Senokot User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

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

For Constipation "I took two at 8pm 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 affective with 1/2 pills. However this one you need to slowly build up intake of tablets everyday -.- which is a bother."

• Stormie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2019

For Constipation "My husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and hasn’t had a bowel movement for 4 weeks. His oncologist said for him to take 2 Senokot in the morning and 2 in the evening, plus he’s taking Miralax. He still hadn’t poo’d , but tonight he was miserable and it has led to bleeding. He has more chemo tomorrow and I will let his oncologist know that this DID NOT work for him. The Miralax is still a good thing at least to me and my family"

• Goober
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

For Constipation "I've been having major bowel issues was in the hospital with a bowel obstruction. After getting out I was worried it would happen again. Spoke to Pharmacist and they suggested this every night until my bowels move normally and to stay and continue on Restoralax and then back off Senokot. It worked great for me. No complaints here!"

• CZR
• October 16, 2019

For Constipation "I took 2 of these as recommended on the pack and got violent bursts of diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. The most terrible experience of pain ever. Next time I took 1 and it didn’t work. So it seems 1 is too little and 2 is too much. Be careful!"

• Needt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2019

For Constipation "The effects of this laxative are very unpredictable. Sometimes I can take 2 tabs and not go for 24 hours, or it works fine the next day. Currently not having a great experience. I took 1 tab last night. Woke up this morning to awful cramps, bloating and nausea. On the plus side, I've been to the loo 3 times in an hour and feel a lot less bunged up. Because of its unpredictability, I think I will try a high fibre diet or lactulose. It does work, but when the side effects are bad, they're extremely unpleasant."

• Frances
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2018

For Constipation "I am a 20y/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!"

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

For Constipation "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 to 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 awful feeling so never again will I take these."

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

For Constipation "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."

• Chron...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2017

For Constipation "Senokot is an unpredictable laxative. I take pain pills for chronic pain. For years I took Magnesium Oxide which worked like a charm. However, I had to keep adjusting the dose & it finally stopped working altogether. After trying other laxatives unsuccessfully, I tried Senokot. Began with 2 pills: nothing. 3 pills: nothing. I finally took 4 pills & next day excruciating cramps & went 4 times. Stools were not soft &I had to strain despite taking stool softness (these have never worked alone but read that taken with Senokot helped). At my wits end because nothing aside from enemas work. I eat prunes, plenty of fruit, dried figs & tons of vegetables. I can't take the cramping side effect which I never had with Magnesium Oxide."

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

For Constipation "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. 3 days later and things are still not quite right. Never again."

• IBS
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 6, 2019

For Constipation "Senokot does not work I take 2 one day then the next day took 4 still nothing so the next day took 6, 3 days later nothing. Tesco do there own brand and 2 of them work really well much more cheaper too. Never buying Senokot again useless might as well take a sweetie."

• Papaya
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2019

For Constipation "I had constipation for 2 days because of the lack of fibre. I took senokot syrup in the night hoping for some sort bowel movement like diarrhoea. 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."

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

For Constipation "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!!!!"

• Tantan
• January 19, 2019

For Constipation "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."

• Susie
• September 6, 2017

For Constipation "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 diarrhoea). 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? Albsolutely!"

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2020

"After all the horrible reviews here I never would have tried Senkot if I had read them first! However I have had the opposite experience, they don't work for me at all. Nothing happens. Nada. I tried 2 tablets before bed and I passed a tiny stool in the morning. The next time I used them I took 4. Again took them before bed and the following day, 14 hours later, I passed a minuscule stool. I had been using Dulcolax but they are quite strong for me and you wouldn't want to be far from a toilet for the entire day and I found myself quite drained of energy but at least they did the job. Won't be using Senokot again"

• Jess
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2018

For Constipation "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."

• Truth...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2021

For Constipation "Senokot is a disgusting medication, I don't even understand how it's even legal to sell this. Not only does it not get rid of constipation, it gives you more problems on top of it. Basically: Gas, Nausea, Extreme dizziness (Sometimes I feel disconnected from reality), extreme farting, diarrhea (Yes, I have constipated diarrhea now, even I don't know how it works, basically a bit of poo comes out like water around the solid bit of poo that stays inside inside and creates cramps, making the constipation even more unbearable). Never take this I beg you"

• Eliza...
• February 15, 2020

For Constipation "I took 1 tablet before bed for constipation as advised by a pharmacist (I’d had diarrhoea on Saturday then hadn’t been at all for 5 days - usually I’m every 2-3 days). The senakot 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 diarrhoea - 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."

• Senocot
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 10, 2022

For Constipation "This is a wonderful aid for constipation. 2 pills at night. Easy as a swallow at bedtime. No side effects whatsoever. Works overnight (or next day). Each and every time. I am on MANY medications and Senokot worked In perfect unison with a variety a medications, and always did exactly what was expected. It changed my life."

• Meano
• August 4, 2018

For Constipation "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."

• Caroli
• October 3, 2017

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

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

For Constipation "Took one the first night, got cramps and diarrhea, ate half the next night was ok, half the third and nothing. Took one the next got cramps and diarrhea. Took 3/4 th of a tab for two nights straight, nothing, nothing. Took 1 the next night STILL nothing."

• I...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2017

For Constipation "Have IBS & on strong meds for ongoing pains elsewhere. I get bunged up quite a lot & have been again more so than usual for a few days. I took my pain relief meds as usual all day Monday, tried to go to the loo again on Monday night but couldn't & I was doubled over in constipation pain, so I took 2 Senokot. All day Tuesday I was asleep on & off. Couldn't eat or drink a thing and felt very sick with stomach pains, couldn't even talk properly. In the evening I drank some water but each sip went through me, it was like a laxative! Today (Wednesday),I still feel very sick and every little thing I've tried to eat or drink goes through me. I'm also getting a migraine and although I feel better than yesterday, I still feel ill.Rather be bunged up!"

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

For Constipation "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."