Dulcolax for Constipation User Reviews (Page 5)

• 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."

• DIsfo...
• January 31, 2014

"It's currently 6am and I am sitting on the toilet with the worst intestinal cramps I have ever had in my life due to these tablets. I have been unable to pass normally for about 3 weeks now, due to a haemorrhoid, and I was prescribed these by my doctor. I take 2 before bed in an effort to get me going. And get me going it does - but it also wakes me up 3 hours beforehand with horrendous pains in my stomach and gives me such bad diarrhoea that I'm scared to get off the toilet. "

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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"

• 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."

• 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"

• 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! "

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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 "

• 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!"

• 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."

• DmH
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2023

"Awful awful stuff. I suffer from constipation. 72 hours have gone by and last night I was up with awful gas. Today in the bathroom I have shaking, cramps, and feel dizzy. This product needs to be taken off the market."

• 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?""

• Anonm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2024

"I suffer from really bad constipation. I took 2 Dulcolax, but I was going to the toilet, and I was still straining, so I took 2 more the next night. The next day I had diarrhea. I felt nauseous and didn’t want to eat much. I had backache and tummy ache. Even 4 days on, I still have wind and lower middle tummy ache. Pressure ache in the bottom. It really messes me up for about a couple of weeks, especially after eating. I’m in a lot of tummy pain. It has done this before with another laxative. It puts me off. I wish there was something more gentle."

• Death...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2024

"I have taken this medication before for constipation, and the mistake I made was taking TWO. I literally felt like I was going to die and thought this is how everyone will remember me. The thought of my family finding me dead in such a state was even horrific. I was sweating, the cramps felt like I was going through labor. I couldn't sleep nor eat. Literally felt like I was knocking on death's door. Anyways, I happened to be in the same boat again, but this time I took one tablet at 8 pm, and nothing happened. So, I took another one at 7 am, and that’s when everything went pear-shaped. But I'm not gonna lie, reading these reviews has been making me laugh, knowing I'm not the only one in this boat."

• 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."

• huh
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2024

"So, I've had constipation for years and honestly been pretty useless at consistently taking softeners, and I've never used laxatives due to my anxiety. I bought some Dulcolax because I am just so backed up. I also have prolapses which doesn't help! I took 1 tablet on the night before bed and woke up in the morning with some slight cramping, steadily getting worse but tolerable. The results were, I suppose, not the same as everyone else; I had no nausea, no diarrhea, just some slightly softer poops, and went to the toilet around 5-6 times altogether. I used a heating pad for the cramps. I'm now a day and a half later, and I'm back to being unable to poop, so I'll likely need to take this again. It works, but for someone with chronic constipation, it won't be as effective at relieving the constipation; it just gives you the ability to go quickly and clear out the blockage."