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I took two stool softener dulculax after the stomach flu because i was constipated 3 days. the duculax gave me cramps and diarrhea. duration?

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Constipation: If you experienced a lot of diarrhea as part of the viral intestinal tract infection, it would not be unusual to skip bowel movements for a few days after such complete emptying of intestinal contents. Dulcolax is a potent laxative and can cause cramps. If you're having diarrhea, try to avoid taking meds to stop it. Instead avoid roughage in the diet;only drink room temperature fluids.?See MD

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Dulcolax: Cramps and diarrhea are common side effects of Dulcolax, and stopping the medication is the best bet. The medication should be gone from your body over a 2-day timeframe, so the effects will likely go away over that time.

Answered 1/24/2018

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