Docusate

Common brands: Colace, Stool Softener, Stool Softener Extra Strength, Stool Softener Regular Strength, Dok

Top reporter: Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Osmotic Laxative [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]
56,678
Total Reports
18,365
Serious Reports
7,388
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (13.04%)

Patient Demographics

Male
22,255
Female
31,498

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Docusate.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 4,735
6.5%
2 NAUSEA 4,530
6.3%
3 DYSPNOEA 3,532
4.9%
4 DIARRHOEA 3,496
4.8%
5 CONSTIPATION 3,460
4.8%
6 PAIN 3,178
4.4%
7 DEATH 3,109
4.3%
8 VOMITING 2,888
4.0%
9 ASTHENIA 2,827
3.9%
10 FALL 2,798
3.9%
11 PNEUMONIA 2,672
3.7%
12 HEADACHE 2,504
3.5%
13 OFF LABEL USE 2,462
3.4%
14 DIZZINESS 2,346
3.2%
15 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 2,337
3.2%
16 BACK PAIN 1,932
2.7%
17 PYREXIA 1,909
2.6%
18 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 1,850
2.6%
19 ARTHRALGIA 1,826
2.5%
20 ABDOMINAL PAIN 1,816
2.5%
21 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,806
2.5%
22 MALAISE 1,715
2.4%
23 DECREASED APPETITE 1,704
2.4%
24 ANAEMIA 1,663
2.3%
25 ANXIETY 1,645
2.3%
26 HYPOTENSION 1,569
2.2%
27 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,555
2.1%
28 COUGH 1,554
2.1%
29 RASH 1,529
2.1%
30 SOMNOLENCE 1,453
2.0%

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.