Dulcolax for Constipation User Reviews (Page 5)

• Ell
• June 9, 2014

"After reading a large number of shocking reviews from people talking Dulcolax, I went to sleep extremely nervous after taking 1 pill at 11pm. I drunk a 500ml bottle of water immediately after taking the tablet. I did not wake once in the night, and finally woke at around half 7am where I experienced some mild cramping. This was expected after reading reviews however in my head I was preparing for the worst to come, but it never did. 15 minutes of cramping passed, I made my way to the bathroom where a normal bowel motion occurred, and now I feel much better with no lasting side effects. Overall, a good product however I strongly recommend drinking water after taking Dulcolax."

• Denni
• February 27, 2020

"I have taken this before and yes I did experienced stomach cramps but they were bearable. Ideally, I think 2 tablets is enough, taken just before you go to bed. They tend to ‘go through me’ at about 5 am and BM can continue for a few hours. Would definitely recommend taking but stick to weekends."

• CJano
• February 29, 2020

"I haven’t had a bowel movement maybe 4 days which is usual for me. I go at least once a day. I took this product at night. I took 3 pills and woke up the next morning in so much pain I read the side effects before taking this but this is very excruciating. I feel sick with cramps and nausea. Hey it did work... it’s not worth it."

• Shazzy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2020

"I only took one Dulcolax and woke up around 2am with abdomen pains. I sat on the toilet the pain became excruciating where I got really clammy and and almost passed out once. When it came it out, it did with force the pain then disappeared straight after. It’s concerning that these are sold at supermarkets and I only took one and felt like it was the end of me . I’ve actually never felt such pain before I won’t take again as that short moment of pain will scare me for some time"

• Diane
• September 4, 2014

"I took Ducolax about 9pm and normally it doesn't affect me whatsoever. It woke me at 6am with severe cramps, worst than child labour to be honest. I feel a cold sweat coming on, I was dizzy. I couldn't sit in one place I was in that much pain. I would not recommend this, I'd go for the easy option of pure orange or something along them lines."

• Serene...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2014

"I suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation and am no stranger to laxatives. Dulcolax is the most powerful one I have ever tried. In fact, for me, it's TOO powerful. It wrings me out for days and causes everything to go through me so quickly that I end up feeling weak from lack of sustenance. I end up being basically chained to the bathroom until it has completely worn off. The package directions say you can take 1, 2, or 3 pills at a time generally at bedtime... do yourself a favor and try 1 pill first. And definitely do not, I repeat, DO NOT take Dulcolax and a sleeping pill at the same time."

• Jjisj...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 19, 2015

"This pill is just simplest Amazing. I have severe to moderate constipation. Three pills alway does the trick for me. Although you may experience pain cramps. But out other than that this pill is a lifesavior"

• Tara
• August 15, 2020

"OMG. I took 2 Dulcolax pills around 11 a.m and around 4 p.m I had severe cramps on my entire stomach felt like knife stabbing for almost 15 to 20 minutes in critical pain could not even hold myself rushing to the bathroom. I felt all of my fluid was out my body. Horrible experience. Called the pharmacist she suggested to drink Gatorade incase to stop dehydration. Never ever again. I am so exhausted."

• Anonymous
• May 23, 2017

"NEVER TAKE THIS STUFF!! For the love of God don't. Worst cramps I've ever had! I seriously thought I was dying. I only took one. I can't imagine ever taking 2 let alone 3. I am serious this pill will put you in the worse pain possible! "

• Beauty
• August 18, 2020

"Dulcolax is absolutely horrendous. It doesn’t take long to kick in at all . Pain literally feels like labour cramps but worse (I've had three children) made me feel very sick, hot and cold sweats. I’m so glad I only took one and not three I think I would have been the end of me if I had taken three tablets ! Yes it did work but I don’t think the pain was worth it. It went on for hours the worst diarrhea so if you did take this I’d cancel any plans you have booked in "

• Melanie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2023

"I'm not a doctor, but I can't help but feel the negative reviews are a little misguided. If you're severely blocked up and haven't been to the bathroom in a week or more, how can you expect to be in anything but pain when you take medication trying to push all that through? Dulcolax is the only thing that works for me. Sure, I had pain and quite loose stools when it was working, but I had a complete evacuation. The relief is amazing! Clearly, those of us with this issue need to see a doctor as laxatives are a short-term, last resort. If you're severely blocked up and you choose to take Dulcolax, be prepared for a rather intense experience. But I'd rather go through that than keep all that waste inside me."

• NatMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2021

"Man o man! I'm 60 and I've always had constipation. I mean I literally have only gone to the bathroom 2-3 times a week and (hate to be so graphic) my stools were hard as rocks. ExLax caused cramping so bad it was like short labor pain. I've been on 2 Dulcolax tablets every other day for about 2 weeks and I've never had absolutely normal bowel movements in my entire life! There's absolutely no cramping. No watery BM's ... like ExLax. And I can't believe how much better I feel because I'm going to the potty like a normal person!"

• Petry
• July 13, 2013

"Dosage for adults says 1-3 pills. I'm 27, 130 lbs, hadn't gone for almost two weeks and was starting to feel full even when I didn't eat and extremely bloated. I only took one pill because I didn't want severe cramping. 7 hours later, after a lot of rumbling and mild cramping I had to "go". Intense cramping during going, my knees were shaking and I vomited three times as well. This certainly works, but I also felt like I had a severe stomach virus for about the 30 minute duration. This was from one pill. I couldn't imagine taking 2 or three. Everyone's bodies react differently, but I will be going the enema route next time."

• LA26
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2015

"A friend told me to take 3 pink pills of Dulcolax so I did, at 7pm I woke up at 5am with my stomach hurting bad in tears. I was throwing up a lot too. I didn't go till 8am then went all day with diarrhea. Now it had been 7 days till last night. I took 1 of the pills it did nothing I ended up having to do an enema. I did one and it did nothing I had to do 2 and then finally went 20 mins later. I guess I'll have to use 2 pink pills next time. Ohh and I did not drink water so next time I will make sure of it! Thanks hope this helps."

• Hopef...
• January 4, 2017

"As a reminder (to myself and all others) that come on here, stupidly, to read reviews - people are 10 x more likely to post a negative experience vs a positive experience! I have been backed up for what seems like weeks with only the "1" on the Bristol scale, which is the small round shaped eliminations, and they are only happening every three days or so, one or two at a time. Mag Cit didn't work and I can't handle Miralax so it was Dulcolax for me. Why I came to read these reviews is beyond me because I already knew I was going to get freaked out. But, I took two at 2pm...drank water, had some lunch. I've taken these before, pretty sure they're no big deal; giving them a 10. Relax and remember people...10 x more likely to post negative!"

• Vale
• January 14, 2015

"I haven't had a bowel movement for 2 weeks so yesterday I took two in the morning and went to the bathroom around 3pm but it didn't fully help so I also took one in the evening. Around 2am I had the most painful cramps I've experienced in my life, but then again, it did clean me out and I didn't drink water so that was a big mistake. My advice is to take 1 if it has only been less than a week and 3 for over two weeks. The cramps are pretty bearable if the bathroom is right next to you, so good luck."

• Sandi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2021

"No. Just no. True to its word, the pooping didn't start until 6-12 hours. What the box doesn't tell say, is that I would continue rushing to the bathroom off and on for a minimum of 10 hours after that. This was accompanied by pain and chills and more diarrhea than I've had in a lifetime. So, before taking this, ask yourself, "How desperate am I?""

