I was told that i was chronically constipated by an internist an that i would always have to take a laxative to help this condition. But after being prescribed docusate sodium to avoid straining after a hysterectomy, I have found my long term answer. No diarrhea, cramping or negative side effects at all. It just works!
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After loose stool for two weeks, with no cramping or pain,My MD said that I was constipated,and prescribed ducosate.After one week he doubled the dose and said I could take an over the counter laxative which caused diarrhea. I stopped that but now,after five weeks my symptoms are exactly what they were originally.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
10/22/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/3/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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Was taking 200mg mornings & 200mg at night(Capsules). Caused lower GI track irritation, burning feeling around anus after going to the bathroom. Felt like I eat hot peppers.
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bebe | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/11/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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didn't work at all
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Anonymous | 75 or over | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/12/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 2.7
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June | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/31/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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Why does it say not to use it for bowel cleansing procedure?
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Kevo | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/20/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.3
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The recommended dosage for docusate sodium is 100-200mg per day. 1)How is it metabolized? 2)Is there liver involvment and if so is the liver effected by an overdose? Thanks for any help. Kevin...Ottawa
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lizjean | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/12/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I have had a good experance with this meduacation.Sometimes it would hurt me when I was using the bathroom.But besides that it worked very good.
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penny | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/5/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have very hard stool and find it hard to complete a bowel movement. With this drug, it is soft and easy to go poo.
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SHLEE82 | 25-34 | Female | Patient
8/5/2008
Condition: Other
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I Was Given this after the birth of my son. Via C-Section I didn't really see much of a difference once i took the medication. I had to continue taking it once i was released from the hospital for about a week. Took over a week to become effective.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/13/2008
Condition: Other
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It says to take it twice a day with lots of water, but I do this and I dont "go" at all still. oh Im also preg. 7 monts now, i feel this is useless.
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Anonymous | Female |
4/3/2008
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Overall rating 4.0
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[email protected] | 0-2 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
11/1/2007
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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BABY IN A LOT OF PAIN WHEN POOPING. WAS TOLD TO GIVE ONCE A DAY TO CHILD AFTER MEAL.
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