Bisacodyl User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Porce...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2024

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "To be fair, I was a bit concerned after reading the reviews... which I did after taking two tablets. However, I took them at 9 pm. Whilst I woke a couple of times in the night (which is normal for me), nothing happened until 6 am when I had a bit of cramping and a very urgent need to get to the loo. It was at this point I remembered I had put some large bags of cat food and litter in the downstairs toilet. I've not moved 10 kg bags as quickly in my life - I could have given the Scottish caber tossing champions a run for their money. The urgency became a possible emergency situation, and I had visions of writing one of those 'well today was the day I crapped in my kitchen' reviews. Luckily, I made it in time and to not be too graphic, the constipation was very definitely resolved. Felt much better afterwards. Not sure if it's a one-time occurrence or I'm in for more Highland Games later, but so far so good. No sweating or praying for death, so counting as a win!"

• Mae
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2021

Dulcolax Laxative (bisacodyl) for Constipation "OMG I took two, thinking oh I will be able to get my bowels to start working. Boy I wasn’t expecting the horrible stomach cramps, nausea, bloating (to the point I feel I am a few months pregnant), and I am having a hard time just getting water down. I have put a heating pad on my stomach in hopes this will help alleviate my stomach cramps and the bloating. I will NEVER ever take this AGAIN!! I would rather do an enema than take it!!"

• Lady...
• June 9, 2020

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "So the dosage says take 1-3 pills for a single daily dose so I took 3 and prayed for the best because I’m going on a beach trip. I’ve literally been either on the floor in my own vomit or curled up in bed with cramps so bad I want to go to the emergency room. This is TERRIBLE. Don’t buy!"

• Uncomfy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2014

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I hadn't gone for 4 days and decided to try Dulcolax. I am 5'1 and 120lbs. The bottle says anywhere from 1-3 pills, and my constipation was pretty bad so I decided to take 2. Worst mistake of my life. I took the pills at 2:00pm and by 6pm I had the most terrible cramps I have ever felt in my entire life. I was shaking, cold sweating, and felt like I was going to throw up several times. Hours later and I'm still having terrible diarrhea. It works, but the side effects are too much for me."

• Yasser
• January 7, 2020

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation "I was advised by doctor to take Dulcolax before colonoscopy. Day 1 @ 8:30PM: 2 tablets 5mg each. Woke up at 6:30AM with cramp and passed out motion. Then it all started an hour later with severe diarrhea and cramps. The pain was so intense I thought I’d have to call Ambulance. Alhamdulillah (praise be to God) it was okay after few minutes. Had mild broth for breakfast and few hours later passed motion twice with severe pain again. Had to take Drotin DS 1 tablet. Had motion again in the night. Day 2 3:30AM. Woke up midnight with cramp and motion. Did my Tahajjud prayers and went back to bed. Feeling of discomfort and sense of passing motion remains for next 2 hours. People with IBS D & A should “never” touch this tablet ever in their life. It’s a poison not a life saving drug."

• Fano
• October 29, 2019

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I had been constipated for several days and decided it was time to try a laxative. I picked dulcolax because it advertised as "gentle relief". This was the beginning of my doom. I took two at bedtime because of the suggested dosage. I woke up a few hours later in a cold sweat with some of the worst stomach cramps ever. I rushed to the toilet and had a massive explosion of diarrhea. I honestly thought my organs were leaving my body, it felt like a never ending evacuation out of my rear end. I felt horrible the whole time and started to get dizzy. I ended up passing out on the toilet and falling into the bathtub. Upon waking up I stood up to get myself together and I passed out again. Ended up having to call an ambulance and went to the ER where I had the pleasant experience of explaining to every medical professional I came in contact with that I had passed out while pooping. It did thoroughly clear out my bowels but I would not wish this nightmare upon anyone."

• Dollgrl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2020

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "This past Friday night the 21st of Feb I took one ducolax for constipation as per directions on box which said 1-3 may be taken. It was about 9:00 pm when I took it . By about 10 the pain & nausea started and grew steadily worse . By 11 I was in agony sweating profusely so much so my hubby had to peel my pajamas off me they were soaked . Finally yesterday a BM but still cramping today its Sunday and its still painful , the nausea and acid bubbling in my throat , sweating and those cramps that I can feel in front up to the bottom of my ribs so its probably intestines and even my back feels like I was hit with a bat across the ribs same location , under the ribs . Please take care using this product , drink plenty of water . Most of us on these reviews have given you the basic info we felt we needed to call 911 , as women we are strong but this brought me to my knees . I took it only once and it was the lowest amount , just a horrible experience ."

