Docusate/senna User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Senna Plus, Senna S, Senokot S, Senexon-S, Peri-Colace, Docuzen, Colace 2-in-1, Sennalax-S, Doculax, Senna-Time S, Doc-Q-Lax, Medi-Laxx, Gentlax S, Ex-Lax Gentle Strength, Dok Plus SenoSol-SS …show all brand names

Docusate/senna has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 19 reviews on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.

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Constipation, Acute	8.1	18 reviews for Constipation, Acute	38 medications

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Reviews for Docusate/senna

AUN...
January 4, 2012

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "On a scale of one to ten, I rate Senokot as a ten. I have chronic constipation since birth due to being born with a pituitary tumor and developed hypothyroidism. Nothing worked, and the chronic constipation came full force the day after I graduated from college. I was in so much pain to the point where I could not eat, look for a job, or play water polo or my normal swimming. In 1985, a gastroenterologist put me on Senokot, and it worked miracles. No bloating, I was able to work out again and enjoy life. I had to take four a day only because my stomach was so far gone, but no bloating, no irritation, or heartburn."

10 / 10

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bey...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 21, 2018

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "I have had chronic constipation for about 35 years. I am now 74, and it gets worse as you age. I had a period of time where I couldn't go for 2 weeks, and my Dr. put me on Senokot S. One didn't work, but the next night I used 2, and it fixed me up. I keep it here to use if my usual cleansing tea doesn't work. The Senokot gave me no side effects."

10 / 10

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Me2...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 7, 2017

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "I was badly constipated for 4 or 5 days. My stomach and my back were aching. No matter how much water and fibrous foods I ate, I wasn't able to go. At my wit's end, I bought Senokot S and took one pill at 9 PM and another at 1 AM. While I could feel it working (I had some strange feelings in my stomach), I didn't get bad cramps or pain. At 9:30 AM, I was finally able to 'go' with no straining or pain."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
August 1, 2012

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "This is the only laxative/stool softener I can actually trust to take and produce a bowel movement within 12 hours! The only downside is that it gives me really bad stomach cramps about an hour before I am able to pass a bowel movement! If it were okay for me to take every day, I would."

9 / 10

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net...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 24, 2013

For Constipation, Acute "I am on painkillers for my back, and I don't know what I would do without these. You have to make sure to take 2 pills every 12 hours for it to work right, and don't miss taking them. They work, and work great."

10 / 10

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Ban...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 19, 2019

For Constipation, Acute "I take the SSRI Lexapro and the SNRI Effexor for massive anxiety disorder and major depression. The effect of serotonin reuptake makes my bowel movements slow. I usually go twice or at least once a day, but if I take my anxiety meds, I can't go. Lowering my medication dose and taking about 3 of these Sienna/docusate pills a day helps to keep me regular."

8 / 10

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Poo...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 22, 2017

For Constipation, Acute "Took senna-s because I felt a bit constipated and wanted some relief. After taking the medication, it took about 3 hours until I had a very bubbly stomach, after about an hour of bubbles, I got incredible amounts of gas, followed by an extreme urgency to run to the bathroom and diarrhea. Unfortunately, this happened 10-15 times in the next 5 hours, with no less urgency each time. Would definitely recommend having the day off if you're taking this because, in my experience, it gave me the runs, and I would not have had time to make it to a toilet if I wasn't in my own home. Also had a lot of gas for the next few days, wouldn't recommend passing gas unless you are very near a toilet."

4 / 10

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Fis...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 19, 2024

Docusate/senna "I can't believe I didn't review this over a year ago. I was either constipated or had to go 5 times a day. I had been trying fiber and half a dozen things. I took 1 pill. It killed me for 3 days. I started passing blood. Worst of all, I developed an anal fissure. That was 2 months of agony. I would consult a doctor before taking these. I did. They said to try. I should have listened to my body. I need lots of binders and fiber. I know the medication helps some people a lot. Be careful!"

3 / 10

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Fin...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 10, 2021

For Constipation, Acute "I am just about 36 weeks pregnant. I have always had chronic constipation since a child. Miralax has no effect, Milk of Magnesia works but could take 24-72 hrs to work with daily doses (and it still wouldn't 'clean me out'). I was going 5 days-2 weeks without a BM (and couldn't go at all without a laxative throughout this pregnancy... even tried suppositories and an enema). Out of desperation, I decided to try the Senna-Plus. I am so glad I did!!! I took 2 pills at 10 PM and woke up at 3 AM with the urge to go. I went 2x within a 1/2 hr... no straining, no pain, no cramping, no diarrhea! Finally found relief! I will continue to use as needed and highly recommend!"

10 / 10

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Alk...
November 29, 2019

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "Senokot S is the best medicine for constipation. Give it time, it always will work."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
March 30, 2011

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "It took over 12 hours to produce the desired effect, but it was effective and gentle."

6 / 10

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sun...
December 1, 2009

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "Drink the full glass of water. Then this action is more natural than many others I have tried. Find the right amount for you and then it doesn't cause painful stomach or flatulence."

9 / 10

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aly...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 19, 2014

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "Excellent medicine with little or no side effects. I use it and highly recommend it."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
April 9, 2013

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "Works great when you take 3-4 and follow it with a hot cup of coffee!"

10 / 10

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gee...
November 14, 2015

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "I am a 52-year-old woman. I was bloating a lot from not pooping. All's good now."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
July 5, 2024

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "A bit TOO effective in my case with a 2-pill dose: led to what a kindly soul called an 'oil slick.'"

9 / 10

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Sad...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 22, 2017

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "I will never take this product again. Yes, it does relieve the constipation, but the bad side effects are not worth it. I was sick for 5 days. Read the label and expect the worst."

2 / 10

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Jua...
March 22, 2017

For Constipation, Acute "I was not able to have any bowel movement, but this pill was a miracle!"

10 / 10

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Zaa...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 25, 2022

Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute "I was not happy after I used this product. I had so much discomfort, I had to go on a high-fiber diet to get relief."

2 / 10

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