Dulcolax for Constipation User Reviews (Page 4)

• Dulco...
• February 12, 2020

"I had been struggling with constipation for weeks, having around 1 BM each week, 2 if I was lucky. My mum was the one that suggested I try something over the counter, so I tried Dulcolax. I’d never taken it before so I started with just 1 tablet, I took this at around 10.30pm and went to bed. I woke up a few times in the night with gas but no pain or cramps. I got up for work at 7am worried that nothing had happened yet, so I started googling the reviews. Some of your reviews are terrifying! 10 minutes into reading I could feel a bowel movement coming on, so I prepared for the worst. However I’m pleasantly surprised, I have now had my first BM. It wasn’t diarrhoea but very soft. No cramps or pain. I had drunk about 750ml of water before going to bed so I’m starting to think that this helped! Hydrate while taking this tablet ladies and if you haven’t taken it before just begin with 1, I’m so glad I didn’t take 2/3."

• Owwww
• September 6, 2020

"I had taken this before. Once after surgery and the blockage that happens. I had tried everything , stool softener, suppository, nothing worked. So I took one dulcolax and about 6 hours later - relief! Fast forward to last night. Took 2. Woke up at around 1am with the worst pain in my upper abdomen, truly horrible acid pain. Took some antacids and went back to bed. Woke up at 4am still in pain. It’s 9am now and the pain is still there but just had the first lower abdomen cramping start. Hopefully relief soon but the rest of the pills will be going straight to the trash. Nope. Never again."

• Josie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2020

"I suffer from IBS, I was recommended by a friend to use Dulcolax when I have severe constipation as it works amazing and completely unblocks. I took the medication at 10:30pm, I work up at 4:30am in excruciating pain with my stomach, could barely walk to the toilet. Once sitting on the toilet, I had extremely loose stools for around 2 hours (non-stop). These do definitely work but the side effects can be awful and cause you a rubbish nights sleep."

• Daisy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 11, 2019

"One of the worse pains I have ever felt. I was lying on the floor crying in pain due to this medication. I lost all my colour and felt as though I was dying. I am usually okay with pain tolerance but this is unbearable. Do not take."

• 6-1 1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2014

"Constipation was causing pain and I could not relieve myself. I never take anything for this. I took 2 pills about an hour ago and have already had a bearable bowel movement. Great relief. Worked quickly. Hoping no cramps, pain or irritable bowel to come over the next few hours. So far, so good. I will use again if needed. By the way I drank plenty of water, so that may have helped me avoid the cramping. "

• Maerfes
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2019

"Recently I had the worst constipation in my life. I was advised by a doctor to take 4 dulcolax tablets at once. I decided to take it before sleep.I took 3 powerful sleeping pills and four dulcolax at 11:00 pm so that my sleep is not disturbed by bowel pain. I woke up at 12:00 pm the next day and found that my abdominal pain decreased a lot, but I became so weak that I couldn't even move a hair. After 5 minutes loud sounds came from my belly along with mild cramps. The sound continued for 1 minute and then suddenly a large volume of poop exploded out and it continued for 2 minutes. My clothes were completely spoiled along with the bed sheet. Brown liquids went down the floor. I could do nothing as I couldn't move. The same thing happened after every 5 minutes the next 30 minutes. When it stopped I started to get strength to move. I got up from bed with complete mess. I had diarrhoea the next 24 hours. Dulcolax helped me a lot. But it is better to take it only in case of any emergency."

• Tania
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2020

"Thank goodness I'm not alone. I took this pill twice and both times I felt I had near-death-experience. The first time I thought maybe it’s due to introducing a new drug to my body. The second time I passed out once on the bathroom floor and once when I came back to my bed. My whole body was covered in cold sweat. I thought it was going to be the end of me in the bathroom. I was dizzy and my eyes got blurry. Both times I was a few minutes away from calling 911. With so many bad reviews I’m surprised how this drug still has the license of production."

• Jen
• August 31, 2019

"I've never taken laxatives but went on a 5 day water fast to cleanse myself and I was sooo bloated by day 5 and no poops. I went and got these and TOOK 1. Not 2-3 at a time like other people said. I took it around 730pm and woke up around 7am with mild cramps, felt like normal poop cramps nothing major and took my first bowel motion. I immediately felt better. About an hour later the cramps were back and took another, this time much more came out. Feeling better already, dulcolax works and had no bad symptoms like others have stated. Also, I recommend to drink a lot of water during the day you take these as they take water from other parts of your body so stay hydrated!"

• Hayls
• December 4, 2019

"Please for the love of GOD, do not take Dulcolax. It’s 3 am and the only thing keeping me somewhat sane is reading these comments and knowing that I’m not the only one who is going thru this nightmare. The word GENTLE is complete and utter BULL. I took 2 pills around 9pm tonight, and at MIDNIGHT I woke up to the worst full stomach cramps ever. The diarrhea has been pretty much nonstop and so, so painful. I wish I would’ve found this page before taking these pills. They are in the trash and I pray that this will end soon."

• Sprin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2024

"I had been constipated for 4 days. I tend to get traveler's constipation, so only when I go abroad, and nothing ever helps. On the third day of being constipated and drinking copious amounts of water, nothing was happening - not even a decent fart nor deer pellet. So in a foreign country, I bought Dulcolax. The instructions were in Dutch. I took 2 tablets at 10:30 am. I drank about 3-4 L of water throughout the whole day and ate very lightly (soups/salads) since day 2. At about 9:30 pm, I started to get mild cramps. Went to the bathroom and only little pellet poos came out. About half an hour later, I started to get slightly stronger cramps. Sat on the toilet and everything that I had eaten on my trip had left my body. Instant relief. I didn’t get any sweats or nausea or any further discomfort as described by others. The difference though, I ate light prior to taking the tablets, drank huge amounts of water, and took the tablet throughout the day. Cramp level: a 5/10."

• LoloS...
• September 8, 2014

"Have issues with chronic constipation and when I get really constipated I start to feel very fatigued and nauseous. Was looking for a quick fix this time around and took 2 tabs Dulcolax at 9 am, I slept most of the day, I don't know if this was from the constipation or the remedy, but started having horrendous bowel cramping at about 7:30 pm. The first few times I went to the bathroom I was only able to pass a few small hard lumps with A LOT of pain, straining, burning/cramping bowel pain so bad I thought I was either going to vomit or pass out. Finally about the 4th time the cramps struck, I had a large bowel motion followed by diarrhea. That's where I am right now and I'm hoping this "experience" will be wrapping up soon!"

• KBano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2020

"This product made me miserable. I took it at around 6pm and by 1am, I was bound to my bathroom. I was awoken at 12am by horrendous cramping and very loud stomach gurgling. I then proceeded to vomit twice and have liquid diarrhea for the next few hours. Good thing I don’t have anything to do the next day. Did it work? Absolutely. Will I ever take it again? Absolutely not."

• Mama...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2020

"I took ONE! ONE damn tiny dulcolax pill and I felt like I was doomed! It was worse than labor by far! I was drenched with sweat, excruciating cramps and pressure and pains so bad I couldn’t move. It definitely worked but in the most torturous way and I will NEVER EVER take it again! I couldn’t do anything all day besides sit on toilet or curled up in a ball on my bed..... DON'T TAKE IT! It says “gentle” relief and that’s rubbish!"

• ddf
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2014

"Do not go to sleep after taking! Take in the morning and cramping will be mild. If you go to sleep, you're body is not going to wake you until you're really hurting. Expect diarrhea for several hours so plan to stay home for the day. Starts working in about 3 hrs if you're awake. One 5mg tab is more than enough!"

• Lei
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2020

"Just no. Do not do this to yourself. I thought life would leave me in my damn toilet. The pain was unbelievable. Took 3 and drank a ton of water and a bit of Powerade. Not even an hour later I thought I was going to have to call 911. It WILL clear you out but the pain HORRIFIC. Beware.."

• Addy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

"Why oh Lord. Why did I not read the reviews first. What a nightmare. In 1 hour I had 8 bowel movements and the last 5 were explosive diarrhea. Painful cramps made me regularly grimace in pain on the bathroom floor. Nausea. Sweating. Never. Never again."

• Sendh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2020

"The worst part about this experience for me is that I know 100% I’m completely cleared out and yet every time I go to lay back in my bed I have the urge to go and so I run back to my toilet and sit there like an idiot waiting. I’ve been up since 2 am, it is 5:30am now and I’m hoping for an end soon. Please research this medication before you take it, I wish I had."

