Bisacodyl User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• yuckugh
• September 10, 2014

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation "I am getting ready for a colonoscopy and I am taking these two days prior. I was thinking since I have problems with constipation I would take 2 with dinner and then I took 3 before I go to bed. I woke up in the most painful cramps and have been peeing out my butt for 3 minutes. I would recommend not taking more then 1. I was stupid because I thought it wouldn't help. Wow was I wrong."

• Shelty
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2020

Dulcolax Laxative (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Took 2 Dulcolax Pink at 10:30 pm due to not having a bowel movement for 3 days. I have IBS and constipation can be sickening. Woke at 5:30 am with severe stomach cramps and feeling nauseous. Went to the restroom but no bowel movement. Finally able to go back to sleep and woke at 8:00 and started having loose bowel movements then it changed to completely water. Have had an entire day of diarrhea and sick stomach. This medicine is horrendous!!! Read the reviews before taking! Will not use again!"

• Sur
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2021

Dulcolax Laxative (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I took 2 tabs yesterday at noon and I will never do that again. I had such sharp pain, nausea, dizziness, vomiting and it went on all day. DO NOT use this product! The box claims it's gentle...far from it. I have suffered through painful situations but this was one of the most horrific. I will write a letter to the company."

• Bmac
• September 14, 2019

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation "This drug was horrible. I was instructed to use it as part of a “light” bowel prep for surgery. Took the dose (three tablets) and expecting a “light” and “gentle” laxative effect over time, headed to the mall with my husband and son to do a bit of shopping. An hour later I started feeling a little weak, tired, and generally off. I blamed this on poor sleep last night. Within another 30 minutes of that onset, those feelings intensified, and the feverish sweating and intense stomach cramping began. I ended up in the toilet at the mall evacuating pure liquid from my bowels. I texted my husband to get the car and meet me at the closest entrance. I barely made it the ten minute drive home without having an accident. The pain/constant bathroom trips/liquid poops/sweating/nausea lasted a couple of hours. I will never ever take this drug again!!!"

• alexi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2021

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Absolutely awful! I have spent the last 5 hours of my life in the bathroom. I am currently on vacation and this is just not it. I am not even pooping with color anymore, it’s literally water. And non-stop and excruciating pain. I can barely walk six feet without having to run back to the bathroom to poop. I took the correct dosage, I really shouldn’t be afraid to leave the toilet to lay down in my bed. I feel nauseous and I honestly preferred being constipated ."

• Pooped...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2019

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Took Dulcolax to help with constipation. BIG mistake. Took one pill last night for the first time at 10 pm and woke up at 9am with some major cramps. My bowels exploded and everything came out, but during this catharsis my vision began to fade and I realized I was about to pass out, but my inner conscious was like ‘there’s no way I’m passing out while pooping’ and I quickly wiped and redressed, only to start dry heaving when I got up. Grey specks covered my vision and my ability to hear was fading. I fell against the wall and luckily my mom was there to help me before I blacked out. It’s been 4 hours since and my bowels are still contracting. Dear god, pray you, do not take this pill unless it’s entirely necessary. If I could go back I would take Miralax- and avoid the rectal turmoil that has ensued"

• Anonymous
• September 23, 2020

Dulcolax Laxative (bisacodyl) for Constipation "NEVER TAKE THIS. I took it around 5 pm am woke up around 1 am from SEVERE PAIN in my stomach. It’s been hurting for should 2 hours now... I’ve never experienced this amount of pain from taking laxatives"

• Linzi
• January 14, 2020

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I have taken this product dulcolax in the past and thought I was going to need an ambulance. But I have learnt the trick to taking them and it’s LOTS of water. Many times I have been rolling around my bathroom floor crying with cramps, in agony. Pressure in my stomach nearly too much to bare. But I heard about the water trick and it works. At least 3 big glasses with the tablet and one as soon as you wake up or if your woke during the night drink then it then. Helps so much you can go to toilet with only very slight cramps"

• Abby
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2020

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I was constipated for 3 days so I took two tablets. The next day, I woke up in so much pain that I couldn’t walk or move. My intestines were cramping so bad. A few hours later, I had the most violent explosive diarrhea of my life. It was like a fire hose. I prayed because I thought I was gonna pass out. I am typing this from the toilet because it just wont stop."

