Dulcolax for Bowel Preparation User Reviews (Page 2)

• Card...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2020

"For a colonoscopy prep, I was to take four Dulcolax pills at once, then take Miralax two hours later. I didn't have any problems with the Dulcolax by deviating from the prescribed schedule. Two-and-a-half hours before I was to take all four Dulcolax, I took an anti-nausea pill. I waited 30 minutes, then took one Dulcolax, waited 30 minutes, then another Dulcolax, doing this gradual dosing until all four pills were taken. Two hours later, I took the Miralax. Thankfully, I was able to keep all the prep down, and had bouts of diarrhea for the next several hours. Overall, my experience, was as expected, with the slight modification in the dosage schedule."

• Lilri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2019

"So I’m the past I have taken many different laxative brands. I used to abuse them in the past, so I know that cramped up and knotted feeling. But it’s been years since I did that. Anyways, I just recently got surgery and haven’t been using the restroom barely at all from all the pain meds. So my mom gave me these to try. She said take 2-3. So around 8pm I decided I take 3. By 11pm I was done for. The worst stomach cramps had started. Those were coming in like contractions and I begin throwing up almost every 5-8 mins for two hours. I also was going poop quite often, and once I had nothing left to throw up, I had a lot of diarrhea. I would not recommend these. A laxative should not have you in the much pain and vomiting. Also it’s now the next day, and I’m exhausted probably dehydrated, and my stomach is still having minor pains and bowel movements."

• Amy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2023

"Do not take Dulcolax if you have IBS. I have been tripled over with stomach cramps post colonoscopy. I have had many colonoscopies and have never experienced stomach pains like this. No more dulcolax for me."

• ak1
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2023

"The "gentle" method they offered for my colonoscopy was anything but gentle. They prescribed 60 ml of milk of magnesia, which wasn't too bad but then came the 5 Dulcolax tablets. Let me tell you, no one can understand the pain until they have to take those five little tablets. I was stuck on the toilet for hours, feeling dizzy, weak, and even throwing up. The pain was unbearable. And let's not forget the constant flow of liquid stool that felt like toxic chemicals coming out of me. My poor bottom burns so badly, and every time I thought I was done, more would run out. I had to resort to wearing a diaper, and I couldn't even finish the Miralax prep. It's absolutely disgusting that doctors think it's okay to subject patients, especially those with GI issues, to this kind of treatment. The burning sensation is worse than any normal diarrhea I've ever experienced. I've made up my mind: I'm never getting a colonoscopy again, no matter how dangerous it may be to forgo it."

• Nolen...
• June 15, 2017

"Took this with phosphosoda for my colonoscopy prep. 6:45pm I took 45ml phosphosoda. Then at 8:45pm took 4pcs of 5mg bisacodyl dolculax as instructed. Around 9pm I started visiting the toilet and stayed there for like ages. Probably the result of phosphosoda since its also a laxative. I knew dolculax will hit me harder later on. I only went out when someone wants to use the toilet. I wore adult diapers before exiting just to be sure enough, because I can't hold the poop inside. Just slips out of my butt without control. Then the worst happened. Around midnight I felt severe stomachaches. The discharge are almost all water and are discharged as if from a pressurized water hose. My butt burns also. Can't touch it. Luckily all is well at 6am."

• Amber
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2023

"I was terrified after reading these reviews. I had a bad prep experience 3 years ago for my first colonoscopy, so I already didn't want to do it but knew I needed to. I was advised to take 4 Dulcolax 5mg tablets at 2 pm the day before the procedure and start 40 oz of Miralax/Gatorade at 7 pm, with another 24 oz to follow the next morning at 4 am for an 8 am colonoscopy. I was also on a clear liquid diet all day the day before. I had also cut back to a low/no fiber diet 3 days before the procedure and made sure to drink lots of fluids. I decided after reading these awful reviews to only take 2 Dulcolax and see what happened. I took 2 at 2 pm, and around 6, I had my first bowel movement. Slight cramping but nothing bad. I started drinking at 7 pm and was already running clear after the first drink. I finished the other 4 glasses and was done going by midnight. This was the EASIEST prep, and I honestly believe the low fiber diet and lots of water helped!"

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2019

"I was having a colonoscopy and Dulcolax was a part of the prep. I ended up at urgent care for severe stomach cramps, pain, nausea and vomiting and passing blood. Had to get an anti-nausea med to settle my system down. Will not take a colon prep again if it involves this laxative."

