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What is Equate Stool Softener?
Stool softeners are used to relieve constipation by people who should avoid straining during bowel movements because of heart conditions, hemorrhoids, and other problems. They soften stools, making them easier to pass.
Reported Purpose & Perceived Effectiveness
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| Purpose | # of patients | # of patients with evaluations | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell |
| Constipation | 7 | 3 |
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| Bowel problems | 4 | 0 | |||||
| Parkinson's Disease | 1 | 1 |
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| Bowel Irregularity | 1 | 1 |
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| Diverticulitis | 1 | 0 | |||||
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Reported Side Effects
Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Equate Stool Softener
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
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| Stomach upset | 1 |
Reported Dosages
Reported Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Did not seem to work | 1 |  |
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| Other | 1 | |
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| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
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Reported Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼
Adherence
Taking treatment as prescribed
Adherence of Equate Stool Softener
Always |
2 | 50% |
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Usually |
1 | 25% |
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Sometimes |
1 | 25% |
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Never |
0 | 0% |
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Burden
Difficulty being on treatment
Burden of Equate Stool Softener
Very |
0 | 0% |
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Somewhat |
1 | 25% |
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A little |
1 | 25% |
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Not at all |
2 | 50% |
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Cost
Paid out of pocket
Cost of Equate Stool Softener
$200+ |
0 | 0% |
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$100-199 |
0 | 0% |
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$50-99 |
0 | 0% |
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$25-49 |
0 | 0% |
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< $25 |
3 | 100% |
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