Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute User Reviews

• AUN...
• January 4, 2012

Docusate/senna "On a scale of one to ten, I rate Senokot as a ten. I have chronic constipation since birth due to being born with a pituitary tumor and developed hypothyroidism. Nothing worked, and the chronic constipation came full force the day after I graduated from college. I was in so much pain to the point where I could not eat, look for a job, or play water polo or my normal swimming. In 1985, a gastroenterologist put me on Senokot, and it worked miracles. No bloating, I was able to work out again and enjoy life. I had to take four a day only because my stomach was so far gone, but no bloating, no irritation, or heartburn."

• bey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2018

Docusate/senna "I have had chronic constipation for about 35 years. I am now 74, and it gets worse as you age. I had a period of time where I couldn't go for 2 weeks, and my Dr. put me on Senokot S. One didn't work, but the next night I used 2, and it fixed me up. I keep it here to use if my usual cleansing tea doesn't work. The Senokot gave me no side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 1, 2012

Docusate/senna "This is the only laxative/stool softener I can actually trust to take and produce a bowel movement within 12 hours! The only downside is that it gives me really bad stomach cramps about an hour before I am able to pass a bowel movement! If it were okay for me to take every day, I would."

• Me2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2017

Docusate/senna "I was badly constipated for 4 or 5 days. My stomach and my back were aching. No matter how much water and fibrous foods I ate, I wasn't able to go. At my wit's end, I bought Senokot S and took one pill at 9 pm and another at 1 am. While I could feel it working (I had some strange feelings in my stomach), I didn't get bad cramps or pain. At 9:30 am, I was finally able to 'go' with no straining or pain."

• net...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 24, 2013

"I am on painkillers for my back, and I don't know what I would do without these. You have to make sure to take 2 pills every 12 hours for it to work right, and don't miss taking them. They work, and work great."

• Ban...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2019

"I take the SSRI Lexapro and the SNRI Effexor for massive anxiety disorder and major depression. The effect of serotonin reuptake makes my bowel movements slow. I usually go twice or at least once a day, but if I take my anxiety meds, I can't go. Lowering my medication dose and taking about 3 of these Sienna/docusate pills a day helps to keep me regular."

• Poo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2017

"Took senna-s because I felt a bit constipated and wanted some relief. After taking the medication, it took about 3 hours until I had a very bubbly stomach, after about an hour of bubbles, I got incredible amounts of gas, followed by an extreme urgency to run to the bathroom and diarrhea. Unfortunately, this happened 10-15 times in the next 5 hours, with no less urgency each time. Would definitely recommend having the day off if you're taking this because, in my experience, it gave me the runs, and I would not have had time to make it to a toilet if I wasn't in my own home. Also had a lot of gas for the next few days, wouldn't recommend passing gas unless you are very near a toilet."

• Fin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2021

"I am just about 36 weeks pregnant. I have always had chronic constipation since a child. Miralax has no effect, Milk of Magnesia works but could take 24-72 hrs to work with daily doses (and it still wouldn't 'clean me out'). I was going 5 days-2 weeks without a BM (and couldn't go at all without a laxative throughout this pregnancy... even tried suppositories and an enema). Out of desperation, I decided to try the Senna-Plus. I am so glad I did!!! I took 2 pills at 10 pm and woke up at 3 am with the urge to go. I went 2x within a 1/2 hr... no straining, no pain, no cramping, no diarrhea! Finally found relief! I will continue to use as needed and highly recommend!"

• Anonymous
• March 30, 2011

Docusate/senna "It took over 12 hours to produce the desired effect, but it was effective and gentle."

• Alk...
• November 29, 2019

Docusate/senna "Senokot S is the best medicine for constipation. Give it time, it always will work."

• sun...
• December 1, 2009

Docusate/senna "Drink the full glass of water. Then this action is more natural than many others I have tried. Find the right amount for you and then it doesn't cause painful stomach or flatulence."

• aly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2014

Docusate/senna "Excellent medicine with little or no side effects. I use it and highly recommend it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 9, 2013

Docusate/senna "Works great when you take 3-4 and follow it with a hot cup of coffee!"

• gee...
• November 14, 2015

Docusate/senna "I am a 52-year-old woman. I was bloating a lot from not pooping. All's good now."

• Sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2017

Docusate/senna "I will never take this product again. Yes, it does relieve the constipation, but the bad side effects are not worth it. I was sick for 5 days. Read the label and expect the worst."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2024

Docusate/senna "A bit TOO effective in my case with a 2-pill dose: led to what a kindly soul called an 'oil slick.'"

• Jua...
• March 22, 2017

"I was not able to have any bowel movement, but this pill was a miracle!"

• Zaa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2022

Docusate/senna "I was not happy after I used this product. I had so much discomfort, I had to go on a high-fiber diet to get relief."