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Bisacodyl Treatment Report

Brand Names: Dulcolax
Generic Name: Bisacodyl

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.

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.


Reasons taken

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Constipation 6 85%
General health 1 14%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Bisacodyl.

  10mg as needed daily 15 mg weekly 10 mg daily 100 mg daily
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 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
0
0
0
1
2
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Bisacodyl (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 1 100% Side effects too severe: 100%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

There is currently no efficacy data for Bisacodyl.

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 50% 1
Mild 0% 0
None 50% 1

Top reported side-effects include: Abdominal cramps, cramping

Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 2)

  • SirIsaac
    Sex: M
    Mouth/throat: moderate
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: moderate
    Legs: moderate
  • SirIsaac
  • by SirIsaac
    Nov 27, 2008
  • EfficacyModerate
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Constipation

See all evaluation results for Bisacodyl

Report created on November 08, 2009.