Docusate/senna for Constipation, Acute User Reviews

Brand names: Senokot S, Senexon-S, Senna S, Senna Plus, Doculax, Senna-Time S, Peri-Colace, Sennalax-S, Colace 2-in-1, Docuzen, 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 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 17 reviews for the treatment of Constipation, Acute. 82% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 12% reported a negative experience.

Docusate/senna rating summary

8.4 average rating out of 10

17 ratings from 18 user reviews.

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Reviews for Docusate/senna

AUN...
January 4, 2012

Senokot S (docusate/senna) "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

Senokot S (docusate/senna) "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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Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
August 1, 2012

Senokot S (docusate/senna) "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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Me2...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 7, 2017

Senokot S (docusate/senna) "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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net...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 24, 2013

"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

"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

"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."

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

"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 10pm and woke up at 3am 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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Anonymous
March 30, 2011

Senna S (docusate/senna) "It took over 12 hours to produce the desired effect, but it was effective and gentle."

6 / 10

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Alk...
November 29, 2019

Senokot S (docusate/senna) "Senokot S is the best medicine for constipation. Give it time, it always will work."

10 / 10

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sun...
December 1, 2009

Senna Plus (docusate/senna) "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

Senna Plus (docusate/senna) "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

Peri-Colace (docusate/senna) "Works great when you take 3-4 and follow it with a hot cup of coffee!"

10 / 10

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

Doculax (docusate/senna) "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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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
July 5, 2024

Senna S (docusate/senna) "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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November 14, 2015

Doc-Q-Lax (docusate/senna) "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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Jua...
March 22, 2017

"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

Doculax (docusate/senna) "I was not happy after I used this product .... I had so much discomfort, I had to go on a high fibre diet to get relieve ."

2 / 10

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