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What is Glycerin Suppository?

Category: Over the Counter Drugs

Most popular types: Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Adult

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Glycerine is a stimulant laxative; as a suppository it is used in the treatment of constipation. It draws fluid into colon and thus stimulates evacuation.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Constipation 20 3
Bowel problems 4 0
Chronic constipation 1 0
Fear of constipation (coprastasophobia) 1 0
Incomplete bowel movements 1 0

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  • 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 0
Moderate 0
Mild 0
None 3

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Glycerin Suppository

Side effect Patients Percentage
Anal pain 1
Sexual arousal 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 2
Usually 1
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 1
Not at all hard to take 1
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 2
Not specified 1
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2 patient evaluations for Glycerin Suppository

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Nov 13, 2014 (Started Nov 11, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for constipation)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 capsule(s) Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 29, 2012 (Started Jan 26, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for constipation with occasional impaction)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for constipation)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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  • 0 helpful marks
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