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

Summary:

Diverticulum is reported as a side effect among people who take Dulcolax (bisacodyl), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diverticulum 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 Diverticulum?

Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body) is found to be associated with 1,150 drugs and 982 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diverticulum.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

12,769 people reported to have side effects when taking Dulcolax.
Among them, 48 people (0.38%) have Diverticulum.

Among these 48 people:

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

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

female: 32.61 %
male: 67.39 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Dulcolax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Diverticulum? *

Pain: 35 people, 72.92%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 31 people, 64.58%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 31 people, 64.58%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 30 people, 62.50%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 29 people, 60.42%
Chest Pain: 27 people, 56.25%
Stress And Anxiety: 26 people, 54.17%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 22 people, 45.83%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 22 people, 45.83%
Cough: 21 people, 43.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 9 people, 18.75%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 12.50%
Abdominal Discomfort: 4 people, 8.33%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 8.33%
Indigestion: 4 people, 8.33%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 4 people, 8.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 8.33%
Pain: 4 people, 8.33%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 4 people, 8.33%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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