What are the side effects of taking Dulcolax?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea that doesn’t stop, muscle cramps/weakness, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, decreased urination, mental/mood changes (such as confusion).

How long do Dulcolax side effects last?

This means that the bowel stimulant medication is metabolized in the body and roughly half is gone after 16 hours with half the remaining medicine gone after another 16 hours. As the medication level drops the stimulant effect will diminish.

Does Dulcolax react with other medications?

Drugs that may interact with DULCOLAX include: diuretics (eg. hydrochlorothiazide), adreno-corticosteroids (eg. hydrocortisone, prednisone), cardiac glycosides (eg. digoxin), antacids or certain proton pump inhibitors (eg.

Can Dulcolax make you sick?

Side effects include: Some degree of abdominal discomfort, nausea, cramps, griping, and/or faintness with therapeutic doses. Diarrhea, GI irritation, and fluid and electrolyte depletion. Gastric irritation and the possibility of vomiting if enteric coating of tablets is disrupted.

Can Dulcolax cause kidney problems?

Long-term and excessive use of DULCOLAX may cause an imbalance of salts in the body (including low potassium), muscle weakness and kidney problems.

Can Dulcolax cause heart palpitations?

Do not exceed the dose and duration of use of bisacodyl recommended on the product label or prescribed by your doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications.

Can I take Dulcolax daily?

But don’t expect instant gratification: these can take a half-day to several days to provide relief. They are safe to use daily. They contain various ingredients, and you may have to try more than one to find the product that helps you with minimal side effects, such as flatulence and bloating.

Does Dulcolax affect your heart?

What medications interact with laxatives?

View interaction reports for Gentle Laxative (bisacodyl) and the medicines listed below.

  • albuterol.
  • aspirin.
  • Cymbalta (duloxetine)
  • Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
  • gabapentin.
  • ibuprofen.
  • levothyroxine.
  • lisinopril.

Does Dulcolax make you sleepy?

This can affect the tightness of muscles such as those in the bowel. It can also affect the salts in the blood. Low levels of potassium in the blood (called ‘hypokalaemia’). This can make you tired, dizzy, make your muscles weak and cause an uneven heart-beat.

Is it OK to take Dulcolax everyday?

Long-term use of DULCOLAX is not recommended. If you use DULCOLAX every day, you should consult with your doctor to find out the cause of your constipation. Long-term and excessive use of DULCOLAX may cause an imbalance of salts in the body (including low potassium), muscle weakness and kidney problems.