The users guide
to prescription drugs
and supplements

Finding the right
medication is important
Let RateADrug help.

Evaluate your current medication
Compare conventional and alternative therapies
Get information without drug company bias

PreMed PREP FAQs About Us Contact Us

|Compare Treatments

|Evaluate Your Treatment

Search for a Treatment

Find Treatments by Condition

Browse by name:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Ba-Bd | Be-Bh | Bi-Bo | Bp-Br | Bs-Bz

Da-Dd | De | Df-Di |Dj-Do | Dp-Dz

Ea-El | Em-Ep | Eq-Es | Et | Eu-Ez

Ha-He | Hf-Hz

Ia-Il | Im-In | Io-Ip | Iq-Iz

La-Ld | Le| Lf-Ln| Lo | Lp-Lz

Na | Nb-Nh | Ni | Nj-Nz

Oa-Op | Oq-Ow | Ox-Oz

Ra-Rd | Re | Rf-Rz

Correct

Bisacodyl

View / Add User Comments (1)

User Ratings

Out of 10

Satisfaction

5 Effectiveness

7.2 Side Effects

6 Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 20 Correct side effects and 7 Correct benefits.

Be better informed. Are you taking Correct?

Yes |No

Get Help

Evaluate Your Treatment

Treatment Information

Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

This is a laxative that initiates bowel movements.
Used in the treatment of constipation or to empty the bowels prior to colonoscopy, surgery, colonoscopy, other intestinal procedures, and x-rays.

Bisacodyl is the active ingredient of this medication.

Functions by creating a parasympathetic effect on mucosal sensory nerves, thereby increasing peristaltic contractions and stimulating bowel movements.

Common Uses:

This is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements;
Used in the treatment of constipation;
Effective to empty bowels prior to colonoscopy, surgery, various intestinal procedures, and x-rays.

Off Label Uses:

None noted thus far.

Side Effects:
Confusion;
Diarrhea;
Dizziness;
Drowsiness;
Feeling short of breath;
Gas;
Increased thirst;
Indigestion;
Loss or lack of appetite;
Low potassium marked by confusion, irregular heart rate, feeling extremely thirsty, increased urination, discomfort in the lower extremities, muscle weakness or limp feeling).
Mood changes;
Nausea;
Nausea;
Rectal bleeding;
Severe abdominal cramps;
Severe diarrhea or vomiting;
Skin rash.
Swelling;
Urinating less than normal or not passing urine at all;
Vomiting;
Weight gain;

Cautions / Warnings:

Prolonged use of this might create laxative dependency in order to achieve bowel movements;
Damage the bowel;
Potentially cause malnutrition;
Create issues with regard to the quantity of water and salts retained in the body.
Not advisable to adminster medication within an hour of consuming antacids or eating any dairy products;
Could cause abdominal pain;
Rectal bleeding if any requires immediate medical attention.

Drug Interactions:
Antacids;
H2-blockers, for example: cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, and ranitidine;
Proton pump inhibitors like esomeprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, and rabeprazole;
Physician advise required in people who are on the following medications:
Herbal products;
Minerals;
OTC medications;
Other prescription medications.
Vitamins;

View / Add User Comments (1)

Evaluate This Treatment

User Ratings

Comments(1)

More About This Treatment

How does your Treatment Compare?

Choose a Condition:

Show results for:

Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38
Correct	0	0	0	0

View All	About these Scores
	Choose a condition to compare treatments based on user feedback. You can sort by Effectiveness, Holistic Benefits or Side Effects RateADrug user scores, or the number of Ratings. Scores gain significance with the number of ratings, so please share your experiences - rate your drug! Close

Effectiveness of Correct by Condition

Click on a condition to view RateADrug.com users ratings

Laxative

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Effectiveness on "Laxative"

About these Results
Out of 100% of people surveyed, these results show the distribution in percentages of how users rate the effectiveness of their medication. Click on the various conditions to see how the effectiveness ratings change. Close

Not at all

Mildly

Moderately

Very

Extremely

How effective is Correct?

Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Correct, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Eyesight	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

About these Scores
Out of 100% of people surveyed, these results show the distribution in percentages of negative or positive changes in health and well-being experienced by users for all of the categories listed. Close

Commonly Reported Correct Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Clogged Pores	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Dehydration / Thirst	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Inflammation	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Sore Throat	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%

About these Scores
Out of 100% of people surveyed, these results show the distribution in percentages of the severity of side effects experienced by users. Scores gain significance with the number of ratings, so please share your experiences - rate your drug! Close

Less Commonly Reported Correct Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Addiction	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Electrolyte Depletion	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Heart Enlargement	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Paralysis	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%

About these Scores
Out of 100% of people surveyed, these results show the distribution in percentages of the severity of side effects experienced by users. Scores gain significance with the number of ratings, so please share your experiences - rate your drug! Close

Episodes since taking Correct

Since taking Correct Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall

100%

Stroke

100%

About these Results
Out of 100% of people surveyed, these results show the percentage of users who have experienced any of these episodes while taking their medication. Close