• lilgirl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2019

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation "I am 18 years old, 4’10 86 lbs (probably a little less from all the pooping I’ve done in the past 24 hrs) I was literally terrified to take 4 dulcolax 5mg after reading these reviews. Being so small, I thought I was surely done for. I took my pills at noon (followed by a huge amount of colyte later in the evening) but I had some cramping kind of like period pain but was tolerable. I drank like 4 or 5 bottles of water before noon and I ate spaghetti AND salad the day before. I’ve had watery bowel motions since like 3pm yesterday but nothing that made me feel like I was dying. "

• Britt
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2019

Dulcolax Laxative (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Ok so I have a funny story about this, I was constipated for like 2 weeks, and so I got this medication dulcolax and I took one in the morning and one in the day. Nothing happened for awhile. So then my boyfriend and I went to a party at the lake. (I know I was an idiot) any way I started to get cramps, unfortunately there are no bathrooms anywhere around there. So I told my BF to take me home but while driving I couldn't keep it in it started seeping out haha so I told him to pull over. Then I got out and pulled my pants down and just let this waterfall of poop pour out my butt. Haha my man just covered his face in disgust but I couldn't care!!! Oh and no toilet paper so I had to use old paper food bags that were in the car. We had to pull over 3 times so I could poop. Finally we get home I shower and go one more time. The experience sucked but after wards I felt so light and free. I felt amazing haha any ways hah thats my story"

• Tiff...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2021

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "This has got to be the worst stuff I have ever taken. I only go to bathroom every 2 or 3 weeks it gets overwhelming and just so bloated I need relief. Well ducolax was the last thing I should have done. The pains in my stomach are so intense I feel like something is seriously wrong. It feels like someone is ringing out your insides. I have been dizzy, sick to my stomach, an over all ill feeling. And super nauseated. I would rather have a bloated stomach. Idk what to do! I have been up and down sitting on bathroom floor and to toilet. Not knowing whether to throw up or poop. Worst ever and very scary. I feel like I was going to pass out. I tried laying down and the pain is too great."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2020

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "A month ago I had gone three days with no BM and so I took 2 Ducolax pills at bedtime and awoke with a horrific stomach ache in middle of the night and barely a bowel movement next day. It has been a month since that experience and I took a chance the first side effects from Ducolax were a fluke since I have now gone 5 days with no BM. II took 3 pills before bed since 2 weren't effective last month and I just woke up. I can barely breathe so nauseated with a horrific stomach pain and cramping. Too sick to take my dogs outside potty from the nausea and pain. No BM yet, just nauseated with a stomach pain radiating into my back and spine and a little gas. I'm done. This product is awful and NOT gentle. I have been laying here to sick to sleep for a couple hours waiting for the stomach pain to alleviate and so I Googled Ducolax stomach pain. I am surprised how many people suffered like I am. This is my first medicine review but felt I needed to say something."

• Ames
• November 17, 2019

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Liquid Ducolax seemed to be the fastest - relief at 30 minutes to 6 hours, after all, I do have work tomorrow. I took the recommended dose around 10am. 2 hours, nothing - not even a fart. After waiting three hours total, I took another full dose, it tastes good. 3 o'clock my chicken & dumplings, mashed potatoes and candied carrots were done, we all had dinner. I was starting to get a few rumbles by time my meal was finished, I was happy to know the time was coming & wouldn't be at work for the grand finale. I was finishing my glass of water, stomach flopped, made a loud growling sound & my butt puckered. I ran for the toilet, barley making to let out the most unholy explosion. I swear I just pooped everything I've eaten in the last 2 weeks. I HAD TO FLUSH 2X WHILE STILL GOING. This stuff works, Its been 4 hours since the first attack, I've gone another 6 times. My butt burns from the violent friction caused by the forceful exits. I wish I wouldn't have taken the 2nd dose. Be patient."

• Nikki
• November 26, 2018

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation "DO NOT TAKE!! Tonight was my first time taking a laxative and I happened upon dulcolax. I woke up at 2 AM with the worst stomach cramps of my entire life. Spent two hours puking/dry heaving, bawling my eyes out, my whole body tingling and blood red, and sweating profusely while butt naked on the toilet. I seriously almost called 911. I really thought I was dying. I would much rather go through labor again than ever feel like this. Will NEVER take this again!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 1, 2019

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Took 2 ... I knew what to expect from previous experience . I love the whole "easy predictable relief the next morning" sales patter . But nothing, NOTHING ! Prepares you for what happens 6-8 hours after taking them . The cramp . That burn . That stagger to the bathroom . That inability to ever trust a fart again. Then it happens . Like a Cape Canaveral launch . You are reintroduced to the xmas dinner from 1992 . You need to buy new clothes because nothing in your wardrobe fits to your shrivelled gollum like carcus anymore. Take when needed. Sleep in the bathroom . And pray to God you have drunk enough fluid to protect your kidneys before the bisacodyl sucks it all into your bowels ."

• KJCJWC
• September 27, 2014

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Female 140 lbs took 2 Dulcolax Tablets at 6:30pm, followed by 3 full glasses of water. Had been constipated for about 5 days prior. Woke up at 6:00am with the feeling of having to have a bowel movement. Passed a lot of liquid /semi soft bowel motions. No cramps, no feeling of illness. Was petrified by all of the other reviews, but thinking drinking water after taking the pills helped. No side effects the next day."