• MAD
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2020

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation "Preparing for a colonoscopy and dr instructions told me to take 4 Dulcolax tablets. I took 4 at 11:30am. Been drinking Gatorade and now water. Finally had "liftoff" at 1:45. Some cramping and noises from the intestines, think I'll be stuck on this throne for a long time. Make sure you drink a lot of Gatorade and water before even taking any of these. At 4pm I start the miralax. What a night this is going to be... dang."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2013

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I took 2 Dulcolax for mild constipation and 5 hours later was hit with severe abdominal pain and sweating for about 45 minutes. It was the first time that I had used this. I was about to leave for the emergency room and it subsided. My daughter read some reviews on Dulcolax and found that several people were affected in this way. I would definitely stay away from this product. It did relieve the constipation this morning."

• Shacee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2020

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!! You have to be very well hydrated with this laxative, otherwise you will experience severe cramping, nausea, vomiting. My very first time taking it, maybe 4 years ago, I thought I would finish my lift in my bathroom. This time I read reviews and I hydrated with fruit and water all day before taking it at 6:30pm. Because I hadn’t gone in almost 7 days it didn’t kick in until 4:30pm the next day. I still had some cramping, but not nearly as painful as my first experience."

• Regre...
• October 4, 2018

Dulcolax Laxative (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I get backed up so I tried these at 2am with the intent to be cleared out by the next day. After 30mins in I was slightly dizzy/nauseous. At 8am I thought I was giving birth from my naval. I got up & AS SOON as I was upright my gut seized the wrath of satan. I’ve not had worse stomach pain ever & I once ate 3 McChickens in a row. I sat on the toilet for 20 mins expecting chaos & nada. After another painful 10 mins, I passed LIQUID. It was the temp of the sun. 3 mins like someone turned on the faucet in my bowels. It seemed to help momentarily. As a testament to how momentary that relief was, I’m writing this review from the toilet. I'm thinking I may succumb to the worst case of dysentery known to man. Now to cancel my dinner plans so I can begin writing my last will and testament. TLDR: For gods sake, avoid this like your life depends on it. Because you’ll be making deals with the devil to get off the pot. Trust me. This is sound advice. Do. Not. Do. It."

• Naomi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2019

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "First of all, if this is your first time using Dulcolax do not take more than one unless you have a death wish. I took one pill at 9pm before bed and slept through the night with no issues. By 9am nothing had happened so I made the choice to take another. Don't make that mistake. By 12:50pm I was in agony, slumped on the toilet with sweat dripping down my face. I had the shakes and was genuinely very close to dialling 999. Nothing came out after 10 minutes or so, so I went to leave the bathroom just so my colleagues knew I was still alive. As soon as I stood up, it felt like a volcano had just erupted in my bowels. The contractions willed the hard stool and what felt like tap water straight out of me. I was just a mere passenger. I have been to the toilet twice since and it is still the consistency of water. At the end of the day, it worked exactly as it should. Just be patient."

• Watz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2020

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation "I had to use Dulcolax along with Miralax for a colonoscopy prep. I had to take 3 Dulcolax pills @ 10AM and another 3 @ 3PM. This is in addition to the Miralax. I will never take Dulcolax again. I still have diarrhea and it's been over 24 hours. Had colonoscopy and had to go non-stop right up until they wheeled me in. And like I said, I still have diarrhea after 24 hours of taking them. Very harsh laxative. Don't take it!"

• Curtl...
• September 20, 2014

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I normally take Miralax when I'm constipated because it just softens my bowels and regulates me afterwards, but I couldn't find any in the store so I bought Dulcolax for the first time. Well, I took two tablets at 11:30 at night thinking I would wake up late in the morning and use the bathroom no problem. No. At 4:30am I woke up and felt like someone was punching me in the stomach, and I thought I was going to vomit. I then had diarrhea, and then the "peeing from my butt" experience. "

• Hibby...
• September 8, 2014

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "If you want to experience your guts evacuating your butt, this is the medicine for you. 100% effective at relieving constipation. But in my experience in no way worth the agony I encountered through the night, as well as a massive bout of vomiting. I am good when it comes to pain and this was like nothing I have ever encountered. I would rather have a month of Sundays's worth of constipation then take this again."

• Opiate...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 23, 2013

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I am on prescription opiate pain medication which makes me constipated on a regular basis. I have tried every laxative on the market aside from enemas and this is the ONLY one that relieves me. Yes, I do experience cramping a few minutes before "its time to go" but it definitely does its job every time."

• Sprin...
• December 8, 2013

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I've been constipated over a week. A friend recommended Dulcalax. I took two tablets with several glasses of water and about 2 to 3 hours later, I felt a normal urge to go to the bathroom and did. I've read reviews on here about terrible cramps. I had none. Will use again, if needed. Maybe drinking a lot of water helps."