• Chris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2016

"I took one and then several hours later to another. When I woke up I felt really sick in my stomach cramps were excruciating. I ran to the bathroom and got incredibly dizzy and felt horribly sick to the point where I was vomiting. I broke out into a horrible sweat and was laying on the floor literally felt like I was having an allergic reaction to the pill or something other. It was a horrible experience and two days later my stomach still hurts. Great for some people but I was too sensitive for this. I will never take it again. It says gentle relief, it felt more like a beginning stages of labor and I've had four kids so I can say this"

• Most...
• March 9, 2016

"Bought dulcolax pink today because i will be having a colonoscopy tomorrow so doctor recommended this laxative as the best clear out pill to take. Took 2 as recommended on the box around 8:00pm it is 2:00 am and i am in the most excruciating pain i have experienced i am very high tolerant to pain and this here topped it all, cold sweats , throwing up, back cramps , you name it. It is torture to have to wait till it is over , never ever in my life will i take this laxative again and i highly do not recommend it to any one ! I hope this torture ends soon ER worthy pain."

• Person
• November 3, 2022

"I had never taken Dulcolax before. I was prescribed to take 4 pills for bowel prep. Within 5-10 minutes I was hit with incredible stomach pain, and hot flash all over my body. I was actually shocked at what it made me feel like. Shortly thereafter I started getting nausea, until I could not longer contain it and vomited about 20 minutes from when I first took the pills. I did feel relief after vomiting. Never again will I take this pill do to these side effects."

• Lisaa...
• August 23, 2016

"Had to use this for the final step of the bowel prep for colonoscopy. I tolerated a MiraLAX and Gatorade combination for three hours. I started that at 5 o'clock. Was finished by 7:30. At 9 o'clock I was instructed to take two tiny Ducolax pills. I awoke at 11 to severe nausea. I dry heaved for about a half hour and then started vomiting violently. I broke out in a cold sweat and my hands went numb. I thought my husband was going to have to take me to the emergency room . The vomiting lasted for an hour. I finally fell asleep at 1:30 in the morning. I informed my G.I. prior to the call anoscopy about my horrible experience with this drug. I will never take it again."

• Hails...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2016

"bought dulcolax and took it last night, preparing for my colonoscopy tomorrow (today I start liquid diet). I took two before bed because thats the directions my doctor gave me, and the back of the dulcolax box says take 1-3 for adults, so I assumed I was taking a pretty average dose. I took them at 11 pm with a full glass of water and went to sleep completely prepared to get up and work the next day but woke up around 6 am sweating with intense stomach cramping and horrible pain. I threw up twice before almost missing the toilet and practically spraying watery diahrea for 30 minutes, all while shaking, and having horrible pain and nausea, even after vomiting and going to the bathroom. Wish I would have read the reviews first on this drug."

• Bmayes
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2018

"I had some anxiety before using this drug after reading reviews, so I made it a priority to drink lots of water. I probably drank a gallon of water before taking 4 tablets and 2 more gallons during the time after. Other than feeling kind of sleepy, though I was up late the night before, I had no problems or pain. I took 4 tablets at 11AM for a 8:30AM colonoscopy the next morning."

• GCCSa...
• November 23, 2016

"Without being ashamed of! Right now I'm experiencing All that written i had two pills 5mg at 1:50 am and i woke just right now its 6:10 am to a terrible pain in my stomach it felt like I had a failure in my organs. I can not tell nor explain it to you how much the pains killing me. Right now I'm sitting in the toilet for about 23 minutes, I can not get up - I have nausea and diarrhea ., DON'T TAKE THE PILL under any circumstances"

• CTSca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2016

"I had started to read all these reviews just minutes after popping two 5mg of Dulcolax, needless to say I started to freak out and attempted to force myself to throw up without avail. Took two pills at 9pm, had a very uneasy night because of gasses. By 4:30am I was up with mild cramps and the urge to go, managed to have a bowel movement with a few minutes on the toilet, woke up again at 5:45am for another bowel movement which was slightly watery. Managed to rest until 6:30am and still have the urge to go. I must say I had minimal discomfort in comparison to all the horrid reviews on here, I was expecting hell. Maybe something to take note of is the amount of water to drink with this tablet, make sure you have at least 2 glasses of water."

