Question 1

can docusate sodium cause a gout like painful reaction?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not suppose to do that. See your md!

Question 2

can the use of colace or discontinuing the use of colace cause depression?

Accepted Answer

Very doubtful:  Drugs.Com does not list Colace use or discontinuation as a side effect of Colace.

Question 3

is it possible for colace (docusate sodium) to cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Colace (docusate sodium): Occasionally. Colace (docusate sodium) is a stool softener and pericolase has a laxative effect.

Question 4

does docusate sodium cause flatulence?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Yes it can cause flatulence.

Question 5

often have constipation. took colace and raisin bran. last 2 bm's have been round like a large ping pong ball. colonoscopy in aug. was fine. cause?

Accepted Answer

?Dehydration: You may need to increase your intake of fiber and water. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

Question 6

can a combo of celexa, colace (docusate sodium) and topimax cause me to become lactose intolerant?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency in the production of lactase which breaks down the sugar lactose. Some people lack that enzyme completely and many people do not make enough so they become lactose intolerance. This can be acquired after an infection but not after taking those medications.

Question 7

had surgery 9/22 and was given an iv antibiotic after surgery plus have been on colace (docusate sodium) and vicodin.  does this cause yellow stools ?  stopped  colace (docusate sodium).

Accepted Answer

Neither: usually causes yellow stools.  The colace (docusate sodium) is to keep your stools soft after surgery and while taking the Vicodin which is constipating.

Question 8

i have ibs-m w/ diarrhea & constipation. was prescribed bentyl for the diarrhea but it causes constipation. can i take either lactulose, miralax, dulcolax, or colace w/ the bentyl to deal with the constipation it'll cause? already takin benefiber too?

Accepted Answer

: Bentyl is available in both 10 &amp; 20 mg strength. If you're already taking the lesser strength you could try 1/2 a tablet to lessen the occurrence of constipation. Taking a laxative infrequently is harmless, but I'm sure your gastroenterologist would want you to minimize strong laxative use.  Try senokot as needed for constipation relief. If you have predominant diarrhea ?try the fodmap diet

Question 9

took cipro (ciprofloxacin) for gi infection. stopped cause of side effects. had fecal impaction(needed enema). switched to flagyl, w/colace. will hard stools stop?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You might consider increasing your fiber intake in your water intake in the meantime. Good luck.

Question 10

how often can i safely ingest docusate sodium?

Accepted Answer

No wrong way.: Very safe up to 4 times per day.  Docusate sodium is a soap which is not absorbed.  There is no wrong way to take it.  If you find that taking it in a certain way is better for you, by all means, continue.

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Can docusate sodium cause a gout like painful reaction?

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Can the use of colace or discontinuing the use of colace cause depression?

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Is it possible for colace (docusate sodium) to cause diarrhea?

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Does docusate sodium cause flatulence?

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Often have constipation. took colace and raisin bran. last 2 bm's have been round like a large ping pong ball. colonoscopy in aug. was fine. cause?

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Can a combo of celexa, colace (docusate sodium) and topimax cause me to become lactose intolerant?

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Had surgery 9/22 and was given an iv antibiotic after surgery plus have been on colace (docusate sodium) and vicodin. does this cause yellow stools ? stopped colace (docusate sodium).

A member asked:

I have ibs-m w/ diarrhea & constipation. was prescribed bentyl for the diarrhea but it causes constipation. can i take either lactulose, miralax, dulcolax, or colace w/ the bentyl to deal with the constipation it'll cause? already takin benefiber too?

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Took cipro (ciprofloxacin) for gi infection. stopped cause of side effects. had fecal impaction(needed enema). switched to flagyl, w/colace. will hard stools stop?

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How often can i safely ingest docusate sodium?

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