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Dulcolax

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3  Side Effects
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Dulcolax, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 84.6% 11.5% 3.8%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 84.6% 15.4% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 96.2% 0% 3.8%
Breathing 0% 0% 92.3% 3.8% 3.8%
Confidence 0% 3.8% 84.6% 3.8% 7.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 92.3% 7.7% 0%
Digestion 3.8% 7.7% 61.5% 23.1% 3.8%
Emotional Well-being 0% 3.8% 84.6% 11.5% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 84.6% 11.5% 3.8%
Eyesight 0% 3.8% 92.3% 0% 3.8%
Memory 0% 3.8% 88.5% 3.8% 3.8%
Mental Clarity 0% 3.8% 88.5% 7.7% 0%
Pain 0% 7.7% 69.2% 11.5% 11.5%
Patience 0% 3.8% 84.6% 7.7% 3.8%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 92.3% 3.8% 3.8%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 92.3% 3.8% 3.8%
Sleep 0% 3.8% 80.8% 7.7% 7.7%
Stress Level 0% 3.8% 84.6% 0% 11.5%
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Commonly Reported Dulcolax Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 72.7% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 0%
Allergic Reaction 95.7% 4.3% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 84.6% 0% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
Belching / Burping 82.4% 11.8% 5.9% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 92.3% 0% 0% 0% 7.7%
Breathing Difficulties 84.6% 15.4% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Confusion 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 81.8% 0% 18.2% 0% 0%
Depression 92.3% 0% 0% 0% 7.7%
Diarrhea 70.8% 4.2% 4.2% 16.7% 4.2%
Dizziness 79.2% 4.2% 4.2% 12.5% 0%
Drowsiness 69.2% 7.7% 7.7% 15.4% 0%
Earache 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 75% 4.2% 12.5% 8.3% 0%
Fever 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Gas 58.3% 8.3% 12.5% 12.5% 8.3%
Headache 75% 12.5% 0% 8.3% 4.2%
Insomnia 84.6% 0% 0% 0% 15.4%
Irregular Heartbeat 76.9% 23.1% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 92.3% 0% 0% 0% 7.7%
Muscle Cramping 76.9% 7.7% 0% 7.7% 7.7%
Nausea 87% 4.3% 0% 8.7% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 58.3% 25% 4.2% 8.3% 4.2%
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Episodes since taking Dulcolax
Since taking Dulcolax Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Hospitalization 2.9%
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18 Sep 2015 I took one pill and make the constipation worse. I never take another pill again.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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05 Feb 2013 After taking dulcolax I noticed severe pains in my joint. Now when I walk I actually hear my knee joint grinding against itself...it's frightening also stiffness and ramping in my other joints and muscles as well as wight gain.
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24 Jan 2013 this drug is dangerous and recklessly marketed as being very 'gentle' - which prompted me to try it. it's potential side effects are NOT listed on the box, and all of it's marketing tag lines are extremely misleading to the extent that they are outright LIES. dulcolax made me extremely ill for over 24 hours off of ONE adult dose. i would not recommend this drug to anyone and think it needs a major overhaul when it comes to disclosure of it's
   —Posted by Lily Rojas
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02 Dec 2012 Having consistent issues with constipation (from other meds), I tried this med on 3 separate occasions. Ever single time I took it, it cause indescribable abdominal pain.... never mind the explosive diarrhea. This last episode was so bad that truly thought I would wind up in the emergency room.... my stomach still hurts going on 48hrs later. It stuns me that the FDA would even allow this med on the market. The worse part about it is that you'll go through this agony until the meds make their way out of your system....12-24hrs later, which can be an eternity if you're in a lot of pain. In short...be VERY careful with this med!
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15 Mar 2012 It worked for the constipation, though it took 12 hours. The gas and stomach pain was unbearable. The actual BMs are not so gentle at all. I have had two so far on two different days. In the meantime, I am suffering from the gas and stomach pain until the medicine finishes the job. I honestly don't recommend using this drug. Find something less painful.
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