• S99
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2023

"I read all the reviews after taking the drug and am sharing my experience to potentially ease some anxiety for first-time users! I was constipated for about a week (no BM at all) due to unhealthy eating habits. The pharmacist recommended Dulcolax (1-2 pills). Around 2:00 PM, I took two pills of this medicine, and after that drank TONS of water. In the next couple of hours, I continued drinking water and ate some fruit. After about 6 hours or so, I felt a bit shaky, but the feeling passed quickly. At about 12:00 PM, I started sweating a bit and having mild cramps. I had my first BM, after which the cramps stopped. At around 2 PM, I had another soft BM with no cramps. I went to sleep and slept through the night, occasionally waking up just to pee because of the amount of water I drank. The next morning, I had a completely normal BM with no side effects. It has now been more than 24 hours after I took the medicine, and I feel completely emptied out and normal. DRINK WATER! :)"

• Renee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2024

"I was on various medications to help prepare my body for an egg retrieval procedure (as my husband and I are going through IVF). I took one at first, and nothing happened. Took 2 more a few hours later, and still nothing happened. I was, at this point, 6 days constipated, but I didn't even get so much as a gurgle. I did, however, try the suppository version of this laxative and that seemed to work!"

• GMody
• September 1, 2023

"Hello. I have posted here before. Just an update. I have discontinued Dulcolax as it's not effective. Now I am taking one teaspoon of senna in a glass of warm water at night. Also, taking 6 packets of Movicol daily. This is helping me. Also, watching my diet, avoiding trigger foods. I am a 54-year-old male with Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Constipation."

• Tashh
• February 23, 2017

"Took two pills around 11:30pm had cramps and nausea all night. Woke up at 7:30 and decided to try to go to the bathroom. In the 10 steps it took to get to the bathroom I already felt faint, nauseous and had cold sweats. Passed out on the toilet so I crawled back to bed for a few minutes before feeling the worst cramps of my life. Crawled back to bathroom and did produce a bm but while I was washing my hands went completely unconscious, fell and split my chin on my bathtub, not bad enough to get stitches but still. I was so weak I couldn't even type my phone password in to call for help. Finally my roommate found me but come on... this pill should not be on the market. Unbelievable the FDA approves this for otc."

• Dj321
• January 31, 2017

"This product should be taken off the market. After having surgery a week ago the anesthesia left me with constipation. I took one pill in the am and around 5pm the severe cramping and nausea began. I am still going through it as I type this from the bathroom with cold sweats and wishing I could just die. If I had know this was the result of taking this "over the counter " medication I'd have never willingly done so. Shame on me for not checking reviews ahead of time as it looks as if more people than not have suffered the same results. Why on earth would the FDA continue to allow this drug on the market, I have no idea. I'm not even over my surgery yet, now add this to the mix? I was looking for relief. This is the exact opposite."

• Kacey
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2024

"I'm having an interesting experience. I took three pills around 1 pm and then started reading reviews and freaking out. Five hours later, I had to go to the bathroom. No big deal. It was easy, painless, and a little liquidy. 20 minutes later, I had to go again. This time I had diarrhea. An hour or two go by and I was feeling really good about my experience. I thought it was over and that it was a great, gentle experience. So I went to the store. I had no idea. While shopping, I had to go to the bathroom and had explosive diarrhea. I left the store and I'm walking to the car when I have to go again. I ran back inside and blew up the toilet again. Well, I bought some Gatorade and now I'm just planning on being on the toilet all night."

• ADS
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2024

"It works, but make sure you are drinking fluids! I would not take more than 2 at a time (I took 2). For me, it took about 12 hours to kick in. I had some gas and mild cramps throughout the day. Prior to the 'big release,' I had a really bad stomach cramp; comparable to period pain. Once that cramp hit, I knew it was time. I kind of felt nauseous while using it, but I'm sure it's because I was so constipated. I have always had difficulty going regularly, even with eating lots of veggies, drinking lots of water, and incorporating other fiber-dense foods. I think I may do this once a month, but only with 1 pill. I feel better after, but think 2 pills may have been too aggressive for me."

• Anonymous
• June 24, 2017

"I'm convinced that the only people that give good reviews of this stuff are the people that work at the company that makes it. I have taken so many other laxatives with no issues but this one not so much. The cramps were excruciating and the sweating was insane. This product should be taken off the market."