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Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl Side Effects

Ally Tsai, PharmDConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Ally Tsai, PharmD, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on July 17, 2023

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

Bisacodyl serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Rectal bleeding (blood that comes from your anus): blood on the toilet paper when you wipe, red-colored water in the toilet, blood mixed in with or on the outside of your stool
  • No bowel movement: No bowel movements after consistently taking Bisacodyl

Source: DailyMed

The following Bisacodyl side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

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