• Anonymous
• July 26, 2021

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "OMG. Save yourself. Do the enema. Holy smokes. My diet was off and I knew it. After 3rd day I figured I better do something. My abdomen was huge. I'm not a big guy & don't take meds of any kind willingly, so when it said I could take 1 to 3 of these tiny time bombs I opted for 1. ONE. The cramps started about 6 hours later. Got me out of bed. I spent the next 2 hours doubled over in pain so high I vomited. No joke! Both figuratively and truthfully. No BM yet. I figured if it hurt that bad I must have a real problem. bowel obstruction? Cancer? I thought I was dying. I lay on the bathroom floor in a cold sweat only getting up to vomit or try to crap. Once it finally happened, it took 3 days to be over. My body kept trying to turn my anus inside out. Poor butt bled for 24 hours. My stomach still isn't right at 4 days later. Save your bootie! Don't do it! Anything but ducolax... that part on the box that says "Gentle dependable relief" there ain't nothing GENTLE about it!! POOPERS BEWARE!!"

• Tookt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2016

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Okay so I did the worst possible thing and not read the packaging. Thought they where an instant fix not hours so when after half hour I took the first one and nothing I took another two. And then after an hour another two. I repeat. READ THE PACKAGING. Two hours later I had the worst diarreah of my life visiting a sick relative. Since then which was 7 hours ago I haven't been able to get up off the toilet. These work but please don't be an absolute idiot like I was and take that many. There is nothing left to come out of me but it's still coming. It feels like Satan is trying to rip my heart out through my anus."

• Worko...
• March 24, 2010

Correctol (bisacodyl) for Constipation "This medicine worked for me! The other reviews were so NEGATIVE. It SCARED ME so BADLY! I decided to take this medicine for my constipation, and then after I took the pill at 12:30pm after lunch (no milk or antacids with it though). I got online to find out how long it would take for it to work (it stated 6 to 12 hours), BUT for me was 4.5 hours. I did have some discomfort, but I had some discomfort from my constipation too. I am not saying that the other reviewers didn't have this horrible side effects, I am sure they did. I thought I would get on here though, because those negative side effects do NOT happen to everyone! I do have to say though, I am So GLAD I didn't take it before bedtime (like suggested on the box though) because that would have put me up 2:30 AM in the morning, when everything got flushed out). That wouldn't have made me a happy camper, Glad I decide to take it after lunch, and then I was home at 4:30 after work, and went to the bathroom, and it Truly does CLEAN you OUT!! My advice, be smart with the timing and place you take this medicine, if you decide to try it."

• maxlax
• October 31, 2014

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "Had been constipated for the past 5 days and was tired of feeling like crap (no pun intended), so I decided to give this a try. I'll do a little more research next time, but I'm quite happy to say that it worked. Took 2 pills at 12:15pm, and had bowel movements at 4:15, 5;15, and 6:15, like clockwork. I believe what you do before and after you take the pills definitely affects how you will feel when it hits you. I had veggies, a fiber bar, and an energy drink for breakfast, two fiber bars for lunch, and drank a liter of water when I got home. If your body isn't ready, then you can expect to feel terrible because your digestive track has nothing else to pull from. I'm a 5'4", 125 lb woman, and didn't have any horrendous side effects."

• Barel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2020

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Constipation "I had not had a bowel movement for a couple of days, so I decided to try Dulcolax. I took 2 tabs around 6pm and went on with my usual routine, which included exercise, lots of water, and bath. I went to bed around 9pm and woke at 1230am with intense stomach cramps. The pain was almost equivalent to the time I gave birth with no pain meds. This pain went on for a couple of hours. I was sweaty and laying on the bathroom floor naked when my husband found me. He helped me to the toilet where I finally went to the bathroom. It was pure liquid. This went on for several minutes. I also ended up throwing up several times. I was so sick I had to call into work. After 24 hours I was still weak and could not eat much. I will NEVER take this product again!!!"

• Mom
• October 12, 2016

Dulcolax (bisacodyl) for Bowel Preparation "This is the WORST med ever! There is absolutely nothing "gentle" about it. I've tried it 3 x's & have given up. First the cramps were unbearable, to the point where the pain was so bad I started sweating real bad, my hands were clammy, I was dizzy, I felt like I was dying. I literally almost passed OUT! They need to pull this off the market!"