Senokot for Constipation User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 15, 2018

"I have taken Senokot for about 4 years, a couple of times a month. Now I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and suffer serious constipation. I take 2 before bed, and other than a little cramping, bowel movement passes as if normal and no other side effects. I tried Dulcolax just to see the difference, and it was the worst experience of my life. I would definitely stay with Senokot from now on."

• Fra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2018

"I am a 20 y/o student, and recently I was having a hard time going to the restroom. One of my mother's friends recommended this medication, and at first I was hesitant, but it is the best thing that ever happened to me. When I can't go or I am bloated, I take it, and it either works 24 hrs from the time taken or 2-3 hrs after. I love this, highly recommended!"

• Aaa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 21, 2019

"I've used the pills from time to time when I feel a little bloated or bunged up. Take them at least 8 hours before you want to get up for work (you'd be crazy to take any laxative before the start of a full-on work shift)."

• Sus...
• September 6, 2017

"I had leg surgery last week, and the morphine from the pain relief gave me rather severe constipation - it was the worst feeling. I was sore sitting down that I was crying and depressed. I tried prunes and Fybogel - but no movement. I couldn't bear it. I took 2 Senokot 2 nights ago before bed - nothing. I took another 2 after 12 hours. About 2 hours later, I had a rather painful hard bowel movement. A couple of hours later, I had crippling stomach cramps - which led to a further 2 bowel movements, each getting softer (but no diarrhea). I had another before bed that night - back to my normal consistency, then another on waking this morning. I am delighted. Was it a pleasant experience? No. Would I do it again? Absolutely!"

• pen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2023

"You HAVE to take this medication with a lot of water. I'm talking 2-3 glasses, otherwise, you are likely to have major side effects. I have chronic constipation and often don't go to the bathroom for 10 days at a time. When I first started using this, the cramps were so bad I almost fainted on the toilet. Now that I know to drink lots of water with it, the cramps still come on when my body is ready to evacuate, but I am able to go to the bathroom right away, and then it's over with. This is the only medication I've ever used that always works for me.. and I've tried everything!"

• Sen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2024

"After many surgeries and also having IBS-C, I have used Miralax for over 10 years. I'm tired of the powder and mixing, and traveling with it is a pain, so I tried Senokot. I took 1 pill at bedtime and had a BM the next afternoon. I plan on taking 1 pill every night this week to see how it goes and then try every other night after that. I had no pain and very little cramping, and with Miralax, I usually have pain and cramping, so it was nothing unusual to me to have some cramping. So far, I recommend taking it, but I suggest you start with 1 pill and see how it affects you."

• JWA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2022

"Took this at night before to help with constipation. Next morning, small movement. And then slowly, the pains built up to intense stomach cramps that lasted well into the early hours of the following day. Unable to sleep. Three days later, and things are still not quite right. Never again."

• Sen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2018

"This worked so well for me that I was driven to write a review, which I never do! I had constipation issues for 3 days, took this last night, and today I wasn’t even in pain from it as I had worried, I just had the slight urge to go - and it was so easy. Thank you!!!!"

• Do...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2022

"That stuff ripped through my intestines and gave me diarrhea and chills for hours. It doesn't just relieve constipation, it gives you a colon cleansing. Would not recommend it unless you have a really strong stomach or really bad constipation. The box saying it's gentle is a lie."

• Pap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2019

"I had constipation for 2 days because of the lack of fiber. I took Senokot syrup in the night hoping for some sort of bowel movement like diarrhea. But I felt nothing. When I went to the toilet, however, I was able to poop, and most of it had cleared, and it was soft, but I had to push out more, and it wasn’t as natural as I would’ve liked it. But it’s most likely because I have bowel problems anyway. So results are varied."

• Bjo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 27, 2023

"It’s hit or miss. Usually 2 regular strength will cause something in 24 hours. No cramps, no feeling of movement, just a sudden urge to go. It’ll be large and hard. One poop, no follow-ups, no diarrhea. Currently I’m on 30ml of lactulose twice daily, and Senokot every 3rd day to get it out. The lactulose doesn’t do anything but make my every third day poop not as hard as a rock."

• lit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2016

"Took two one day, then 2 more 36 hours later. Did not help much with my constipation. Also, very bad leg cramp during the night. Also, cramp in my left arm, which went down to my fingertips. I have not experienced such painful cramp before, so will not take these tablets again."

• Rin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2022

"I had been suffering with constipation for about 4 days when my husband suggested taking Senokot, which worked for him. I took two tablets on the night of day 4, and on day 5-nothing happened... I took two tablets on the night of day 6. Nothing happened until about 8 am, and all hell broke loose. I've had the squirts for 24 hours with no sign of it stopping. Jesus, Mary, and the wee donkey, I'm certain my bowels are on fire. Pros: I'm no longer constipated, I've lost 3 lbs on the scales, I've learned how to sprint, haven't had to leave the house for fear of straying too far from a toilet. Cons: I haven't been able to put any faith in a fart in 24 hours, I've run out of Sudocrem for the ring sting, I'm like a shriveled-up prune, I'm afraid to take a pain reliever for the cramps in case they are the only warning shot before the onslaught of liquid fire from the depths of hell."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2019

"Have been experiencing constipation for approx 3 weeks. It’s never ever happened before. I’ve always been regular. I took 1 tablet last night before bed. This morning movements were back to normal. Hope it continues."

