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Laxative Gentle Suppositories User Reviews & Ratings

Laxative Gentle Suppositories has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 9 reviews on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.

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  • Ara...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 22, 2014

For Constipation "I tend to have bowel movements every other day, and a week before starting my period is hard for me to go. I tried the Dulcolax suppositories, and they work like a charm. I insert the suppository, and about 15 minutes later, I feel the natural urge to go, and I go smoothly! Yes, there is some mild cramping, but it is not uncomfortable. It burns a little bit, and it keeps working for about an hour after, so plan ahead. I definitely recommend this product."

10 / 10
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  • Jay...
  • November 16, 2019

For Constipation "I have not had a soft BM in 6 months. Stool softeners don’t work... I tried the suppository and my stomach was cramping within 10 minutes. It says to try to keep it in for 20, and I couldn’t. It was at 13 minutes I had to go. There was so much that came out. I feel a whole lot better now."

9 / 10
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  • Emm...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 13, 2021

For Constipation "I tried Dulcolax suppository 10 mg as for the past several weeks I have been having constipation/hard stools, which has left me feeling pretty yucky. Within 5 min, I had to go, and though I think if I had held for longer than 10 min, it might have cleared more, but it was nice to not feel pain when going to the toilet. Stomach felt a bit uncomfortable and a bit of burning for about an hour, then it passed."

10 / 10
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  • Moj...
  • July 31, 2015

For Constipation "I have been taking medications that have side effects that keep me from having a bowel movement. I've used plenty of different things to try and relieve my constipation, and nothing has worked. I used this medication once, and within 15 minutes, I had a bowel movement. I highly recommend this product."

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  • Oww...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 13, 2016

For Constipation "I think the Dulcolax suppositories are horrible. That causes the worst pain in the lower stomach, it's the longest time sitting on the toilet... Usually, I would use Fleet Enema, which is great. Painful, but well worth it... Use the liquid enema. I'll never use this again. The enema is like $3 for a 2-pack, this stuff is $10 for a five-pack of suppositories. This is crazy."

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  • Ger...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 20, 2019

For Constipation "I took the bisacodyl suppository yesterday as I was constipated for two days and had pain in my back. I had only put it in five minutes, and I was in a terrible state. I thought I was going to pass out with the cramps I got, my anal area got very sore, and I only emptied my bowels a little. I personally would never, ever use it again. I ended up in the emergency department, I was that bad. Why did this happen to you?"

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  • Dul...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 5, 2022

For Constipation "I thought getting over Covid was bad, this takes the cake. Nauseated with burning in my rectum. Lightheaded and horrible cramping. I thought I was giving birth out of my butt. I had hemorrhoids under control, but the pressure made my bottom completely flip out. I would never, ever use this again."

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  • Meg...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 17, 2020

For Constipation "Used one suppository due to several days without a BM. Within about 10 mins, I had severe abdominal cramping. Severe burning and pain. I felt lightheaded and shaky. Very uncomfortable."

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  • Joh...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 6, 2024

For Constipation "It works, but don't be alarmed if you feel like you're going to pass out and you start to cramp. Very intense stuff."

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