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    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    1/30/2021 9:59:15 AM

    Reviewer: Bearcat, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I tried Dulcoease for 4 days as reccomended no result then on day 5 I took 4 Exlax Max strenth and got cramps which is good in my case. Then on morning of 6th day propper regular poo achieved. Thank goodness.

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    11/20/2020 3:43:48 PM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    It works but the cramps are NOT worth it. Couldn’t sleep and all during the night after taking it because of the pain. Still couldn’t go to the bathroom until after 12 hours after taking it

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    1/20/2019 12:38:15 AM

    Reviewer: Landyn , 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I had taken this medication a long time ago and it was an awful experience but I tried it again tonight and the same AWFUL experience. I had stomach cramps that felt like contractions and nausea. I will NEVER do this to myself again no matter how backed up I am.

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    8/25/2018 10:25:00 AM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I've been having a hard time going to the bathroom since november. I'll go one or twice a week. I started taking Senokot but that worked, occasionally. I started taking this and it is the best thing that ever happened to me. Highly recommended.

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    8/11/2017 9:15:06 PM

    Reviewer: Never felt so good, 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have always have problems with relieving my bowels. I literally did not use the the bathroom for two weeks at a time. My doctor ran all kinds of tests including a colonoscopy, according to him there was nothing wrong. I have tried every laxative in the book and nothing worked without making me feel like i was dying. I found Ex lax Maximum...and Hallelujah. Having a bowel movement have never felt ... Show Full Comment

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