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Patients

Taking Bisacodyl
3 Patients currently take Bisacodyl
0 Patients stopped taking Bisacodyl
dixie pixie Mouth/throat: mild Arms: mild Chest: mild Legs: mild See profile dixie pixie 5mg daily since Aug 01, 2008
silverfoxx Mouth/throat: moderate Arms: mild Chest: mild Legs: mild See profile silverfoxx Dulcolax, mg as needed since Jun 01, 2003

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

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

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Constipation	3	100%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Bisacodyl.

0 mg none	2 other day	5 mg day
1	1	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	0	1	1

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