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Patients

Taking Bisacodyl
4 Patients currently take Bisacodyl
0 Patients stopped taking Bisacodyl
humberto-from-brazil Mouth/throat: moderate Arms: severe Chest: none Legs: severe See profile humberto-from-brazil Dulcolax, 20mg as needed since Mar 18, 2008
jayuff Mouth/throat: moderate Arms: moderate Chest: none Legs: moderate See profile jayuff Dulcolax, daily since Mar 06, 2008

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. Read more...

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Reasons Taken

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

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Constipation	4	100%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Bisacodyl.

0 day	0 mg none	15 mg week
1	2	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	1	1	0	0

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