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A member asked:

How long does the diarrhea caused by dulcolax last?

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A day or two: Should not last more than a few days. See a doctor if it persists.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 5/27/2018

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A member asked:

Hi, i recently had surgery - pain meds caused constipation. For relief, I used dulcolax overnight relief. 15 hours later still cramping and very nauseated and orange diarrhea - do I need to be concerned?

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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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A member asked:

I have ISB (C&D) here lately it is only C. I take Benefiber (cant take Metamucil) and 2 Dulcolax, but if I take the 2, I wind up with awful diarrhea, like you go before you make it to the toilet for abou 8-12 hours. Is there anything else I can take?

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A member asked:

Took dulcolax and having diarrhea. I take a beta blocker and blood thinners as well as Klonopin. I had diarrhea a little less than one hour after taking one dose. Did it get absorbed ?

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A member asked:

Gave my 6 year old a dulcolax suppository per his doctors orders and hes been pooping for 18 hours now. Consistency is more watery like diarrhea. What can i give him to help stop that? Hes been unable to sleep since he cant stop going?

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