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Brand Names: Correctol, Dulcolax

What is Bisacodyl? 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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Reasons Taken

21 patients in the community are taking or have taken Bisacodyl.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Constipation 10 47%
General health 4 19%
Bowel problems 3 14%
Depression 1 4%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Bisacodyl.

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  0 mg As needed 0 Daily 1 mg As needed 2 mg As needed 2 other As needed 5 mg As needed 10 mg As needed 50 mg As needed 2 other Daily 15 mg Weekly 5 mg Daily 10 mg Daily 100 mg Daily
  3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Bisacodyl or how long patients were taking Bisacodyl before stopping.

Currently taking Bisacodyl

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 1 patient evaluation. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Moderate 100% 1

Constipation

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 0% 0
None 100% 1

Top reported side-effects include:

Summary results are based on 1 individual response. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 1)

  • SirIsaac
    Sex: M
    Mouth/throat: moderate
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: mild
    Legs: moderate
    Type: Upper Motor Neuron
    See profile
  • SirIsaac
  • by SirIsaac
    Nov 27, 2008
  • EfficacyModerate
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Constipation

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