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Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Fleet Enema, Fleet Phospho Soda, Disposable Enema, OsmoPrep, Fleet Enema EXTRA, Fleet EZ-Prep Pedia-Lax Enema

Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 121 reviews on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 12% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate

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  • Anonymous
  • March 29, 2010

For Bowel Preparation "I also couldn't keep the liquid down, so I used the pill. After 45 minutes, the medicine kicked in with no cramps or bloating. I did mine at 1 PM and 7 PM. I turned in to bed at 11 PM and only had to get up once. Slept great and had my test at 10 AM the next day."

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  • Ano...
  • December 30, 2019

For Constipation "I have been having constipation for the last month or so, pooping once to twice a week. The stool would be very hard and caused much rectal pain and bleeding after. Recently, I had a stool that was just too big and too hard to push out because it was way too hard and very, very painful. It had already been almost 5 days since my last BM, so I tried suppositories. After, I spent an hour or so crying, trying to poop after trying suppositories. They didn't work, so I turned to this enema. Although it did hurt a bit, the stool came out very easily after I pushed really hard. Didn't cause diarrhea, cramping, or anything after. Worked fast and easily. I'd recommend this for sure."

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  • Des...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 10, 2018

For Constipation "I was constipated for nearly two weeks after using Zofran for nausea. I tried Microlax enemas, glycerin suppositories, stool softeners, exercise, cranberry juice, and water, and adding fiber every day, but nothing worked at all. This morning, my Fleet Enema arrived, and I inserted it, and within two minutes, I had a massive bowel movement followed by a smaller one! It did give me excruciating pain in my stomach, but once it was out, that all went away, and I feel so good now! All my sickness and sore tummy have gone! 100% the best thing I’ve ever used and would use again if I absolutely needed."

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  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • July 14, 2019

For Constipation "I have frequent bouts of constipation following surgery that impaired my rectal muscles. While physical therapy provided some improvement, the constipation has, on occasion, resulted in fecal impaction. While I find soap suds enemas to be most effective, I cannot say enough good things about Fleet Saline Enemas. They produce results quickly (usually 3 - 5 minutes) and are easy to administer. They are especially convenient to take on vacation or when traveling on business trips."

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  • Mai...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 10, 2018

For Constipation "I am dealing with pregnancy constipation, and spent 2 hours on the toilet in agony (it was worse than labor). Unable to get anything out, I ran to Walmart to get an enema. Within 5 minutes, I was finally able to clear myself out and get relief - I cried because I was so happy. Happy enough that I’m leaving a review about a poop product :)"

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  • Din...
  • July 23, 2019

For Constipation "This product was wonderful. I was severely constipated for days. I had a hard stool which was stuck in the rectum. I took Dulcolax, Miralax, milk of magnesia, etc. Nothing worked, every time I tried to go, I was just straining. I was severely bloated and began to develop hemorrhoids. A friend recommended Fleet, and as a last resort, I used this product. In just 5 minutes, I began to poop everything out. Instant relief!! I definitely recommend this product!!!"

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 11, 2020

For Constipation "First pregnancy and 14 days after labor, I was struggling with constipation. I had only had small bowel movements the first week post-labor, and the second week none at all for 5 days. I could actually feel the hard stool in my rectum, and I had just pushed a 7 lb 8 oz baby out of my vagina but couldn’t handle this. The pain was ridiculous. I took stool softeners, drank smooth move tea, and finally resorted to allowing my husband to administer a Fleet Enema. Wish I had done this from the very start. He began administering at 8:11 AM, and now at 8:30, I feel normal again! (Although it only took 7 min to really work.)"

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  • Anonymous
  • August 19, 2019

For Constipation "I’ve been backed up for about 3 weeks. Nothing helps. I finally decided to pop a Fleet Enema down there and... relief, relief, relief! Definitely recommended :) just don’t use if you plan on going somewhere."

