Dulcolax and Neutrophil count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Neutrophil count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Dulcolax (bisacodyl), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tylenol, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neutrophil count increased 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 Neutrophil count increased?

Neutrophil count increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell) is found to be associated with 943 drugs and 1,169 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neutrophil count increased.

On Aug, 04, 2026

12,769 people reported to have side effects when taking Dulcolax.
Among them, 17 people (0.13%) have Neutrophil count increased.

Could Dulcolax cause Neutrophil count increased?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Dulcolax when they have Neutrophil count increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Neutrophil count increased when taking Dulcolax? *

female: 52.94 %
male: 47.06 %

What is the age of people who have Neutrophil count increased when taking Dulcolax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dulcolax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Neutrophil count increased? *

Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 8 people, 47.06%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 8 people, 47.06%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 47.06%
Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 7 people, 41.18%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 7 people, 41.18%
Blood Albumin Decreased: 7 people, 41.18%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 6 people, 35.29%
Haematocrit Decreased: 6 people, 35.29%
Weakness: 6 people, 35.29%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 29.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 5 people, 29.41%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 23.53%
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): 3 people, 17.65%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 17.65%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 17.65%
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 3 people, 17.65%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 17.65%
Hyperkeratosis (thickening of the outer layer of the skin): 2 people, 11.76%
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 2 people, 11.76%
Loss Of Consciousness: 2 people, 11.76%

* 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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