tried again at about 12 pm feeling the need to go, but nothing was coming out... again!! I feel so sluggish and tired, I still am somewhat plugged up, and my stomach is so sore. I will probably stick with Senokot or eat lots of prunes or high-fiber cereal from now on."

• Dom...
• May 18, 2015

Bisacodyl for Constipation "So I took 3 pills because I was a dummy, but then I wanted to know how others felt about this product, so I read you need to drink loads of water. I ended up drinking about 10 glasses of water in the 2 hours before I went to bed. I woke up around 1ish having to go badly. Nothing really happened, I sat there sweating like a pig, dry heaving, and wanting to vomit. I had no stomach pains though (possibly from drinking all that water). Then around 4, I was back in the bathroom, and I didn't sweat, dry heave, or anything. It was diarrhea-like, but that I can handle. And I went again around 10:45 am, but now 3 hours later, I feel fine and perfectly cleaned out."

• mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2015

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Took this as relief at 8:00 pm. By 3 am, I was getting chronic tummy cramps and sweats. I felt sick, but nothing was happening. By about half past 3, being in pain with my tummy for that long and wanting to cry, I suddenly had a massive case of the runs for about an hour. I've never felt so poorly after tablets in my life. I will definitely not be taking the rest of these ever again."

• Cly...
• December 13, 2015

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I took 1 pill, and about 6 hours later, I was in extreme pain for the next 12 hours. Cramping, nausea, cold sweats, and minimal relief from the actual constipation. I had several small bowel movements, but they were so painful, and in the end, I took Metamucil because my stool was so hard, I couldn't pass it. I will never again use this product - there is absolutely nothing 'gentle' about it."

• Ani...
• December 23, 2018

Bisacodyl for Constipation "Took this last night, woke up at 6 a.m. with the worst cramps ever! Started sweating, almost fainted. Finally pooped, then now I’m starting to notice some blood in my stool. I highly DO NOT recommend this, it is horrible! They need to take this off the shelf!"

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2021

Bisacodyl for Constipation "I had horrible constipation for about a week, nothing was helping, so I took one Dulcolax around 9 pm. I expected the bowel movement to start in the morning, but nothing happened (just terrible tummy pain). Around 5 pm, the pain got so intense I was sweating and shaking but unable to open my bowel :( horrible, horrible experience. Finally, after around 2 hours of pain, nausea, cramps, sweating, and shaking, I managed to open my bowel. As soon as it happened, all symptoms went away and I felt massive relief. My advice is: take it only when other things are not working, it is very powerful, but it works. My colon was completely blocked, and it helped me to empty it and get rid of awful constipation."