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  • Dra...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 5, 2019

For Constipation "I had been backed up for 5 days after going on a trip, tried the laxatives, but it was just making me strain myself. I was so afraid of using this Fleet application, but after reading the reviews, I knew I needed immediate relief without it being so painful. I kid you not, I didn’t even get halfway through the bottle, and I already felt like I needed to go. And I was right, literally everything was cleared out of my system in less than 10 minutes. I won’t lie, it was slightly painful, but it was over so quickly it wasn’t worth focusing on. I can’t believe how much relief this has with it. Definitely will use it again if the time ever comes, which I really, really hope it doesn’t. Some say you may feel cramping after, but I haven’t experienced anything besides relief (ok maybe a little soreness, but yanno). Highly recommend, it saved me so much pain and time lol."

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  • Tin...
  • May 26, 2020

For Constipation "I never thought I’d use an enema, but now I always keep a spare, just in case. What a relief! The last time it took the enema longer to work (for full relief), and I thought I might have to use a second bottle, but I found that applying a hot washcloth to my anus (and that area) almost instantly caused me to expel the hard stool that was causing the issue. Thanks to whomever recommended that - I thought it was silly at first - so much straining and chemicals didn’t do the job, but a hot compress would? Not sure if it would have worked on its own, but would recommend trying it."

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  • Anonymous
  • June 26, 2017

For Constipation "I'm 18, and I have had chronic constipation for as long as I can remember. I haven't been able to go to the bathroom in about a week, but I still had the urge to go, but nothing was going, so I knew I had stool that was clogged up. Within these 4 days, I had taken Miralax and Dulcolax and eaten lots of fiber, but nothing was helping. I was in excruciating pain and was considering going to the ER until I took this enema. It is very easy to use and not too uncomfortable and super affordable. It worked within minutes and cleaned out my whole colon! While I'm a little sore and shaky, it is much more bearable than the constipation cramping and bloating!"

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  • November 20, 2011

For Constipation "I used to use warm, soapy water, as this is what I received as a child and continued as an adult. Now I use a Fleet Enema, and it works just as well with less bother. This is also great when traveling. No bag to hang and nozzle and hose to wash."

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  • Pre...
  • March 10, 2019

For Constipation "I had Zofran constipation. I was taking the Zofran for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (super, super bad morning sickness). When you are in this hideous place of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, you can't take anything orally even with Zofran. Intestine not moving whatsoever. Saline Fleet enema was the lifesaver. Kept in for 2 minutes, and then boom! Another bowel movement after some cramping in 15-20 minutes and cleared it all. Easy to use and no mess."

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  • Bos...
  • January 8, 2018

For Constipation "I've been taking strong pain medication for a long time. I've tried stool softeners, laxatives, powder, fiber, I mean everything you could think of. At one point, I hadn't had a bowel movement in more than a week. So around once a week, I do an enema. It is the only thing that helps. I've spent upwards of 5 hours on the toilet and had to literally pull poop from my butt (I wore gloves). The pain was ferocious. But the enema gets stuff going, and I couldn't live without it."

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  • Kat...
  • March 19, 2020

For Constipation "I used a Fleet enema for the first time today. I felt the urge after a few minutes, I tried to go, and nothing happened. I waited an hour, and still nothing happened. Out of desperation, I took 2 gentle laxatives, and now I have diarrhea. I guess my point is the enema didn’t work as quickly as I hoped."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 2, 2016

For Constipation "I had surgery and was told beforehand that I would experience constipation for 2-3 days afterwards. Five days later and I had gotten no relief. I had tried oral laxatives, prune juice, I drank plenty of water and ate tons of fruit. It eventually got unbearable, and I had the most horrible cramps. I tried the Fleet Saline Enema for the first time and got immediate relief. I was initially thrilled with the results, however, throughout the day and night, I experienced some stomach spasms and diarrhea. They weren't terrible and were definitely not as bad as the constipation cramps and bloating. Just be aware it is a possibility before taking it. All in all, I am very pleased with the Fleet Saline Enema."

