Bisacodyl and Vomiting: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Som...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2015

For Constipation "I have irritable bowel syndrome C&D (constipation/diarrhea). Lately, the constipation has been the culprit. Which caused me to try Dulcolax. I took 2 pills, within hours, the normal cramps started. Around early morning, I still haven't had a BM, but I was vomiting, with no end in sight. I lost 3 pounds within 2 hours from vomiting. Over 14 hours after taking the pills, I finally had a loose BM. I can't wait for it to be over! I'll be starting a probiotic so that I can prevent this."

• Gen...
• June 6, 2017

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!"

• JCM...
• March 16, 2023

For Constipation "Exactly two weeks ago, I underwent major surgery, leaving me immobilized at just 23 years old and confined to bed rest. To manage the pain, I was prescribed opioids, but they caused severe constipation. Despite trying several laxatives and natural remedies, the issue persisted, so I purchased a Dulcolax suppository for quick relief. At 6 pm, I inserted the suppository, and within ten minutes, I was hobbling on crutches to the toilet, bracing myself for a severe bowel movement. It was the most agonizing and unyielding bowel movement I have ever experienced. To top it off, six hours later, I suddenly felt extreme nausea, pain, and began vomiting up everything I had eaten throughout the day. As soon as my stomach emptied of food and liquid, I was dry heaving over the bed, but nothing came out. This was by far the worst experience of my life, and I would rather relive the post-surgery period than go through it again. Therefore, I urge everyone to exercise extreme caution when taking Dulcolax suppositories."

• JCM...
• March 16, 2023

For Constipation "Exactly two weeks ago, I underwent major surgery, leaving me immobilized at just 23 years old and confined to bed rest. To manage the pain, I was prescribed opioids, but they caused severe constipation. Despite trying several laxatives and natural remedies, the issue persisted, so I purchased a Dulcolax suppository for quick relief. At 6 pm, I inserted the suppository, and within ten minutes, I was hobbling on crutches to the toilet, bracing myself for a severe bowel movement. It was the most agonizing and unyielding bowel movement I have ever experienced. To top it off, six hours later, I suddenly felt extreme nausea, pain, and began vomiting up everything I had eaten throughout the day. As soon as my stomach emptied of food and liquid, I was dry heaving over the bed, but nothing came out. This was by far the worst experience of my life, and I would rather relive the post-surgery period than go through it again. Therefore, I urge everyone to exercise extreme caution when taking Dulcolax suppositories."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2021

For Constipation "So first time using this yesterday; I hadn't had a proper bowel movement in almost a week. I took Movacol religiously as a kid, so I assumed two little pills couldn't even budge, but what the heck. HOW WRONG I WAS!!! I took them at 6:30 pm, and by 11 pm I was dripping with sweat & in excruciating pain (I'd always dealt with cramps, but this was a whole new level of pain). I was having severe contractions and tummy rumbles with no signs of movement for hours. Lots of puking and going from couch to floor to try and get comfortable. I got my partner to call the ambulance, as I was convinced I'd ruptured an organ or something ridiculous. The pain subsided, and I called the ambo off and went to sleep, woke up at 4 am and my butt was a literal tap, no more cramps though! Will be throwing this out; this should be prescription only AT LEAST! Also, pro tip for cramps: sit in child's pose and hug a pillow that's folded in half. Or sit under a hot shower, only two things that stopped the pain."

• Lum...
• September 17, 2017

For Constipation "I don't get your comments, people. Some of you are taking 2 or 3 pills and complaining you're dying, of course, you are going to feel double the effect on that dosage. One pill is more than enough. In fact, to me, it's a bit too much because it gives me mild stomach cramping, so I just take half a pill, and I'm good to go. You people can't blame the drug when you are overdosing on it. Now, don't get me wrong, this is not a mild laxative (unlike what they imply on their ads, and I do kind of feel cheated about that). It's powerful stuff that will make you evacuate explosively (so to speak), but vomiting and feeling like you are dying is not supposed to happen."

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

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!!!"

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2016

For Constipation "DO NOT TAKE THIS!!! I've been losing weight and trying to tweak my meal plan, but I sometimes don't get enough fiber and then become constipated. I took a single Dulcolax before bed and woke up around 11:30 in extreme pain. I went to the bathroom and had a BM, but immediately after, I got so warm. I sat on the bathroom floor thinking I was going to die. I then proceeded to vomit. I will never take this again."

• Jen...
• June 27, 2015

For Constipation "I took two tablets after dinner and went to sleep around 11:30 pm. At 6 am came around, and I had terrible cramps. I vomited a few times and felt better and went back to sleep. 7 am came, and I had even worse pains and went to the bathroom. After that, I was fine. It did its job but was extremely uncomfortable. I don't recommend taking this if you can't be home for at least 18 hours straight."

• dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2015

For Constipation "I am NEVER taking this brand of lax again. I took one pill around 6 p.m., and around 5:45 a.m., I had the worst cramps ever! I wanted to vomit, and I ran to the bathroom and had such bad diarrhea. This is the second time this has happened with taking only one pill. The 1st time, I was sure I had bad Mexican food, but nope, it's the laxative. The pain was so unbearable! I'd rather be constipated forever than go through that again. I recommend taking Metamucil with 8 oz of water twice a day or fiber supplements. It takes longer for your body to get on track, but it doesn't hurt."

