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I took one dulcolax laxative & a few dulcolax stool softeners. i had normal bm few hours after. can dulcolax cause painful cramping? very strong
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Probably, since...: Dulcolax (bisacodyl) is a stimulant laxative that works by increasing movement of intestines, helping stool to come out, assuming normal GI anatomy without inflammation, stenosis, extrinsic or instrinsic obstruction. Cramping would be a common side effect, but if persistent please seek evaluation.
Answered 12/10/2019
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