Senna for Constipation User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2020

Senokot (senna) "I tried Senokot for the first time (2 tablets), without knowing what the possible side effects were. I started experiencing some serious stomach pains, nausea and, dizziness, about 8 hours after taking it. I thought something was seriously wrong with me but, after finally going to the bathroom, the pain went away completely about an hour later. Although the side effects were really awful for me, it did work."

• tbano
• April 11, 2021

Senokot (senna) "I’m going to be as honest as possible here, yesterday I was extremely constipated and I couldn’t go to the washroom for the past few days, my brother has IBS and recommend senokot to me, he loves it. I took it at bedtime as recommended, took 2, and this morning I am suffering from extreme abdominal cramping, I’m nauseous and I have chills. I didn’t even get it all out! I literally feels like I have the flu after taking this, I cannot even get through my day. It worked for my brother, he likes it, but I will never take this again, I’ll stick to durolax or metamucil for now."

• Hoorah
• August 27, 2019

Senokot (senna) "I took this medication for my first ever episode of prolonged constipation in my life, around 4 days. I am not a regular user of any drug like this, or in fact any medication. It was the only medication of this sort in our cabinet so I thought why not. I took one tablet at around 2145 and by 0945 the next day I was able to open my bowels successfully. I did experience some mild cramping and gas at first but it seems to have done its job. I would suggest, purely on the basis of my own experience, that you start with a low dosage and work upwards! In addition, drink plenty of water and eat lots of fibre! Don’t let the medication do all the work, give it some help by being hydrated and eating plenty of fibre."

• Kitty
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 28, 2020

Senokot (senna) "if you take Senokot make sure you DON'T have any plans the next day, about 12-24 hours after every time I take this I get major cramps which really sucks. I only use these if I haven't had a bowel motion for about a week because the cramps are just that bad. I'm currently hiding in the basement because there's guests over and it just kicked in after 19 h :(. it DOES relieve constipation though"

• Explo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2016

Senokot (senna) "Traveling abroad and had three days of constipation. Normally I'm a daily guy. Thought my system was holding onto something bad I ate so I decided it needed a little help expelling big bad toxins. Senokot did just that and more! I took one dose at 9pm. By 3am I was on the pot with explosive diarrhea. It's 630am and I'm back on the pot writing this warning for others to heed. I have to travel at 9am. I hope this ends soon as taking Imodium is not idea either. I probably should have drank prune juice instead."

• Holly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2019

"Took one senna tablet before going to bed. then had the worst stomach and bowel cramps I have ever experienced. The abdominal pain was absolutely unbearable to the point where I thought I’d have to call an ambulance out of fear something was seriously wrong. Sweating, severe nausea, headache, shaking. I did have a bowel movement eventually but the pain simply wasn’t worth it. Took about 18-20 hours to have an affect. 2 days later and I still don’t have any sort of appetite & have a stomach ache. Would 100% not use ever again or recommend to anyone else."

• Jessi...
• February 1, 2018

Ex-Lax (senna) "Hi I found ex-lax due to a friend. I sadly have to take these everyday or I don’t go I know they say don’t abuse them but I seriously have no choice I drink plenty of water and I’m fine my stomachache has gone away and I don’t feel like a three hundred pound cow now. Is this a bad thing that I take it daily?"

• MsHen...
• September 26, 2017

Senokot (senna) "After spending 2 hrs reading the reviews for Senokot.... I was deathly afraid to take them. I finally caved and I took 2 at 12:30 am. I felt nothing except a few minor rumbles the next afternoon. Finally about 6:30 pm I started getting cramps. Yes they hurt a little. But when you spend half your life constipated, a little pain is nothing if a good BM follows.... and it did. By 7pm I was in the bathroom. Took a few minutes but it worked well and felt about 5lbs lighter. Went once again about 15 minutes later. Loose stool. And that was it!! So, while for some this med obviously causes them great pain or just doesn't work at all - I was all for it. Chronic constipation is awful so it was worth it to me. Don't let the reviews scare you. "

• Jorel
• January 10, 2017

Senokot (senna) "Constipated since Christmas day 2016 now Jan 10th 2017. Went a little every couple of days nothing to write home about. Took one senokot last night at 9pm. 7:30am next morning had some rumblings a little cramp then went as normal. Felt a little nausea and a bit of tummy ache for 30 mins then ok. Thank goodess."

• Bbano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 27, 2020

"If you are constipated from pain med this medication will work well. Just ensure you take it with a stool softener or else you will cramp (if you have been unable to go to the bathroom for a very long time). I'm on pain meds and put simply, pain meds block certain signals in your digestive system and therefore inhibit your intestines from pushing stool through regularly. Senna makes your intestines start moving again. If you’re constipated from being dehydrated do not take this. It will give you cramps. Take something like magnesium citrate or another stool softener like docusate sodium. Know what is causing your constipation and treat it accordingly."

• Moose...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2018

Senokot (senna) "I've suffered from constipation for as long as I can remember. Only having a BM maybe once or twice a week, if I'm lucky. A family member suggested senokot. I take two every night before bed, and have a (very runny) BM when I wake up. I don't usually get cramping or any other side effect, but when I have to go...I HAVE to go ;) I did read where some suggest that taking this long term can make ones bowels sluggish, and may stain the GI tract. Well, they were pretty darn sluggish before senokot, and I don't care what color my colon is. So, I'm going to continue to use them."

