Colax

[IBS-]

Anyone else taken Colax for constipation? It’s meant to be a colon cleanse - is that good or bad for you?

[Keepstrong]

Hi IBS.

When I first started having IBS 28 years ago, I was on it and it did help . I was on it for two weeks.

I had no problems with it.

Im not on it now , but back then it did help.

I also changed my diet an avoided anything that would kick the IBS off.

I hope you get done relief.

I actually take Duplac every day an it prevents you from getting clogged up.

I hope this helps.🤗 Keep strong

[Eliana5]

I just had a reply to my recent post on here (as I too suffer from chronic and severe constipation). I am normally wary about "colon cleansers" because I think aren't laxatives the same thing, since they both "clear you out". I currently have been taking Senna tablets for five years..but just tired of living like this. I take it on Sundays as I live in a group home where there is staff here on weekdays, groups, etc and weekends are my only "private" time. But the weekend "grind" is getting the best of me and I am fed up and just want something to help me have a bowel movement every day. My friend got her colon perforated on Colax..so I don't think I want to take a colon cleanser. What about something like Prucolapride..it's not a laxative, but something you take (Medication) to have a bowel movement every day..I'm going to see my gastro about this med. It just got approved by FDA to be used for constipation (chronic) in U.S.

[IBS- in reply to Eliana5]

Thank you for the info. Do you know if your friend used Colax regularly or just occasionally?

[Eliana5 in reply to IBS-]

I think once a week. But she had nasty side effects then perforated her colon..but everyone is different..it may work for you. Let me know as I'm looking for something different myself. ☺

[Eliana5]

I just left you a reply but think it went to wrong person..Just scroll down for my reply. I hope it is helpful..x