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Fleet Enema for Constipation User Reviews (Page 4)

Fleet Enema has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 86 reviews for the treatment of Constipation. 83% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 7% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Fleet Enema

  • Caro
  • December 10, 2021

"I ended up 4 days ago in A&E as I was in ridiculous pain from a bowel obstruction. 4 days of 8 bags of macrogol didn’t touch it. I could not pass gas and was in terrible pain. I was eventually given a Cleen (Fleet enema). It only partially worked, although I couldn’t not leave the bathroom for 5h. When eventually released from hospital, I was told to keep on 1 bag of macrogol a day until it all regulated. I must say, 4 days later, I am still in a great deal of pain, still can not pass hard stool (if any), and still feel extremely sore and feverish. I think this may work for mild impactions, not for severe ones."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 20, 2021

"When I get constipated, which is all the time, I have a Fleet Enema, I recommend this Enema 100%, yes honestly, 100%, if anyone is embarrassed, don't be, this is better than any tablets, you have my word."

10 / 10
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  • Karen
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 14, 2023

"I was prescribed the fleet enema by an ED doctor as I had no bowel movement for 2 weeks, was vomiting after eating, and had a very distended stomach. I used the enema and waited 5 minutes then had a bowel movement followed by a massive pain in my stomach, however, it was like a snaky type of bowel movement not diarrhea or like water. I still feel compacted at the top of my stomach, how do I know if it worked?"

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 7, 2023

"One things for sure, is that this product does what it’s supposed to. I’ve been constipated for almost 2 weeks due to medication. Yesterday I had an EXTREMELY painful bowel movement that had me literally crying & left me with a super painful hemorrhoid. Today I decided I couldn’t go through that again, so I tried Fleet for the first time. Getting the nozzle in was weird but so much easier once I relaxed and beared down. I was able to use 2/3 of rhe solution & waited maybe 1 minute before I felt the extreme urge to go. My experience was painful, not necessarily a strain but more like a burning sensation. I feel so much relief after going. I was SO scared to try, but it’s worth it."

10 / 10
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  • Queen...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 13, 2024

"When I tell you Fleet Enema works magic!!!!! I tried stool softeners, even had the flour and water haha. I feel so complete, I was feeling TERRIBLE. It only took 4 minutes to work and I was constipated bad."

10 / 10
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  • Anony...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 17, 2024

"I rarely leave reviews but feel compelled to after finally getting relief from constipation. I’ve been constipated since a medical procedure I had about a week ago. I tried Colace, Smooth Move tea, and a full dose of Miralax today. I had cramping and a small, hard BM but was still very bloated, uncomfortable, and constipated. I decided to give the Fleet Enema a try before contacting my doctor. It worked within about a minute. I had an explosive BM, followed by some smaller, soft BMs over the next 30 minutes. I’m feeling a lot better and am so glad I tried this."

9 / 10
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  • Honey...
  • December 24, 2021

"I have a history of positive HLA-B27, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Marfan Syndrome and IBS. I regularly have OIC and have used enemas multiple times in the past but generally try to use other means first, this time, I shouldn't have waited. After days of taking multiple laxatives and continuing to not go, I finally broke down and used the enema. Inserted, administered half the bottle, assumed the position and waited 5 minutes like normal. Felt the urge to go so I sat down and immediately expended the water, poo'd a few small turds and that was it. Its now been 7 hours and I continue to cramp, get dizzy, sweat profusely, have heart palpitations and then I go a tiny bit. This has by far been the worst enema experience of my life. Word of advice, when in doubt, douche it out."

7 / 10
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  • Relie...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 1, 2024

"I was impacted horribly bad. It was in misery. I tried stool softeners, ex-lax, and water. I hadn't had a BM in five days. I felt the need to push and I pushed until I couldn't push no more. I had a rock hanging from my bottom but wouldn't come all the way out. I was in total discomfort and misery. Every time I sat down I would scream in agony. I read about the Fleet Enema online and went to the pharmacy and purchased two. It was hard to administer since my stool was so close to the rectum but I managed to make it work. After administering the Enema, I immediately felt the urge to push. In a very painful push, I released the impaction."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 29, 2022

"Only about 1/3 of liquid in...burning lasted about 30 minutes... rectal prolapse immediately... Stopped and never got to the 2nd bottles...went to doctor and ended up in emergency room...never again!!! Possibly surgery next."

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  • Bowel...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 16, 2013

"I was having HORRIBLE cramps from being so constipated and knew instantly to go buy a Fleet. Cleared everything right up! No more cramps either!"

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 9, 2010

"It gives you immediate relief! YAY!"

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 18, 2010

"Very good, after about 5 minutes and I went to the toilet, I cleared all my bowels"

10 / 10
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  • edber
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 16, 2018

"I was unable poop for at least for a week trying just about everything - stool softner, exlax and fleet. It was fleet gave me the relief that I needed"

8 / 10
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  • sabkraz
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 5, 2014

"I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome-C and was constipated since August with minimal Evacuation. Fleet Is my godsend."

10 / 10
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  • doo...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 25, 2014

"Used Fleet 5 minutes later all came out."

10 / 10
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  • Krit
  • March 3, 2019

"Fleet enema is Amazing! Helped me very much. Highly recommend."

10 / 10
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  • Const...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 9, 2021

"I have used fleet enemas for decades, they are a life saver for me"

10 / 10
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  • sanni
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 13, 2015

"Love it! Work's immediately."

10 / 10
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  • 4...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 15, 2015

"This helps (fleet rectal enema) after 10 to 20 minutes."

6 / 10
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  • Toilet...
  • August 14, 2022

"Man this stuff work. About 3-5 minutes later that poop is coming out"

9 / 10
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