What is Bisacodyl?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: BisacodylBrand:
Bisacodyl is a laxative and stimulant used in the treatment of constipation; colonic evacuation prior to procedures or examination. It is available in an oral dose or in a rectal suppository.
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How do members experience Bisacodyl?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 91 | 23 | |
| Bowel problems | 26 | 4 | |
| Narcotic bowel syndrome | 8 | 1 | |
| Bowel irritability | 3 | 3 | |
| Chronic constipation | 3 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal cramps | 3 | |
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Bowel urgency | 1 | |
| Burning sensation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 13 |
Member evaluations
gailHD
evaluated on Apr 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Can't tell
- Side effects: Mild
dixie pixie
evaluated on Jul 22, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Slight
- Side effects: None
leprechan
evaluated on Dec 30, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
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