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Need to know does using dulcolax frequently cause any side effect?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dulcolax: Some of the most common potential side effects with Dulcolax are diarrhea, abdominal cramps/pain, indigestion, ^ gas, weakness, feeling dizzy, ^ thirst and nausea. Dulcolax should not be used frequently/ long term - your body can become used to laxatives with resulting complications.

Answered 9/7/2014

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