• Laur
• February 2, 2020

"I took 3 dulcolax pills at 11:00am and by 1:00pm, I was in such excruciating pain that I truly thought I was going to pass out. Abdominal cramping and stabbing that reached from my lower back up to my esophagus. The pain stayed at that level for one solid hour. Then some relief, then another wave of level-11 pain hit, which this time caused me to throw up. It certainly worked as far as clearing me out but the pain was...the worst. I kept expecting to see blood because surely this couldn't be normal; something had to have gone wrong. But, no blood - I believe this is just how the product works. Granted, it was my first time using it and I had only been constipated for 2 days so I probably should have started with a lesser dose. But the package says adults and children 12 years and over should take 1 - 3 pills. I figured if 3 pills were fine for a 12 year old, I'd certainly be fine as a 35 year old woman. I was wrong."

• Thank...
• September 5, 2020

"After taking Dulcolax I though I would need an ambulance. I have never sweated or felt pain cramps like it. Severe water pouring out my rear end. Shaking uncontrollably. Woke up on bathroom floor. When it was all over. Few more water bowel movements next day."

• Sade
• February 23, 2017

"Lord have mercy I don't wish this feeling on nobody!!!!!! I took two tablets at bedtime around 2:30am woke up to stomach cramps, cold sweat, shaking, nauseated & feeling faint!!! I been on the toilet for a hour rocking back & forward praying. Omg feel like I'm about to die!!!!! I will NEVER in my life take another one anymore. I'm so weak & in pain!! I feel terrible and am thinking about going to the hospital! I got a trashcan in front of me throwing up & using the bathroom. Never again!"

• Alex
• January 15, 2017

"Great results!!..which was unexpected after I read all the reviews on here...If you only take one with plenty of water you most likely won't feel a lot of pain...I took one pill at 4pm,it's 7:30 now and I've already had 2 BM...I'm really impressed and so glad I didn't listen to the negative comments!!..It's such a relief and I had hardly even felt anything was happening!..THE SECRET IS WATER and don't be afraid to eat!!..Nausea and sickness usually occur when your dehydrated because this product sucks all the water out of you, so yeah stay hydrated and you should be good!! Definitely will use this again"

• Mia
• June 2, 2023

"Took one tablet before bed last night and woke up early feeling very nauseous. Eventually passed a stool but now feel sick again, light-headed, and unable to carry on with my normal day. A frightening experience and the dulcolax has been binned. Never again."

• Jend
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2023

"This product is just awful, do not risk it no matter how desperate you are with constipation. It did clear me out, but OMG the pain. A few times I have wondered if I did severe damage to my intestines and should go to the ER. 48 hours later I am in constant pain of all sorts across my stomach area and bowels. I am burping a lot, lots of gas, and sometimes feels like a heart attack is coming on, and well it feels worse than being constipated by far. I have been drinking peppermint and chamomile tea and lots of water to flush its side effects out but so far no change. This product really should not be on the market, given how many people have the same experience. And the label is incredibly misleading, not gentle at the least."

• MTano
• December 28, 2019

"I was in a lot of pain and couldn’t Remember the last time I had pooped so went to the pharmacist and the lady suggested this. So following the instructions I took 2 tablets about 8:30pm. I was experiencing a lot of cramping and gas but wasn’t too bad. Then at 2am I woke up in severe pain and ended up sitting on the toilet for a while and I felt like it was never going to stop. Then went back to bed with a hot water bottle to help the cramps and woke up again at 4am and had another BM and then again at 4:30am ish. I then slept through till morning but woke feeling sore and with a massive headache. Then experienced severe cramping in the middle of my stomach, nausea and loose BM for the rest of the day. I would not suggest using unless you are desperate. It’s 9:30pm the next day and I’m still cramping and feeling sick. Sorry but although it is effective for clearing you out COMPLETELY it’s a no from me because of side effects."

• Cassie
• December 4, 2020

"My Doctor told me to take 2 Dulcolax in the evening because she believed that my urgency to pass urine was due to constipation pressing on my bladder. I took 1 pill at 8 pm .It is supposed to work in 6 to 12 hours but in my case it worked in 4 hours .Shortly after falling asleep I woke up with horrific sweating ,cramping and abdominal pain. I felt shaky and sick ,but most of all in agony. The agony lasted for 2 and a half hours without pause until at 2.30 am in the morning I passed a normal bowel movement. I then endured 30 minutes more of excruciating stomach spasms resulting in explosive and watery diarrhoea. The pain eased away after another hour leaving me feeling nauseated for another 2 hours. I felt ill ,exhausted and unable to sleep. I will never be taking them again."