What is Docusate?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: DocusateBrand:
Docusate is a stool softener that is used in the treatment of constipation. It is available as capsule, liquid or enema. Docusate preparations may include sodium, calcium, or potassium.
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How do members experience Docusate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 508 | 113 | |
| Bowel problems | 162 | 37 | |
| Hemorrhoids | 71 | 8 | |
| General health | 22 | 0 | |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 20 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 7 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 3 | |
| Bowel irregularity | 2 | |
| Bowel incontinence | 1 | |
| Excessive gas | 1 | |
| Frequent bowel movements | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 13 | |
| Mild | 17 | |
| None | 140 |
Member evaluations
Lakotawoman
evaluated on Jan 17, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for hemorrhoids: Moderate
- Side effects: None
momsiedome
evaluated on Jan 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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catsmeow
evaluated on May 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Major
- Side effects: None
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