Dulcolax and Bursitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bursitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Dulcolax (bisacodyl), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Colace, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bursitis when taking Dulcolax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,769 people who have side effects when taking Dulcolax 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 Bursitis?

Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder) is found to be associated with 1,168 drugs and 1,053 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bursitis.

On Aug, 01, 2026

12,769 people reported to have side effects when taking Dulcolax.
Among them, 19 people (0.15%) have Bursitis.

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Dulcolax when they have Bursitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Bursitis when taking Dulcolax? *

female: 44.44 %
male: 55.56 %

What is the age of people who have Bursitis when taking Dulcolax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dulcolax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bursitis? *

Pain: 12 people, 63.16%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 52.63%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 52.63%
Pneumonia: 10 people, 52.63%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 47.37%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 9 people, 47.37%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 9 people, 47.37%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 47.37%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 8 people, 42.11%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 8 people, 42.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 31.58%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 15.79%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 15.79%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 10.53%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 10.53%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 10.53%
Bone Loss: 1 person, 5.26%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 1 person, 5.26%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 1 person, 5.26%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Bursitis:

Bursitis (1,053 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bisacodyl (the active ingredients of Dulcolax) and Dulcolax (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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