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Would It Be Safe To Take Bisacodyl For Bloating Of Stomach?

Would it be safe to take Bisacodyl 5mg delayed release if I ate too much food and also unhealthy food the previous day, I have felt bloated on my right lower side of my abdomen and although it has gone down, an ultrasound in emergency last night showed more stool than I have voided today. I have no pains just discomfort from being bloated, i have fluctuating blood pressure between 135/88 to around 150/90, i have been under a lot of stress the past week,more than I have in my lifetime. I tried gas x the night before with some change and i havnt taken any medications since and i currently am not prescribed to take anything.
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Hello,

Bisacodyle is a stimulant laxative not useful for bloating. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Also, avoid dairy products and gluten contains food.

Use tablet Simethicone drug twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved, then please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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Would It Be Safe To Take Bisacodyl For Bloating Of Stomach?

Hello, Bisacodyle is a stimulant laxative not useful for bloating. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Also, avoid dairy products and gluten contains food. Use tablet Simethicone drug twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved, then please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu