Dulcolax Laxative for Constipation User Reviews (Page 3)

• HEW
• September 4, 2018

"After reading all the reviews I was terrified to try this. But I had already taken two tablets before I read the reviews. I had drunk about 6 bottles of water throughout the whole day, because I read water is key to avoid side effects. I took two tablets at 10am and after the 6 hours nothing. Woke up in the night maybe around 2 am to some mild cramping but still couldn't go to the toilet. This morning at 7am got up to more cramping, was on and off the toilet with cramps, pooping out nothing more than a few rabbit pellets. After about 2 hours of up and down to the toilet with cramps and nothing coming out. Everything broke loose, finally after a huge spasm it all came out, except now I have diarrhea. But I'm not complaining. But I will say I've had smoother experiences with pessaries and stool softeners and I don't have to suffer for 12 hours before hand. Also the smell they produce is like off urine! I'll give this one a pass next time but at least it FINALLY did the job."

• Satori
• May 20, 2019

"I had been extremely constipated for about 4 days so I finally gave in and took 2 Dulcolax as directed (says 1 to 3 so I went with the middle dose) . About 5 hours later it hit me and I had to run to the bathroom quickly. I spent the next 1.5 hours dumping tons of liquid out of my colon every 10 minutes. I felt extremely thirsty afterwards so I drank just a little bit of water maybe 3 or 4 Oz. 5 minutes later I was back in the bathroom for another round of 30 minutes of expelling quarts of the worst smelling brown water on the planet. I'm sure it could be weaponized! The stuff works but too well. You're better off with the constipation. Just wait it out or try a stool softener. The pain of passing a cement poo or throwing up and using an entire roll of toilet paper and a half a box of wipes pales in comparison."

• By...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2016

"I suffer from multiple sclerosis and I took Dulcolax in the green container I took 2. I was so impacted I would have done anything I had to get myself cleaned out. I was getting sick. it worked wonderful yes it does get watery and kind of crampy but it is cleaning you out completely and that's what I needed I do not like the pink Dulcolax for women I took that and that made me deathly sick it was too slow it did not work if I take Dulcolax at night I can be assured the next day that I will go to the bathroom it is a lifesaver for someone who is so constipated that they are in bed for days it is the only thing that works on me so heads up for Dulcolax"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2018

"The reviews are scary honestly but you just need to drink a lot of water with this medication. I took 2 pills last night around 8:30 pm. I drank 16 oz of water with the pills (recommended 8oz per dose ) Had a bowel motion around 9:30/10 - which was surprising because I’d been irregular for a few days now. I woke up to a little stomach pain around 5:30am and was on the toilet for about 30 minutes with bad pain and diarrhea (to be expected but not horrible) And only woke up an hour later with some more and then I’d been fine the rest of the day. I am now constipated again though, and will not be taking another dose tonight just in case of something else wrong with my stomach."

• Sore...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2017

"Extreme cramping and vomiting! Took 2 pills at 5.15pm. Woke up at 3am to the worst cramps of my life. Still haven’t been able to get off the toilet and it’s now 4am. Still cramping and vomiting but now with added diarrhoea. Will never take these again!"

• Hithe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2016

"I have never experience any hope of medication to assist in the health before and after researching I thought the product looked ok to try but I was so wrong. It did work after 14 hours but throughout the night I was woken up by cramps and hot sweats. The cramps are worse than a menstrual cycle and this may be to much information but I almost passed out right before my BM and during felt I was going to vomit all over the place and my body feels extremely weak. For getting the medication for sensitive stomachs it sure doesn't feel like it was meant for me, very disappointed and threw the entire package away."

• Miser...
• February 2, 2016

"I have been battling constipation for a week now and had finally given in and bought dulcolax laxative tablets (Worst mistake ever). I took one tablet a 9 pm, woke up in a cold sweat at 2 am and experienced stomach cramps (with the urge to go but couldn't) and horrendous vomiting. Finally settled back in to bed around 3:30 am I am now up again 8am back in the bathroom with the worst case of diarrhea and stomach cramps. Product is somewhat effective but plan to take it on a Friday night with no other weekend plans!"

• Dontd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2015

"The medication was very effective, however, the excruciating pain I experienced while taking the medication was not fun experience. I took two tablets at 9:00 a.m. Two hours passed and I didnt feel anything. Then it hit just about noon and I started getting terrible stomach cramps. If you are a first time user take one."

• Becky...
• March 21, 2017

"I'm on alot of various meds. I normally take my Greens from "It Works" to get 12 servings of fruits and veggies, 32 herbs, vitamins and superfoods. However I have the Worst case of Fibro. So if I'm having a bad flare up for a few days, I only eat once and it's pasta. This combined with all of my meds totally backs me up! I've tried suppositories once and did NOT like it! I've used Dulolax in the past and loved the results that I received. So since I needed some relief so I can get back to normal, I took the 3 pill maximum with a full glass of water. It worked beautifully! I was holding onto 3 lbs of fecal matter! NO cramps with plenty of water! "

• Still...
• May 7, 2015

"I have been having a little tummy trouble the past few days and hadn't had a BM and it was starting to become unbarably uncomfortable. I took these last night about 10pm and woke up this morning around 3-4 in excruciating pain. I was sick a dog I did finally have a BM after sitting for about 20 min almost in tears from the cramps once a went the cramps subsided but only temporarily. I have been getting on and off cramps that feel like I am being repeadidly stabbed in my lower abdomen and to the point I feel like I may vomit. Will not use this product again"

• Merbe...
• April 6, 2017

"I would NOT recommend this laxative. However, it is very effective at relieving constipation, the side effects are not worth it. I took 3 pills per the recommendations on the box and was severely constipated. Within 7 hours I could feel it working, my intestines were bubbling and cramping, then I was able to have a bowel movement. Most laxatives soften your stool, this one liquifies it! It's horrible! But I have to say the worst part is that it makes you feel so nauseous! So not only was I having explosive diarrhea I was also having to vomit. This lasted for about 7 hours!! If you take this, be prepared to be sick all day long! Choose another one like magnesium citrate that's much gentler, yet effective! Throwing away immediately!"

• Phano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2019

"I've taken it three times. The first time did the job. The second and third times, I had extreme pain and dry heaves. It was horrible! The second time, I had two rounds of this but thought it was just an exception. When I tried it the third time, it sealed the deal for me. Pain, dry heaves, dizziness and desperately wanted out of my misery. Looking for a better way."

• Mavc
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2022

"PLEASE DONT TAKE THESE!!!!! I take these mostly daily for personal reasons so that might have something to do with my experience but reading these ITS NOT JUST ME!!! I took 2 about 4:00pm and at 11pm I feel as if my stomach is being shredded apart, unbelievable pain and you don’t know when the magic will actually happen. Just laying in pain, nausea and light headed with intense stomach pulsing IT SUCKS!! please consider taking these VERY carefully, it’s not something you want to go through!!"

• Dulco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2022

"Took just one tablet for bed . Woke up with the sweats feeling faint and sick about 7 . Went to the toilet about a hour after feeling like I was going to give birth to a hippopotamus lost a lot of blood with the poo. It does work but it’s nearly 8 of a night and I’m still in pain. Never will I use this medication again not recommended"

• Jems
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2018

"I took Dulcolax because the box said it was a gentle laxative. It is by far the most painful thing I have ever endured..next to child birth, and I have two kids. I took 1 pill at 5:30 pm, and went to the bathroom by 6:30 pm. This pill dried out my eyes, caused severe prolonged stomach cramps, nausea, dry heaves, and had me Passing OUT in the bathroom and in bed. The next morning, I felt a bit stronger, but very bloated and still sick with stomach pains. I CAN NOT WAIT for the 1 pill I did take to wear off. I Will be throwing these away! Please DO NOT take!"

• Mel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2018

"Well I’ve had really bad painful constipation for days now, I was able to go a little, but I hate to admit I mostly pushed.(which I know your not supposed to do, but I was desperate!) anyway. I got my fiancé to go get my the Dulcolax pink. Took it in the afternoon and nothing happened, figured it wouldn’t work. I read all the reviews and was horrified, thought I was going to die with these terrible cramps that people said would come my way. Woke up a couple times through the night with light cramps but nothing. Got up at 8:30am because holy moly, I gotta poop, cramps were there and wow! Helped me out so much like you wouldn’t believe, yes my stomach is sore and I’m nauseous, but the cramps really aren’t bad at all. This drug is different for everyone but I do recommend it. Drink lots and lots of water after taking it!!! I saw a review saying you won’t get the bad cramps if you drink like 10 glasses of water so I did and I’m fine! :)"

• Tia
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2019

"I was Bbacked up for a week, feeling tired, bloated and sluggish. Desperately in need of help, I took 1 Dulcolax 5mg pill at 2pm. Belly gurgles started within the hour. Went to bed and woke up at 7am and had one bowl movement. Waiting for the scary storm everyone is talking about. It did give me small period like cramps."

• Tejee
• December 23, 2017

"I took two pills before bed last night and woke at 3 am feeling really sick. Got the dry heaves but has not relieved any constipation for me. Now I just feel like I have the flu (feel like vomiting, tired, dizzy) way worse than I did with just constipation."

• Jasmine
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 21, 2019

"I am constipated I cannot talk to anybody about it and they cannot talk to me. Why laxatives do not work. I have been prescribed Dulcolax 5mg X 2 nightly. It as been 3 days I have not emptied my bowels. I have been robbed at the tills by Boots the Chemist with a bad batch of Dulcolax Laxatives. I drink plenty of water and vegan and I am still constipated."

• Bamaguy
• November 19, 2015

"One pill is plenty for me and I'm a big guy. Don't expect a miracle in five minutes. I take it late in the evening before bedtime and before noon the next day it's working. I drink plenty of liquids (not milk) when taking it. If I take more than one pill, it gives me cramps and diarrhea . I find that eating foods with plenty of fiber (25-30g/day) and drinking plenty of fluids (fewer dairy products) eliminates most of my constipation problems. When I get off that diet I tend to have the problem again. I also take some Metamucil daily, "after" a good BM, mixed with juice or water which gives me lots of additional fiber . This works for me, hope this helps! For serious problems I would recommend seeing a doctor."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2023

"I couldn't pass a bowel movement so I took 3 Dulcolax Laxative. Now my stomach is burning like I have ulcers. it hurts so bad and not just cramping and pain like everyone is saying it's BURNING and my poop smells so awful. I don't know whats happening but I'm on the verge of going to the ER it hurts so bad I'm dying."

• tfraz
• October 26, 2015

"I purchased the "overnight relief" ones. I took two pills that night and the next day still got nothing . So I took 3 (which it said you can do) because I was terribly constipated (I have IBS-C). I got quick results within 10 not even 15 mins and passed all my stool but that was around 3pm ... it is now 12:13AM and I am still in absolute pain and discomfort . I cannot move around without starting to feel the abdominal cramps surface up. I am experiencing nausea , and also hemorrhoids now as well. I may have to go to the ER because I've never experienced this type of pain from a laxative before ."

• Learn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2023

"Good news is that it works. I sh*t myself, the bed, my pants, and two XXL adult diapers. Bad news is I screamed and moaned in pain for nine hours while my guts bubbled and twisted as if I were giving birth to Satan himself. I prayed for the end, and I didn’t even care if that end came while my pants were down around my ankles. Summary: yes, you will sh*t, so it does what it says. The gentle part is an absolute lie. It felt like i was birthing a rhinocerous out of my anus. Read the reviews and proceed with caution. You have been warned."

• Runny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2016

"My husband asked for something to help with poopin (he never needs help as he is very regular. I gave him what I take Dulcolax little 5mg gold pills 2 pills at 11:30 pm His 1s after the first poop this am and after breakfast he got nauseas it has continued all day with finally taking pepto bismal to help cramps (which will turn your stool watery or not very dark to black We thought he had food poisoning as I have taken dulcolax for years with no problem Then I searched and to my surprise this Dr recommended laxative has made his Memorial Day weekend suck..2 colonoscopy no problem He had the shivers, shakes, projectile vomiting after drinking water and terrible stomach cramps first time ever I have seen this Big man spend most of day in be"

• val...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 4, 2016

"i had bowel surgery in 2006 to remove an early tumour . i have had constipation for over 50 years . i walk have a good diet and try to drink the recommended fluids daily but sometimes my work schedule makes this difficult . my bowel motions are usually hard and difficult to pass and i usually go to the toilet once or twice a week . i have tried movicol which is effective but takes too long to work . Dulcolax does for me what it says overnight releif , however i usually need two . there is some cramping but i can cope with that as i know my bowels are working effectively ."