Lactulose and Upset Stomach: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• May 5, 2016

For Constipation, Acute "So I've been constipated for about 4 days, and I've tried everything. I went from eating more fiber to trying to force it out. I told my parents, my mom, who was clueless on what to do, told my dad, and he gave me lactulose. It took about 4 hours to kick in, and it did not hurt at all to poop, and it was just so amazing getting it all out. My stomach did feel uncomfortable before I pooped, but it really does go away. I stayed near the bathroom for about an hour, but I guess it depends."

• Lil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 2, 2020

For Constipation, Acute "Try different ways of taking this medicine, lactulose. For me, taking it the way the label said just didn’t do anything. It caused major and very embarrassing gas. Honestly, don’t leave the house the day you begin this dosing. What I found was it hindered my sleep because of the gas, a lot of tummy rumbling, luckily, I was sleeping alone that night. Don’t underestimate the frequency of the gas either, constant. I think try out different ways. I take 1 entire capful, and that usually does the trick. Just don’t make any plans for that day."

• Bos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2023

For Constipation, Chronic "After trying several other medications that didn’t work, my doctor prescribed Lactulose at 30 ml twice a day. I decided to take 15 ml to be safe. Well, I did have a bowel movement, but with the worst stomach cramps and bloating. The cramps are unbearable. I only took this medication once, and it’s horrible. I personally will never take it again."