Docusate for Constipation User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Colace, Dulcolax Stool Softener, DOK, Docu, Surfak, DSS, Doc-Q-Lace, Docuprene, Enemeez Mini, Dioeze, Phillips Stool Softener, Promolaxin, Dialose, DC-240, DOS, Aqualax, Dioctocal, Dioctosoftez, Dioctyn, Dionex, Docu Soft, Docucal, Docusoft S, Calcium Stool Softener, Calube, D-S Caps, Ex-Lax Stool Softener, Genasoft, Sur-Q-Lax, Doss-Relief, Silace, Fleet Sof-Lax Stool Softener, Colace Micro-Enema, Correctol Softgel Extra Gentle, Doculase DocuSol Kao-Tin Pedia-Lax Stool Softener Pedia-Lax Liquid Stool Softener Docusil DocuSol Kids Diocto …show all brand names
Docusate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 40 reviews for the treatment of Constipation. 53% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 30% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Docusate
- Faith
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 22, 2020
"I was given this medication to prevent constipation after surgery even though I have IBS & was previously taking linzess (which was VERY unpleasant causing severe cramping before release, but that was my life with IBS)"
- user
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 12, 2024
"Wow! This stuff is a godsend. I had been backed up for 6 days. My last BM before this had been after 5 days of nothing and was probably the most painful thing I have ever experienced. So, fearing going through that again, I decided it was time to try a stool softener. I am so glad I did! Last night, I took one 100mg softgel. It didn’t do much, but things were definitely starting to move as I was finally able to at least pass gas. Come today, I took two more softgels (100mg) and a miracle happened! I have had 3 very satisfying BMs today. I will add, copious amounts of water/fluids will be your best friend here. I also had a glass of prune juice today, and began taking probiotics yesterday. There was no straining necessary at all with my poops, and they were mostly pain-free! Minimal side effects, aside from some gas and mild cramping. Which totally could just be the prune juice, not sure. Either way, this stuff is a lifesaver!"
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- kimiez
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 28, 2024
"I get constipation and hard stools from my period almost every single cycle, but this stuff always works super quick. I eat plenty of fiber as is, so more fiber doesn't help, and glycerin suppositories are just uncomfortable, especially when wearing a tampon...!! Docusate always works within 10-15 minutes for me. I always drink it with some milk because I have lactose intolerance; it always clears me right up."
- Ken
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 29, 2024
"I take five Docusate Sodium 50mg pills every morning at breakfast time, and usually by late afternoon, I have a good, easy-to-pass bowel movement, which is much better than bordering on constipation, which I want to avoid. It works for me."
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- Anonymous
- May 20, 2010
Colace (docusate) "Helps stop the pain of feeling constipated, and my stool isn't runny."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 30, 2018
Colace (docusate) "Works well every day...no side effects...so far great!"
- Joker
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 15, 2018
Colace (docusate) "this the worse product I've been told to use. It hasn't helped with bowel movements at all and it was not cheap either. I wouldn't recommend to any one...."
- RayZen
- October 6, 2016
Dulcolax Stool Softener (docusate) "Still hard after a few consecutive daily doses"
- Pat
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 16, 2022
Colace (docusate) "I took 2 copace 2 in 1 pills last night. No taste really. I had no side effects. Got up and had my morning coffee. Shortly thereafter it worked. Well worth the cost."
- RuthS
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 19, 2022
Colace (docusate) "I was constipated after surgery. Great experience. No side effects no nausea. Would totally recommend"
- Bill
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 14, 2021
Colace (docusate) "Did not work...don't waste your money because there are many others available that are much better"
- Laurel
- August 21, 2019
"For some reason, I've been having a problem with constipation for the last few months. The Dr gave me this docusate and have a bellyache, but no results."
- Mic
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 10, 2018
"Works but I have to take at least 4 per day."
- Jenna
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 12, 2022
Colace (docusate) "Seems to make my feet swell and itch. Does not help very much unless I add Senokot. I am avoiding it for a week or more bc I’m worried about the feet swelling."
- Docus...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 10, 2022
"Docusate capsules stick in my throat, disintegrate and cause a terrible burning sensation. Is there some thing else I can use?"
- Lynn
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 13, 2019
"I was recently prescribed this medication to aid in not being constipated. But it's beyond nasty and makes me feel sick and I'm not just unable to vomit but I cannot get the taste out of my mouth."
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Colace (docusate) "I've had Crohn's disease practically my entire life. My doctors and I are totally stumped why I have had severe constipation for the last 2 months. I didn't change any of my medications or my eating habits. I have taken Colace 3 times a day, and my stool was still hard stool. With a surprise at the end. A little soft piece at the end that never came out. I guess that was the only piece of Colace that worked. Now, I'm back on it again. With the same constipation, bloating, painful cramping and my ilium is getting worse every day. The Colace does not work for me."