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What is Bisacodyl?

Category: Over the Counter Drugs

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Bisacodyl is a laxative and stimulant used in the treatment of constipation; colonic evacuation prior to procedures or examination. It is available in an oral dose or in a rectal suppository.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Constipation 85 21
Bowel problems 24 4
Narcotic bowel syndrome 8 1
Bowel irritability 3 3
Chronic constipation 3 0
Irritable bowel syndrome 3 4

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 8
Mild 6
None 13

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Bisacodyl

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal cramps 4
Diarrhea 3
Abdominal bloating 1
Abdominal pain 1
Bowel urgency 1
Burning sensation 1

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Why patients stopped taking Bisacodyl

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Reason Patients Percentage
Course of treatment ended 5
Other 5
Did not seem to work 4
Doctor's advice 4
Side effects too severe 3
Expense 1
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Duration

Stopped taking Bisacodyl

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 7
1 - 6 months 2
6 months - 1 year 3
1 - 2 years 4
2 - 5 years 2
5 - 10 years 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 10
Usually 8
Sometimes 9
Never taken as prescribed 2
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 4
A little hard to take 6
Not at all hard to take 18
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 1
< $25 7
Not specified 21

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Bisacodyl after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Lactulose (Generlac) 1
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5 patient evaluations for Bisacodyl

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Jul 22, 2010 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for constipation)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take

Feb 20, 2010 (Started Aug 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for constipation)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 5 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 1, 2010 (Started Mar 11, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for constipation)
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 30, 2009 (Started Feb 03, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for constipation)
  • Side effects
    Moderate
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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