Bisacodyl

Common brands: Laxative, Laxative Gentle, Laxative Women, Fleet, Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative

Top reporter: Walgreen Company

Stimulant Laxative [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Osmotic Laxative [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]
13,742
Total Reports
6,493
Serious Reports
2,411
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (17.54%)

Patient Demographics

Male
5,494
Female
7,186

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Bisacodyl.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 CONSTIPATION 1,534
6.8%
2 NAUSEA 1,393
6.1%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,379
6.1%
4 OFF LABEL USE 1,143
5.0%
5 PAIN 1,140
5.0%
6 VOMITING 1,014
4.5%
7 FALL 855
3.8%
8 DYSPNOEA 848
3.7%
9 PNEUMONIA 812
3.6%
10 FATIGUE 803
3.5%
11 DEATH 789
3.5%
12 ABDOMINAL PAIN 781
3.4%
13 MACULAR DEGENERATION 781
3.4%
14 PYREXIA 775
3.4%
15 ANAEMIA 698
3.1%
16 HYPOTENSION 692
3.1%
17 HEADACHE 688
3.0%
18 ASTHENIA 646
2.9%
19 DIARRHOEA 641
2.8%
20 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 596
2.6%
21 MALAISE 549
2.4%
22 WEIGHT DECREASED 529
2.3%
23 BALANCE DISORDER 465
2.1%
24 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 462
2.0%
25 SEPSIS 460
2.0%
26 GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION 459
2.0%
27 COGNITIVE DISORDER 450
2.0%
28 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 449
2.0%
29 DIZZINESS 432
1.9%
30 ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION 396
1.7%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.