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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Dulcolax Oral.

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Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
9/23/2008 10:41:05 PM

Reviewer: 19-24 Female (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
Oh my goodness, do not take this drug. Took two at night because I hadn't gone in 5 days and was getting bloated and feeling icky...woke up at 5am sure I was going to vomit. Couldn't leave the bathroom for two hours; the cramping was awful and I was sweating so much I had to put my wrist under running sink water while on the toilet. Felt ill for the rest of the day. STAY AWAY FROM DULCOLAX.

Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
3/31/2008 3:13:42 PM

Reviewer: 19-24 Female

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
I would definitely suggest only taking one. I took 2 in the afternoon once and fortunately didn't have side-effects until I was going to bed, so I basically slept through it. Even taking 2, though, I didn't have a movement until 20 hours after taking the medicine. Needless to say, do not take 3, the discomfort is agonizing.

Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
12/7/2007 2:12:36 PM

Reviewer: Felicia, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
I agree with everyone else. This medication is extreme. Ive been sick all day and I took the pills at about 7pm. Was still sick at 11am the next day. couldnt leave house as urgency to go the bathroom was so strong plus i was up all night. it wakes you up out of your sleep something awful. i threw the rest of them out because just looking at the box makes me want to hurl.

Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
11/6/2007 3:17:33 PM

Reviewer: 25-34 Female (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
This product is effective. Take only one at a time (i took two once and was crying in pain). You should also plan to take it only when you can afford to have some quality bathroom time. You may need a few trips to the bathroom as it works through your system. Don't take it the day that you have something really imortant to do. I took it at 9 p.m. and it worked its way through at about 10 a.m. ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
11/1/2007 5:11:49 PM

Reviewer: RAA, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 2

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
I took 2 and about 7 hours later felt excrutiating pain in my stomach. I thought it was time to go, but I was unable to do anything. I began to feel nausea and drank water. Next thing I was throwing up & became sick. I was up most of the night going to the bathroom. I will never take this product. I gave them to my mom and she pretty much went through the same thing and thought she was g ... Show Full Comment

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