• Yeahp...
• November 7, 2014

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "It works, but do not take three! I woke up out of dead sleep three hours after ingesting with SEVERE pain. I have irritable bowel syndrome with internal hemorrhoids so constipation happens often and always hurts. I took three thinking because I'm almost never regular and my last movement was over a week ago three would probably work best. I ended up pooping, but also had a heavy vomiting episode at the same time. Take two at most, do not take three!"

• Jano
• February 15, 2021

Dulcolax Laxative (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Took a few of these before bed (8pm) woke up at 3:45 am in extreme pain! Cramping, nausea, severe gas pains etc; I do not recommend this- constipation is more tolerable than this! I feel so, so very bad right now!!!"

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2011

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Within 8 hrs of taking 2 tablets I experienced uncontrollable sweating, body shakes, vomiting, stomach cramps accompanied by loose bowel movements. Although technically this medication relieved my constipation I nearly ended up in the emergency room. 24 hrs later I still have lower back pain, cramps and am unable to keep food down. Please do not take this medication lightly!"

• Lena
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 16, 2020

Dulcolax Laxative (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Omg the stories of the others that experienced this dreadful laxative are hilarious but at the same time I feel their pain. They changed something with the Dulcolax pink. It never used to cause the nausea and stomach pains that it does now. I have to look into a new laxative as I can’t deal with this when I have to take it often due to constipation. I wish they hadn’t changed the make up of this because it never use to cause the pain and nausea dry heaving like it does now. Seriously I wish someone at Dulcolax would read these reviews."

• Lesley
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2024

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Read the reviews beforehand and prepared myself to take it. I had constipation for four days, and nothing was working. Felt uncomfortable, so thought it was worth giving it a try. Drank plenty of water and ate plenty of fruit during the day. Took 1 tablet at 9 pm, and other than a few cramps at 3 am, I slept really well. Did drink loads of water at 3 am as I was sweating a bit, but that went off. Got up at 7 am and welcomed relief. Been 3 times, but no pain or cramping. The key is to drink plenty of water, and eating fruit definitely helped."

• Jan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2021

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation "Took 4 ducolax at 4 pm after being on clear liquid all day, and already having loose stool. Started MiraLAX at 5:30. Finished first bottle of gatorade/miralax mix by 6:30. Drank extra water. Had horrible stomach cramps, nausea rest of evening. Could not drink anymore till 6 am gatorade/miralax. Colonoscopy went well. 2 small polyps. 4 days later, still having stomach cramps, nausea, anorexia. I think 4 ducolax was over doing it for me. I'll consider it an adverse reaction to ducolax tablets."

• Issvan
• July 17, 2019

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Look, it is a laxative. Yes, it will cause pain. It says it on the box. TAKE IT WITH LOTS OF WATER! Seriously! I cannot reiterate this enough! I have IBD and sometimes I get constipated. This really helps. Yes the pain can be uncomfortable (to some unbearable), but take some anti-inflammatories and you'll be fine. The cramps are a signal that the meds are working like they are supposed to. Trust me as someone that has a bowel disorder and has had 5 colonoscopies before the age of 30, this works. It JUST TAKES TIME! I know poo pain. I know poo cramps. I know the pain! It sucks! It really does! Yet, it is effective. There are some people that may not be able to handle it, but others can. Don't be scared and understand it is good for a reason."

• Love...
• December 28, 2014

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "So I was having cramps for 2 days decided to try this by recommendation. Took 3 tablets at 9:00 pm woke up at midnight with chills the worst cramps since childbirth & ran to the restroom! 2 hours later I woke up to thee worst sweats & nausea wasn't sure which end to put on above the toilet! Then woke up 2 hours later with the cramping again! So Yes this stuff works! But seriously start with 1 tablet and yes I stayed in bed the following day due to my lower back and stomach being so sore from the cramping."

• Eano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2019

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "These comments are the only thing getting me through. The descriptions are gloriously accurate. The cramps are comparable to labor contractions including the nausea & sweats that go with it. I can’t believe they’re allowed to put the word gentle on this box."

• Bingles
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2019

Dulcolax Laxative (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Popped 4 of those suckers as instructed by my Gastro in prep for my colonoscopy tomorrow.. After reading these comments, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna die. Been sitting on the toilet now for over an hour trying to squirt ANYTHING outta my butt, however it seems these cramps are going to keep building up until I finally explode in the bowl. My stomach is freaking massive right now from the bloating and I honestly regret not bringing my pillow in here because it seems I'll be here for a while. Occasional poops trickling out. This is torture. Only a few more hours until I begin chugging the Miralax/Gatorade concoction. Colonoscopers, you are not alone. You will get through this. Bring a pillow to the bathroom and be sure your dogs have been fed. You will not be leaving. 5/10 because at least I'm off work for 2 days."