• Dgfsrgc
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2019

"I took this medication for colonoscopy prep, it's currently Monday evening and my colonoscopy is on Wednesday morning. I took 2 pills as prescribed by my doctor at 1pm with copious amounts of fluids. At 2pm I had a small BM, at 3pm I had severe cramps and what can only be described as explosive diarrhea, at 4pm there was nothing but liquid. It's now 6pm and all that is left is stomach acid and unbelieve crampsl. I haven't even started on the drink yet. Worst part, I have to do this again tomorrow. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE."

• Plain...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2019

"So I have Crohn’s disease, I have a colonoscopy and upper EDG on Tuesday. I took 5 ducolax at 3pm was supposed to take 4 . So one extra, at 9 Pm nothing had happened (that was 6 hours later) so I took 2 more. I had chicken broth for dinner that night (Sunday) here it is, 1am Monday so that’s 10 hours from the first 5 pills and nothing. My stomach has been rumbling and I felt nauseous for like 10 mins but that’s it. Waiting on this to really hit me . But I won’t be taking more. Y’all scared me. Lol"

• Dot
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2020

"I took 4 Dulcolax as directed for Colonoscopy prep. In 40 minutes broke out in cold sweat, became shaky and very sick to my stomach. So sick that I gagged three times. Severe cramping. I am still sick on my stomach and two hours late starting to drink Myralax. Horrible stuff"

• Lou
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2018

"I tried dulcolax for the first time. I took it around 7pm. At 2am I woke up with the worst stomach pains I’ve ever felt. I mean ever. I laid in bed not knowing if I should go to the hospital or wait it out. I waited it out and a few minutes into the pain I felt like I was going to vomit everywhere. A few minutes into feeling like I was going to vomit I also felt like I was going to poop my pants. I went to sit on the toilet and thought I was going to poop everywhere. Instead I took a tiny dump. I went back to bed and still felt pain. 30 minutes later I ran to the toilet and took a massive dump. Now I am still in pain and just waiting for more poop to come as I am still feeling like garbage. I’ve had a chocolate laxative before and felt nothing like this. I will not take this product again."

• Horri...
• July 19, 2016

"A first time user, I took two little orange pills and experienced the worst abdominal pain, ever. I once terminated a colonoscopy that was underway on me with no anesthesia (long story), and this pain equaled that. My thanks to you fellow website contributors who gave me confidence to avoid the emergency room after searching on "Dulcolax cramps." The extreme pain lasted at least an hour; it subsided gradually over the next 5 hours. Have someone aware of what you're going through, and be safe about possibly passing out. I did not pass out. (Age 67/male.)"

• tessa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2019

"Both dulcolax and bisacodyl tablets gave me burping and such severe heartburn, I thought I was going to suffocate. Next came severe gastric reflux with burning acid in my throat. I will never take this product again. How on earth can the label say it is gentle?"

• Fred
• December 16, 2022

"During my prep I was instructed to take 8 dulcolax tablets. This was in addition to quantities of other powders. I thought I was dying at 3:30 am. ( I started prep at 5:00 pm) I was still pooping at 6:00 am. Was not a pleasant experience."

• Dunwo...
• December 27, 2020

"As directed for colonoscopy I took 4 dulcolax at 4:00pm. Then I was getting something from in the attic and slipped and fell down the stairs. I was in quite a bit of pain frommy fall so I cancelled my colonoscopy. At 1:00am my bowel started emptying including fresh blood some were clots. I couldn’t control my urine. I was scared and will never take dulcolax again."

• jerryjc
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2020

"I have been having stomach/abdomen issues for 2 months. Have has endoscopy, ultrasound and other tests. Due to blood detected in a stool sample, my gastroenterologist said a colonoscopy was needed. Instructions are to take 2 Dulcolax at 10 and drink the bowel prep mixture at 3pm. I just took the Dulcolax and reading many of these reviews has my anxiety up. I'll be back to update..."

• emaul...
• September 13, 2017

"I took 2 of these around 9:30 last night. This morning around 5AM I woke up with stomach cramping that put any pain I have felt before to shame. About 4 hours later I started vomiting profusely. Finally after an enema I relieved my bowels. Never again will I put myself through this agony. NO THANK YOU. I will drink some mag citrate next time."