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18 People found this comment helpful

I only take once per week, it keeps me fairly regular, without it I can go an entire week or more without a movement. With Senokot, I go alot the first day after taking the med, then a little for the next three or four days, then at end of week, we start all over again. I highly recommend this med over all other stimulants.

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4 People found this comment helpful

I wanted something gentle so I could wake up and have a bm. Since it was the 1st time using this I had no idea how long it would take to work. Took it about 9:30 pm didn't work until in the afternoon. For me that's just not effective enough.

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nooneinparticular | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/11/2017
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 4.7
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dissatisfied | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/7/2017
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 2.0
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I wanted something gentle so I could wake up and have a bm. Since it was the 1st time using this I had no idea how long it would take to work. Took it about 9:30 pm didn't work until in the afternoon. For me that's just not effective enough.

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jfstone75 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/13/2016
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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This treatment has helped me have regular BM again. As well as comfortable ones since have colon cancer. Times it was impossible to have a BM let along painful. This medicine help ease all of those problems.

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Mary Lou | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/22/2014
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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I only take once per week, it keeps me fairly regular, without it I can go an entire week or more without a movement. With Senokot, I go alot the first day after taking the med, then a little for the next three or four days, then at end of week, we start all over again. I highly recommend this med over all other stimulants.

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Person | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/21/2013
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 2.7
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Eh.

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gebliz | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/2/2012
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 2.3
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i used this This medication has not been work for me and my family.I am vegetarian and i was looking some laxative with natural vegetable ingredient. I follow the direction and used it for 5 days never work. It cause elevated blood presser and abd pain.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/13/2012
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/22/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/6/2011
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.3
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Is it possible that this drug could cause elevated BP ?

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/4/2011
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.7
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I've been diagnosed with IBS for 2 years.Primary problem is constipation which makes me nauseous. There are only 2 medications approed for this and they don't work very well. I take senokot S 3x times a week but my GI Dr is not happy about it. He says overuse will turn my colon black. Scare tactic? Maybe. But you have to do what you must do or never leave the house!

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randy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/25/2010
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 2.7
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when taking this medcation with antidepression medication i found that it increased the ringing in my head it i take it 2hrs after i take my nightly medication which is elevil i am going to try it one more time as directed on the how to take the medication which is 2 at bedtime it did work for me but found out in the morning that the ringing in my head was alot worse so if you are on any medication i would ask your doctor about the interaction it may cause with pills as i say i will try it tonight andsee how it is in the morningRead More Read Less

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Tired | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/8/2010
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking this for constipation due to mild pain killer use. I have been taking this for about 2 years at the recommendation of my Endo. I just had a visit with my GP. He said the long term use of this could cause serious problem, and for me to switch to Miralax (or it's generic).

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Vern1180 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/20/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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My Doctor has Prescribed Me Senakot "S" after my Cancer Surgery! This was Because of the Pain Medication that was Not Allowing me To Have Bowel Movements! He explained that since it was almost a Week that I should take 8 pills That Evening and 4 More the Next Morning!! I was then able to go!! I now Only take 2 Pills a Day, and Everything is Working Great!!I'll have to be on these for a while due to Chemotherapy and other Medications that I am on!! I wonder why the FDA is Making Senakot Recall this All Natural Product?? Maybe Not enough money in it for them??Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/1/2009
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 5.0
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could it cause sleepless nights

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Anonymous |
12/26/2008
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 3.3
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it worked before, but took two last night and two this morning, but still nothing. It just doesn't want to help me this time...

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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.7
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I do not use this laxative often.I've only taken 2 tablets 10/05/07.Idid not have a bowel movement.Should i take 2 more tonight? 1.this laxative has worked before.2easy to use.3.i have been satisfied before.

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