Lactulose for Constipation, Acute User Reviews (Page 2)

• Eclair
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2021

"This worked well for me and relatively quickly too. I took my first dose at 2pm and by 10pm I was all cleared out and more comfortable than I had been for days, The process was comparatively painless though not without its frustrations; literally hours of sitting on a toilet while a very slow but unstoppable molten flow issued from me! Other than a bit of a crampy and gurgly tummy, I suffered no side effects either - before this, I had tried Laxido and Dulcosoft, both of which made me vomit within an hour of taking and gave me acute abdominal cramps. The taste of lactulose is much more palatable as well - it is very sweet, though could be diluted in juice or water if this bothers you."

• 3...
• August 27, 2017

"Lactulose does not work at all. I got it in the ER and was told to go home and continue taking it. I finished the whole big bottle days ago and still nothing. Before the lactulose I tried all the over the counter pills, psylium husk, fleet enemas, suppositories, magnesium citrate etc for 2 weeks. It's now approaching 3 weeks and still nothing. At least the mag citrate made me gassy and I felt belly rumblings like there was something trying to happen on but with lactulose no gas, bloating, nothing happening at all."

• Emilina
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2021

"After a week on codeine I hadn’t gone to the toilet properly, tried this before contacting my gp, took the max dose and within 2 hours it had worked and cleared me out, only downside is I can’t trust a fart!!! It said it would take up to 48hrs to work but didn’t expect it to work as quick, feel much better and less bloated"

• Nikki
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2020

"Take 45ml in one go, usually use this for one major blowout as opposed to the 15ml twice a day slow burner. Require constant toilet access for about 4 hours after. Toilet is pebble-dashed after, so being alone in the house while this is going on is best. Hate the consistency ."

• Atal...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 25, 2017

"I have been taking Duphalac for past 2 year and was while satisfied with its results. But sincere past 4 Months have been taking problem of Excessive Water Retention & Bloating in Abdomen. Water Retention was such that my Stomach used to get swollen and hence had loss of appetite. Because of Inflated Abdomen used to feel chest pain along with dry Coughing. It was really a miserable feeling as had lost 5kgs weight because of not having proper meals. Finally had to stop Duphalac & within a 3-4 days time water Retention, Bloating etc had stopped. It's my advise to people facing similar problem to stop Duphalac Immediately & switch to some other Laxative after consulting the Doctor."

• Sadie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2023

"If you’re really chronic and you need to go like NOW, then take 45ML in one go. Make sure you are near a bathroom because it definitely is very on and off for a while. That’s the dose I take when I realize it’s been a while since I went. At that dose it works within 2 hours for me. Effects last about 2 hours also. Is it pretty or pleasant? No, but it’s effective and you feel so much better: it’s also inexpensive which is great."

• Lolli...
• November 3, 2020

"My constipation I can manage with my diet when I’m at home and have a regular routine, but when my routine is out of synch on holiday then it becomes a real issue. when I come back from holiday I will take 50ML in one go. It tastes vile, goosebumps as it’s going down. Maybe the thought of what’s ahead makes it taste worse than it actually is. After that , in about maybe 2 hours I’ll have a movement. After that, I usually have chronic and very smelly gas. As a result I never do this when there’s anyone in the house. Literally I do this at 9am when my husband is gone to work. When he gets back by 6 the gas has usually subsided and I can close all the windows again!! Between gas there are trips to the bathroom, which become less and less solid until finally it’s just all brown water. My advice is, this is excellent for a one off where you have a day where you don’t need to be at work or anywhere else to be."

• Indigo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2021

"I had been in hospitals and I was able to go, but never much. Imaging showed a moderate amount of stool in me. The doctor ordered lactulose. The nurse said it would just make it easier for me to go. It was in a cup that looked like an oversized coffee creamer. I took it. Right before I went to OT. Less than an hour after and I started cramping. Before I could finish saying I needed to get to a bathroom, I was going. They took me to my room and I got on the bedside commode. I wasn’t able to get off of it for 1.5 hours. I always thought magnesium citrate was awful stuff. This was way more harsh for me. It was effective, but I was not expecting that much of an effect or for it to hit so soon. I would be afraid to take it again."

• Hellie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2022

"I suffer from constipation a lot. I generally need help once a week from a laxative. I take this when I have no other choice, because it tastes so bad. It’s so thick and just disgusting. On the plus side; the stuff works. I get very very bloated afterwards, look about 6 months pregnant for 12 hours after. The gas is pretty chronic. The smell is also not great. I take huge doses in one go (50ML plus) cos it just doesn’t work other than that sadly. I fully recommend it, however have no callers that day to your home as toilet trips will be frequent and audible."

• Nikie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 22, 2021

"FLATULENCE! So chronic you’d almost be proud of it. Don’t have visitors over or even use this on a day when you have an empty house. I use it when I maybe drift away from my usual diet and need help, so maybe once/twice a month I take 60ml in one go. Your poo basically ends up as liquid by the end of the experience. I used to use it everyday for a while, but found I was both bloated and flatulent."

• Volpi
• November 12, 2015

"Lactulose promotes a soft bowel movement without cramping, nausea or valsalvo effects."

• just...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2015

"Helps you a whole lot! Except you could get sore on the underside and stay extremely close to the toilet."

• Tammy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2019

"I had much antibiotics resulting in Constipation . I took this lactulose liquid for 3 days and the stools became soft. Very effective, works well!"

• Kimst...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2023

"After 30ml (2 doses) I had horrible bloating, gas, pain, nausea and an unwell feeling. Had to discontinue use."

• Rr123
• December 10, 2017

"Bottle is almost impossible to open. Who knows if it's effective or not. I suggest get pharmacist to open it for you before you leave the store"

• Lorelei
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2024

Constulose (lactulose) "I just started and I am finally, after three years, I am getting some relief! I have a lot of gas coming out, and it is such a relief for me!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2022

"15ml before going to bed works perfectly for me. No more straining that often caused a nose bleed. A trouble free bowel movement in the morning."

• Mo Ra
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2022

"terrible abdominal cramps for hours, diarrhea as well"