Dulcolax and Robaxin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Dulcolax (bisacodyl) and Robaxin (methocarbamol). Common drug interactions include osteoporosis among females and infection among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Dulcolax and Robaxin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 71 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dulcolax?

Dulcolax has active ingredients of bisacodyl. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 12,897 Dulcolax users. Check the latest studies of Dulcolax.

What is Robaxin?

Robaxin has active ingredients of methocarbamol. It is often used in muscle spasms. eHealthMe is studying from 9,109 Robaxin users. Check the latest studies of Robaxin.

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On Aug, 24, 2026

71 people who take Dulcolax and Robaxin together, and have interactions are studied.

Dulcolax and Robaxin drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Dulcolax and Robaxin, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  2. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  3. Pyrexia (fever)
  4. Rib fracture
  5. Swelling
  6. Swelling face
  7. Throat tightness
  8. Vomiting
  9. Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
  10. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)

male:

  1. Infection
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Hernia pain
  4. Incisional hernia (hernia caused by an incompletely-healed surgical wound)
  5. Renal cancer (cancer of kidney)
  6. Testicular disorder (disease of testes)
  7. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  8. Anxiety
  9. Autoimmune hepatitis
  10. Bipolar disorder (mood disorder)

What are the common drug interactions of Dulcolax and Robaxin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Road traffic accident
  2. Bipolar disorder (mood disorder)
  3. Chest pain
  4. Drug ineffective
  5. Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures)
  6. Foot fracture
  7. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  8. Infection
  9. Intervertebral disc protrusion (spinal disc protrusion)
  10. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)

30-39:

  1. Bedridden
  2. Pyrexia (fever)
  3. Septic shock (shock due to blood infection)
  4. Urinary tract infection
  5. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
  6. Injury
  7. Pain
  8. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)

40-49:

  1. Foot fracture
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Pain
  5. Anxiety
  6. Chronic kidney disease
  7. Drug ineffective
  8. Fall
  9. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
  10. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)

50-59:

  1. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  2. Blood pressure increased
  3. Bone pain
  4. Chest discomfort
  5. Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
  6. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  7. Dry mouth
  8. Ear pain
  9. Escherichia sepsis (bacterial infection by escherichia coli)
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

60+:

  1. Fall
  2. Dry skin
  3. Erythema (redness of the skin)
  4. Laceration (tearing of soft body tissue)
  5. Localised infection (infection at the single location)
  6. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves)
  7. Peripheral swelling
  8. Poor quality sleep
  9. Rash papular (redness with papule)
  10. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 17 people, 23.94%
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 15 people, 21.13%
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 13 people, 18.31%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 14.08%
  5. Migraine (headache): 8 people, 11.27%
  6. High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 9.86%
  7. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 6 people, 8.45%
  8. Joint Pain: 5 people, 7.04%
  9. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 7.04%
  10. Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 5.63%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bisacodyl and methocarbamol (the active ingredients of Dulcolax and Robaxin, respectively), and Dulcolax and Robaxin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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.

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