Correctol and Abdominal pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abdominal pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Correctol (bisacodyl), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Lisinopril, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abdominal pain when taking Correctol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 131 people who have side effects when taking Correctol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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 Abdominal pain?

Abdominal pain is found to be associated with 3,222 drugs and 5,754 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abdominal pain.

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On Aug, 17, 2026

131 people reported to have side effects when taking Correctol.
Among them, 12 people (9.16%) have Abdominal pain.

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Abdominal pain when taking Correctol? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Abdominal pain when taking Correctol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Correctol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Abdominal pain? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 41.67%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 33.33%
Abdominal Distension: 3 people, 25.00%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 25.00%
Rectal Haemorrhage (bleeding from anus): 3 people, 25.00%
Colitis Ischaemic (due to infection of intestine impaired blood supply to colon): 2 people, 16.67%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 2 people, 16.67%
Enterocolitis Haemorrhagic (bleeding and inflammation of the digestive tract, involving enteritis of the small intestine and colitis of the colon): 2 people, 16.67%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 2 people, 16.67%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 16.67%
Depression: 2 people, 16.67%
Birth Control: 2 people, 16.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 8.33%
Laxative Supportive Care: 1 person, 8.33%
Impaired Gastric Emptying: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Bhuvan KC, ALrasheedy AA, Ibrahim MI, "A case report from Nepalese community pharmacy on levofloxacin induced severe abdominal pain", Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2013 Jul .
Bhuvan KC, ALrasheedy AA, Ibrahim MI, "A case report from Nepalese community pharmacy on levofloxacin induced severe abdominal pain", Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2013 Jul .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It 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.

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.

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).

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