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Stool Softener Treatment Report
See also: Citrucel, Colace, Docusate
What is Stool Softener?
Stool softeners are used to relieve constipation by people who should avoid straining during bowel movements because of heart conditions, hemorrhoids, and other problems. They soften stools, making them easier to pass.
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Reasons taken
187 patients in the community are taking or have taken Stool Softener.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 78 | 41% |
| Bowel problems | 36 | 19% |
| General health | 14 | 7% |
| Other | 9 | 4% |
| Support another treatment | 4 | 2% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | <1% |
| Pain | 1 | <1% |
| Don't know | 1 | <1% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | <1% |
| soft stool | 1 | <1% |
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Stool Softener or how long patients were taking Stool Softener before stopping.
Currently Taking Stool Softener
Stopped Taking Stool Softener
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 9 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Moderate | 100% | 1 |
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Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 11% | 1 |
| Mild | 11% | 1 |
| None | 78% | 7 |
Top reported side-effects include: occasional cramps, Bowel Irregularity
Summary results are based on 9 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 9)
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- Bobby B
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: moderate
- Arms: severe
- Chest: mild
- Legs: severe
- See profile
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by Bobby B
Sep 14, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Constipation
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- ProfGumbySan
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: none
- Chest: mild
- Legs: none
- See profile
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by ProfGumbySan
Mar 11, 2009
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Constipation
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
Report created on November 08, 2009.