• Dr Dre
• September 20, 2019

Senokot (senna) "I'm sure Senokot works for many but as the comments show it doesn't work for everyone. It personally does nothing for me but give me terrible stomach pains. If it doesn't work for you try Dulcolax which is very effective."

• Hwkb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2016

Senokot (senna) "Took two before bed after being advised to by my doctor, woke up feeling the same. After a few hours needed to go but nothing came out, went to work and felt my stomach churning and groaning. Got home had my dinner and now diorhea. But not explosive or terrible ! A tiny belly ache but nothing bad. At least everything's moving !"

• Court...
• August 7, 2016

Senokot (senna) "Well. I took 4 tablets as directed before I went to bed. After around 12 hours, the tablets allowed me to use the bathroom as soon I awoke in the afternoon. Insane diarrhea though, but I'm glad that it helped my constipation."

• Leeko
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2018

Senokot (senna) "While I was on vacation in malaysia, I took Senokot because I was constipated. 4 pills before I was going to bed were enough to make me sick for 3 entire days: cramps, severe migraine, dizzyness, vomiting 2 times, difficult breathing... PLEASE don't take this ever!!"

• chee
• August 10, 2020

Senokot (senna) "I had a bit of constipation and felt quite bloated so I took a senokot w. the softener. 1 tablet around 3. Had a fairly minor BM at 5 and a larger one at 930. No cramps, no nausea. Had a wee bit of gas and when I had to go it came somewhat suddenly, but nothing that left me frantic or uncomfortable. I’ll see how the rest of the night goes, but it seems to be doing it’s job. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2022

Senokot (senna) "Do NOT buy. I took two tablets at around 8pm on Sunday night. The following morning felt fine and had a BM that afternoon. However, that night I developed severe pain in my stomach. I began dry-retching and had the chills. I also lost my appetite. It is currently Wednesday and I have been bed-ridden since Monday night. I still have stomach pain (however it is definitely not has bad as Mon/Tue) and have no appetite. Do not under any circumstances buy this product, I’m sure there are other products out there that don’t absolutely destroy you. How they can have this product on the shelves with these kinds of side-effects is beyond me."

• rizzzo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2012

"This worked perfectly fine the first time; I went so much! The only complaint is cramps and bloating and just be aware that when it hits you. You gotta go. So don't be in class or a meeting, but i guess that's a given when taking laxatives. Overall good product that gets the job done."

• Ryan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2019

Senokot (senna) "I have had 2 back surgeries and take pain meds that have constipated me over the years. I have been so constipated I've had partial blockages. I've tried everything from laxatives to enemas, citromag and milk of magnesia and everything in between, I can honestly say senokot has by far worked the best for me. Yes I have cramped and felt nauseous but only when I have been extremely impacted and haven't had movement for 2 weeks or more. But right as you release all the nauseous feeling and cramping is gone and it doesn't come back and that's only been for 10 mins until my stomach brewed enough for a movement. But now I've learnt if I haven't released in a week to just take 2 and I don't have cramping or feel nauseous...its a much more pleasant experience."

• Anony...
• January 18, 2017

Senokot (senna) "Oh holy god, I have very mixed feelings about this senokot, it is effective at getting things moving, took it four days in a row and on the fourth day, I now have the most horrific stomach cramps ever, the worst I've ever had by far and I keep having to go over and over again, I've already gone three times today and as I write this, I feel the urgency again, I will not be taking these again that's for sure, they do work but these cramps (which I see others have reported too) are really really not worth the bother."

• littl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2016

Senokot (senna) "Took two one day then 2 more 36 hours later. Did not help much with my constipation. Also very bad leg cramp during the night. Also cramp in my left arm which went down to my fingertips. I have not experienced such painful cramp before so will not take these tablets again."

• Feeli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2018

Senokot (senna) "This worked really well for me. I was completely constipated for two weeks, and had tried Milk of Magnesia and Dulcolax with no effect at all. My Dr. recommended Senokot, and I took 1 of the Extra Strength at bedtime. It took 12 hours for me, but then everything got moving with ease again. I didn’t have cramps, pain, or diarrhea. I would definitely use this again."

• Aaarr...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 21, 2019

Senokot (senna) "I’ve used the pills from time to time when I feel a little bloated or bunged up. Take them at least 8 hours before you want to get up for work (you’d be crazy to take any laxative before the start of a full on work shift)"

• Sarah...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2015

Senokot (senna) "I had a bit of constipation and it was getting uncomfortable so I decided to take 2 senekot. I probably should not have taken 2 as the next day I couldn't keep off the toilet and by the second day I had to take imodium which is the opposite because I kept having diarrhoea and it seems to be making feel really light headed. I drank lots of water. It definitely relieves constipation but way too much!! So if you are severely constipated it's worth a go."

• A_S
• March 22, 2012

Senokot (senna) "For the second time in few months I'm getting hives an hour or so after taking this medication. First time around they were really bad. Second time as soon as I got the itching and few hives I took an antihistamine that helped with the hives."