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Stimulant Laxatives

Stimulant laxatives are used to treat constipation. They work by stimulating the bowel for easier stool passing.

Why are stimulant laxatives prescribed?

Constipation (100%)

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Key takeaways

Stimulant laxatives are used to treat occasional constipation. They work by stimulating the muscles in your intestines to help move stool through your digestive system more quickly. Stimulant laxatives come in different forms, including oral tablets, oral liquids, and rectal suppositories. Examples include bisacodyl (Dulcolax, Biscolax) and sennosides (Ex-Lax, Senokot). You can choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Stimulant Laxatives medications

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Ex-Lax (sennosides)

as low as$9

SENNA treats occasional constipation. It works by helping the muscles in your intestines move stool. This helps produce a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.

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Biscolax (bisacodyl)

as low as$7

BISACODYL treats occasional constipation. It works by helping the muscles in your intestines move stool. This helps produce a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.

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Dulcolax (bisacodyl)

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senna

as low as$14

SENNA treats occasional constipation. It works by helping the muscles in your intestines move stool. This helps produce a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.

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geri-kot

as low as$6

SENNA treats occasional constipation. It works by helping the muscles in your intestines move stool. This helps produce a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.

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Fleet

as low as$9

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BISACODYL treats occasional constipation. It may also be used to clean the bowel out before a medical procedure. It works by helping the muscles in your intestines move stool. This helps produce a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.

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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.