How effective is Correctol for Stool Softener (Constipation)? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.1/5 Long term ratings: 3.3/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Correctol (bisacodyl) is for Stool softener and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 10 Correctol users and is updated continuously.
What is Correctol?
Correctol has active ingredients of bisacodyl. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 152 Correctol users. Check the latest studies of Correctol.
What is Stool softener?
Stool softener is found to be associated with 4,175 drugs and 4,762 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stool softener.
10 people are studied for taking Correctol in Stool softener
Overall effectiveness (number of people):
Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):
Correctol effectiveness for Stool softener (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 1
- moderate: 5
- high: 2
- very high: 1
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 1
- moderate: 4
- high: 1
- very high: 1
Gender of people who take Correctol for Stool softener *:
- female: 70 %
- male: 30 %
Age of people who take Correctol for Stool softener *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 20 %
- 40-49: 20 %
- 50-59: 20 %
- 60+: 40 %
Who find Correctol more effective for Stool Softener?
Gender of people who take Correctol for Stool softener *:
- female: 66.67 %
- male: 33.33 %
Age of people who take Correctol for Stool softener *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 33.33 %
- 40-49: 33.33 %
- 50-59: 0.0 %
- 60+: 33.33 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Correctol?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Correctol safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Correctol (152 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Stool softener (337,859 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on bisacodyl (the active ingredients of Correctol) and Correctol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
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