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  • Tha...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 24, 2018

For Constipation "This is the BEST! I had such a painful stomach and was unable to go to the bathroom. Within 5 minutes of using Fleet, I went and felt so much better! I still feel like I might have to go more, but it seemed I'll keep all of the hard bowel movements passed. I would recommend this product!"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 2, 2017

For Constipation "After stomach surgery, stool softener, and 5 days of not going, I called the doctor, and he put me on a powdered laxative that I took for 3 days, and still didn't go. 8 days later, I found myself in more severe pain and pushing to go with no relief. It was so bad I was crying and couldn't get off the bowl for 4 hours. Finally, I got the Fleet Enema and was able to do it by myself (that was a relief). It was very easy and painless (I feared it would be painful). Within 1 minute of finishing the solution, I felt I had to go. First, it came out watery, and then it broke my plug (that hurt a little as it was hard, nothing was as bad as the constipation pain). I went for about 10 minutes. I was sweating like crazy, and after I was very shaky for an hour. It was amazing and helpful."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 28, 2016

For Constipation "I have been trying everything for the last 9 days to produce a bowel movement. Everything from propylene glycol powder to stool softener tablets to trying even the suppository stool softeners, and nothing was working. At the request of my doctor, I tried Fleet Enema. Well, it did not completely evacuate my bowels on the first try, which is all I've done so far, it did at least loosen the plug that was blocking me up. The relief was immediate, and I would recommend nothing short of Fleet Enema. I hope it works as well for you as it did for me."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 8, 2018

For Constipation "I was constipated for 2 days and had been unable to go. It was so bad to the point I started feeling lightheaded and nauseous on the toilet. Then I Googled an OTC constipation medication and this popped up. I was able to go less than five minutes after using the product. I was SOOO happy I called and told everyone about this poop product, lol :)"

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  • JIL...
  • November 28, 2010

For Constipation "Well, it didn't empty all my bowels, as one replier stated, but, after surgery and 9 days of no bowel motion, it was the only thing that broke up the "plug", and I'm thankful for that. Only used two of them in two days, broke up plugs both times, and now I'm waiting for the "rest of the story". I'll try and let you all know."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 3, 2020

For Constipation "My fissure was so excruciatingly painful, and passing stools made me cry and scream. Holding in the stool eased my immediate fissure pain, but the constipation was only getting worse day after day. After attempting to manually evacuate for 3 days, I got scared of serious impaction. After 1 minute of using this Fleet Enema product, the painful and hard stool finally pushed its way out forcefully. It was truly something else. I'm glad I bought the 4-pack in case this happens again further down the pregnancy. This enema truly works for hard compacted stools. I would recommend and purchase again if needed."

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  • Jim...
  • June 15, 2018

For Constipation "Due to an attack of vertigo, had very little appetite for several days. Normally, I go every morning, but it was 4 days and no movement. Used stool softener to no avail. Got a Fleet Enema and it corrected the problem in less than 15 minutes! Great product and easy to use."

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  • Jay...
  • August 29, 2016

For Constipation "I was having constipation issues and hard stools that wouldn't come out due to medicine I was on for a bladder infection. So I went and got a Fleet enema and took it. Within a second of taking it, I was able to go, but it hurt because the plug wasn't closed and the stool had to break free of that. Once it did, everything came out. It left me sweating a lot and minor cramps in my stomach while using the bathroom, but after like 5 to 10 minutes, cramping stopped and I felt better. Fleet is good, but if your poop is so hard, it hurts when it does finally come out."

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  • Anonymous
  • October 28, 2010

For Constipation "Very strong but gentle. Box says wait 30 min to 6 hours. Found from personal experience that you don't take this unless you plan on staying home. It always took 2 hours to work for me, so once I took it and then ran some errands, expecting to be home in 45 minutes-plenty of time, of course (since it was the only time I ever took it and left home), it started working in 30 minutes as the box said. Once you feel a 'gurgling' feeling in your intestines, you better get to a bathroom. Fortunately, I was close to home but barely made it home since my insides had turned to water. Once it starts working, I have a few watery movements over 2 hours, then all is well. No cramping, tastes better if diluted with lots of cold water. Drink it as fast as you can."

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