Senna for Bowel Preparation User Reviews

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Rating: 6.7

Senna has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews for the treatment of bowel preparation. 57% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
February 17, 2022

Senna "Dehydration can cause constipation. So if you're dehydrated and then take a laxative, it WILL cause cramping. You got to keep in mind, in order for laxatives to work, it has to pull fluid from your body in order to soften your stool. That's the reason your poo is watery. Dehydration alone causes leg cramps and dizziness. So, making sure you drink plenty of water before and after taking a laxative. I would highly recommend it. It will help with preventing and easing bad side effects."

8 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
March 5, 2021

Senna "Worked very well. Took 2 of the tablets at about 10 pm. When I woke up, bowel movement started around 10 am. I had no chills, no side effects like a few of the other reviews, no nausea. Just completely cleared me out!"

10 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 24, 2021

Senna "What I am about to write is unsolicited, not recompensed, nor asking for freebies. I am 81 years old and have been troubled by constipation and lack of a dependable laxative or medication for years. About 4 months ago, I started taking Extra Strength Senokot with an 'oh well' attitude. Boy, was I shocked and surprised! From the very start, I began having bowel motions the very next day that were well-formed and complete. My success with Senokot gladdened an old man's heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you. So much advertising is crap (pun intended). Your product works."

10 / 10

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October 7, 2016

"I drank 12 oz. of a popular senna tea on two consecutive days, while drinking only clear liquids. This was preceded by two days of 'full liquids.' It caused diarrhea that cleaned me out, but now my tongue has big raw red patches on it. Two days later, and my tongue is beginning to heal. Any ideas?"

6 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
June 22, 2022

"I have MS, and because of MS, my bowel movement is weak. Yesterday at 9 pm, I took just one Senna 8.6 mg tablet. I did sleep well, no pain, no nothing, and this morning my bowel movement was stronger. So far, for me, it works well."

9 / 10

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July 25, 2015

Senna "It takes 5 of these tablets to do the same job as one small, powerful Dulcolax tab... but with far less pain."

3 / 10

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December 10, 2018

Senna "Took 1 pill at 6 pm. Woke up expecting the need to go, but nothing happened. Then around 1 pm, I'm hit with cold sweats and bad cramping pains. Would not recommend."

1 / 10

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