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Bisacodyl Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
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
5 patients in the community are taking or have taken Bisacodyl.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 5 | 100% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Bisacodyl.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Bisacodyl or how long patients were taking Bisacodyl before stopping.
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 |
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)
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- SirIsaac
- Mouth/throat: moderate
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: mild
- Legs: moderate
- Type: Upper Motor Neuron
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by SirIsaac
Nov 27, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Constipation
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