• Mea...
• August 4, 2018

"Took one dose and nothing. Took second dose, and that’s when the headache and cramps, and the stomach gurgles started. It sure cleared the pipes, but wow, liquid fire from within, and lived in my bathroom for a day. I was tempted to just sleep on my bathroom floor to make it easier. Once I thought nothing more could possibly come out, a new wave would hit. Can’t even eat crackers or it goes right through."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2018

"This works like a charm. I feel really bad for those who it doesn't work for or causes extreme pain. Seems those of us who suffer from chronic constipation, it really works well. I never have pain, works quick, and clears everything right out. I never have any pain while using this product, however, I do have to go to the bathroom 5-6 times after using it for the next few hours. But when I take this, it's because I really need it. So, I love it."

• Tan...
• January 19, 2019

"This product works really well. I almost never get constipated, but I have quit smoking, and I was having this side effect. I had tried Dulcolax before, and it was a terrible experience with terrible cramps and urgent diarrhea. This medication was recommended by a friend. I was hesitant to try it, but I was very uncomfortable and desperate. I also had hemorrhoids due to the constipation that were healing, and I was scared they would return. I took 2 pills at 9 p.m., and at 4:30 a.m., I woke up to have a BM. The first one was normal, and I had to go about 4 times afterward, and it was diarrhea. I didn't have any cramping or discomfort. I just needed to be near a washroom for about 2 hours after it started working. I feel so much better now. No more bloating, the BMs didn't hurt my hemorrhoids, and I feel like myself again."

• Mil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2016

"I took two at 8 pm and then the next morning... nothing at all happened, just a few stomach grumbles. I think I may have to increase the dosage today, as it didn't work. I've had laxatives that work in 8 hours, really quick and really effective with 1/2 pills. However, this one you need to slowly build up the intake of tablets every day -.- which is a bother."

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2025

"After coming back from vacation, where my guts were not happy, I was 3 weeks of not having a decent BM. I felt awful and had a brutal headache. I read all the reviews, which had me concerned, but I was desperate. I’m 61 and weigh 125 (well, maybe 130 with the extra poop)."

• Eli...
• February 15, 2020

"I took 1 tablet before bed for constipation as advised by a pharmacist (I’d had diarrhea on Saturday, then hadn’t been at all for 5 days - usually I’m every 2-3 days). The Senokot made me have a bowel movement the next day, around 14 hours after I had 1 tablet. Then I went again a couple of hours later. I started to feel quite sick at this point, really uneasy stomach, not much of an appetite. I still ate lunch and snacks as normal and didn’t feel like I needed to be sick - just crazy nausea. Then a few hours later, I went again, but it was more like diarrhea - then I felt VERY sick. I had to go to a pharmacy again for nausea relief (I was taking a flight to go on holiday, so I wasn’t going to wait for it to pass naturally!) - she gave me Pepto Bismol in liquid form instead of tablets - it worked like a dream and I’ve felt fine ever since. ADVICE: If you get the nausea (it was really bad) - definitely get Pepto Bismol to counteract it! So worth it."

• A_S...
• March 22, 2012

"For the second time in a few months, I'm getting hives an hour or so after taking this medication. The first time around, they were really bad. The second time, as soon as I got the itching and a few hives, I took an antihistamine that helped with the hives."

• Hon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2022

"Works well for me, usually 1 max strength tablet is enough, but I’ve taken 2 in one day before, morning and evening. I did get some stomach cramps from the double dose, but not bad enough to stop me from doing normal daily things. Personally, I prefer Senokot to Dulcolax, that was the one that gave me really painful cramps, so I have stuck with Senokot!"

• Lou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2019

"Was constipated for a few days, so took 2 Senokot, and nothing, so, 2 more a few hours later, still nothing. In desperation, took 2 more. This worked finally, with not too much pain, BUT now have had stomach tremors for the last few days, to the point of I've resorted to heat packs, etc. After doing research, have discovered this can be one of the rare side effects. Just an awful feeling, so never again will I take these."

• Car...
• October 3, 2017

"I have constipation regularly. Milk of magnesia gives me terrible cramps and makes me have nausea. Usually no BM. Miralax takes 3 days to work on me. Bisacodyl tablets react the same as milk of magnesia, except with horrible gas. Senna, I have normal cramping before a BM, it usually takes 8 hours to work. Very pleased."

• HIG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2024

"Despite the bad reviews, I've used this medication four times now and had an excellent experience. I think the difference is you have to drink a lot of water before bed (you'll definitely wake up to pee) and drink lots when you wake up. There is a sense of urgency, although the defecating itself is not painful nor should it be. I think people don’t drink enough water and get bad cramps! I have chronic constipation (usually 5 days) and was prescribed Restorilax by my MD. When it didn’t work, I used this instead. Don’t overuse as it’ll lead to dependency!"