• Ear...
• December 28, 2019

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."

• May...
• November 24, 2016

For Constipation "I took this pill about 10 pm, and by 2 am, I went to the restroom. I had cramping, which was normal, but I threw up while I was in the restroom. Then, I was jittery. It even lowered my blood pressure, and I wanted the horrible feeling to go away. I felt like I was about to pass out!! Won't ever take it again!!"

• Dom...
• May 18, 2015

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."

• Nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2016

For Constipation "I took this because I was having an ultrasound the next day, and my doctor wanted me reasonably cleaned out. I took 2 tabs at 8 pm. I woke at 4 am with bad stomach cramps. I moved into the bathroom for the next hour, where I experienced crippling stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting (mostly dry heaves as my stomach was fairly empty). I actually thought about calling 911. That bad! I was burning up and sweating profusely - and I typically never sweat. It was the worst I've ever felt in my 56 years. The product worked. Several hours later, I'm still with some diarrhea, and the other symptoms are somewhat better, but I'm never, ever taking this poison again!"

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

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!!!!!"

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2019

For Constipation "I wish I read the reviews prior to taking this. I took ONE pill at 10 pm and woke up at 5 am in excruciating pain. I was lightheaded and on the verge of vomiting while going to the bathroom. I thought I was sick as opposed to constipated until I read the reviews. It only made me go to the bathroom once, yet the entire day I was on pins and needles because of the feeling in my stomach. It caused me to feel very sleepy, and for the most part I slept. I’m praying the effects will be gone by tomorrow and that I can return to work. I wouldn’t recommend this medication."

• Bob...
• December 18, 2015

For Constipation "I normally take Milk of Magnesia and have never had issues with it. It clears out my system well with no issues. I decided to try Dulcolax because it is supposed to be gentle. Gentle as a bad stomach flu. I took 3 tablets at 11 pm, by 4 am, I was having severe cramps but no action. By 8 am, I was dry heaving/vomiting while everything else was coming out the other end. I broke out in a cold sweat, and it was everything I could do to stay upright on the toilet. I was there for 45 minutes before crawling back into bed. Every 10-15 minutes, I was back in the bathroom. Then crawl back to bed. The worst was over by noon, but I continue to have periodic cramps and diarrhea over 24 hours later. From now on, I will stick with MoM."

• Bob...
• December 18, 2015

For Constipation "I normally take Milk of Magnesia and have never had issues with it. It clears out my system well with no issues. I decided to try Dulcolax because it is supposed to be gentle. Gentle as a bad stomach flu. I took 3 tablets at 11 pm, by 4 am, I was having severe cramps but no action. By 8 am, I was dry heaving/vomiting while everything else was coming out the other end. I broke out in a cold sweat, and it was everything I could do to stay upright on the toilet. I was there for 45 minutes before crawling back into bed. Every 10-15 minutes, I was back in the bathroom. Then crawl back to bed. The worst was over by noon, but I continue to have periodic cramps and diarrhea over 24 hours later. From now on, I will stick with MoM."

• Anonymous
• July 9, 2014

For Constipation "Took the medicine at 11:30 PM. Decided 2 would be too little since I wanted the full effect, took 3 total followed by water. Woke up at 4:30 in the morning to cold sweats and threw up twice. After cramping in the lower stomach, I went and used the bathroom on and off for 1.5 hours. Next time I am only sticking with 1."

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

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

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."

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

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."

• Gra...
• March 30, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Having Crohn's, I never suffer from constipation, ever. I took 2 Dulcolax Wednesday at midnight as directed for an endoscopy on Friday. Felt lots of gas discomfort within 25 minutes. Impossible to sleep! Really painful cramps started by 2:15 am. Turned to extreme cramps every 10-12 minutes. Like hard labor. Severe diarrhea and vomiting for the next 3 hours, nearly passing out, thinking I might die, with forehead, neck, and inside elbow crease sweats for hours. By morning I am now passing blood with diarrhea. Cramps 20-30 minutes apart. My Crohn's was very good for months. I don't think it's safe for 'some' like 'me' to take this medication. Pico-Salax should be sufficient for those whose bowels empty very quickly due to faster digestion."

• Lal...
• September 4, 2015

For Constipation "Never again. Ever. This is probably the 10th time I've taken Dulcolax, and each time is worse than the last. This time I took 2 tablets at 1:30 AM and got woken up at 7:30 AM, feeling extremely sick. Usually, I would lay in bed and wait for it to pass, but not this time. I began to have violent vomiting while my stomach turned upside down! At this point, I was vomiting while trying to not soil myself (which is a very unpleasant experience, especially after first waking up). After BARELY having a bowel movement, I crawled back into bed in the fetal position, hoping it would be over soon. This is when the cramps began. The cramps from this medicine were the worst I've EVER experienced in my life. STAY AWAY FROM DULCOLAX! Stick with Miralax!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2017

For Constipation "Took 2 tablets and went to bed. Experienced some cramping at around 6 am the next morning. But around 6:30 am, the cramping was horrible. Vomiting and diarrhea so much. After about 3 hours on the toilet and my head in a trash can, I finally was able to sleep. I will never take this again. I have been weak, nauseous, and cramping still all day. I am afraid to eat something. I did not drink water before taking this, so if you do take it, hydrate yourself before, don't eat a big meal before (like I did), and do it on a day where you have zero plans."