I took this medication expecting it to work within 6-12 hours, started working 3 hours later after bad gas and stomach cramps I had one hard small bowel movement. 7 hours after that, 1 more small hard bowel movement, and about 10 minutes after that I had strong, explosive diarrhea on and off for the rest of the day. Would not recommend because for about 24 hours after taking the medication I was...
Senior citizen | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/31/2024
Condition: Other
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Have experienced chronic constipation since having my last colonoscopy 7 months ago. My Dr. put me on senekot-S and initially 3 tablets didn't do much, increased to 4 and caused too frequent of movements. Went back to 3 and nothing. Have been experimenting with dosages for months and then settled on 4 as it was doing nothing now but the stool softener portion does work well. So was advised to add milk of magnesia in a small dose each day. Overall, can't say the Senekot S is working well. Had Linzess, awful. Tried Amitiza, more awful. Dulcolax, too harsh. Idk what the answer is. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female |
8/10/2024
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
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it worked, but i didn't know i had to drink a lot of water. in the middle of the night i had severe cramping and it took quite a while for me to be able to poop. hours of waiting to go. my fault i guess.
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That Girl | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/24/2024
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 5.0
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I'd had a few days of ineffective bowel movements and then 1 day of full constipation with no movement at all, including no gas release. I was feeling very uncomfortable and in some pain. I'm a very regular person so constipation isnt typical for me.
While I was tempted to take 2 pills to get things going, I followed the instructions and only took 1 pill at 9pm, and I drank a lot of water to make sure my body was hydrated enough to handle what it needed to do.
Things started moving around 8am. I've been on the toilet a few times but nothing as extreme as reviews on here. No extreme cramping. No vomiting. No sweats. No extreme diarrhea. The whole thing has been very gentle.
So my recommendation to anyone trying this medication, start low at 1 pill and drink lots of water.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/15/2024
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 5.0
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This stuff really works guys… 6 hours after taking it I am having some serious diarrhea. I was constipated for 1 day prior.
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Angelica | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/9/2024
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a severe constipation for a week and i got so worried so i took 1 tablet (8.6 mg) senokot's "plus stool softener" at 11:30 am (thurs) after 12 hrs nothing happened no cramps no pain etc no poo as well and i drank lots of water (3L) cuz i heard u will feel the pain if u don't drink lots of water. the next morning (Fri) at 11:15 am i had the most hardest poo everr and it hurt sooo bad & my rectum started to bleed because i have hemorrhoids cuz i was straining other than that i had no diarrhea as well ...
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casey000 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2024
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 3.0
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took 2 senokot tablets (7.5mg each) around 10:45pm before bed. had severe constipation probably from the use of mefenamic acid, for around 4 days, so my stomach was really bloated. id drank loads of water and eaten brocolli, prune juice, oats, grape juice, nothing in the way of food/drink was working so i thought I’d try tablets. had a BM around 9:00am the next day which made me feel very light and free afterwards! i did still have a bit of difficulty getting it out maybe because senokot isn’t a soluble laxative, but didn’t have any of the horrible symptoms a lot of people on here report like chills vomiting loose stools etc. Next time id probably try milk of magnesium or movicol just because I’ve heard better things.Read More Read Less
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Unsatisfied | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/18/2023
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 1.0
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I don't understand the ease of use rating... am I supposed to rate my ability to take a pill?
Doctor prescribed this product after knee replacement surgery. It is nothing more than a placebo.
After 3 days I have no bowel movement. These pills have provided NO RELIEF! Not even a hint of effectiveness.
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zozopicki | 19-24 | Female |
11/12/2022
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.7
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I took one tablet in the morning, started to work within 2 hours. Only problem I am having is with the cramps from it being a stimulant laxative and I have the need to go to the bathroom very frequently. However, the laxative does what I expect of it and would recommend. Make sure you drink plenty of water though.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/24/2022
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 5.0
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Thank you for the pill that is a life saver. I was not able to empty my bowl
El. I received relief the next morning
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JDB | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/3/2022
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.3
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I’m recovering from a hysterectomy and I’m about 7 days post op. The pain medication most definitely has constipated me and I was looking for a gentle softener. My doctor recommended Senokot-S to me which is the laxative and stool softener. I will never take this medication again.
About 7 hours after taking 2 pills, I started to get cramping…it gradually got worse and more frequent and it lasted for 6 straight hours. I was crying in pain and having my bowels spasm and cramp so severely after abdominal surgery was horrible. I had 2 small bowel movements during that time until the cramps were so close together and non stop pain until I finally had an explosion of diarrhea…everything that was ever in my bowels was expelled all at once.
Is it effective? Absolutely. You will be empty.
Is it painful? Absolutely, i don’t recommend it unless you are prepared to hurt a lot.
I’m comparing this kind of pain to childbirth and kidney stones. I have had both and it’s up there.
24 hrs after taking the pills, I’m still getting bouts of severe cramping resulting in a lot of gas. It’s …it’s just terrible. Read More Read Less
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Terri | 55-64 | Female | Patient
7/25/2021
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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I have constipation due to my medication for my blood pressure (Carvedilol). I tried Philip's milk of magnesia but that made me go so much that my rectum was sore. I like natural products so I found Senokot regular strength pills. I took two of them in the morning and it started helping within 12 hours and I didn't have a sore rectum from it. I got a little cramping but that's to be expected from a stimulant laxative product. I will continue to use it but only if needed.
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Evelyn | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/12/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had surgery and the medication and anesthesia caused constipation. When given Senokot it worked without causing abdominal distress.
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neveragain | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/10/2017
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 2.3
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I took this medication expecting it to work within 6-12 hours, started working 3 hours later after bad gas and stomach cramps I had one hard small bowel movement. 7 hours after that, 1 more small hard bowel movement, and about 10 minutes after that I had strong, explosive diarrhea on and off for the rest of the day. Would not recommend because for about 24 hours after taking the medication I was either experiencing extreme gas or the extreme need to use the bathroom quickly and painfully. If you do try this, make sure you have a toilet accessible. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female |
8/17/2014
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 3.7
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Took one tablet. Reaction: One day and two nights of diarrhea(every thirty minutes)and vomiting (twice)Drank soup all next day. At night amazing flatulence. Ate solids next day, diarrhea started again. Back to soup. Extreme fatigue
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lamun23 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/31/2014
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 3.0
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ffel | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/5/2014
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 4.3
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works
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/25/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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some mornings it produces two BMs within an hour or two of each other. other than that I have no complaints, only guarded praise
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Elfriede | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
11/30/2013
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.7
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I have just started using them twice a day and wonder if this is too many as I am also taking ducosate twice a day.My feces are very hard but I don't eat much any more at the age of 80 years.
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irene smucker | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/18/2013
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.0
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the last time I took it....2 tablets at night and 2 tablets in the morning.........I got a lot of pain....vomited and liquid bowel movement. I noticed bright red blood in my rectum when I wiped. In the past I have always had good results.
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herefordyxj82c | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
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