How long do laxatives stay effective? ?

Question

Around 2 in the morning I took Dulcolax, and right now it is 1:45 in the afternoon and my stool is still loose, like it's like I have diarrhea, but only it is worse because whenever I have to go to the bathroom my stomach hurts and I get this feeling like I might pass out but then I am fine after I go to the bathroom, how long will the laxative keep doing this for, because I only needed it for a one time thing, oh and I'm 15 and was it safe for me to take a laxative, on the box it said you can take it if you are 12 years old or older and I'm wondering if it has anything to do with my age, I mean you might be able to take it at 12 but maybe the recommended age is like 18

Answer 1

wait it out it will pass soon,

it depends on your system how fast and long it will work ,

Answer 2

I never heard of anyone dying of a laxative so you probably just have to wait it out. Usually, i think they last 6-12 hours.

Answer 3

I sounds like it could last 24 hours for you.

Laxatives are very harsh on one's system & usually do cause cramps.

You are better off trying 1 glass of prune juice each AM or something with high fiber like Metamucil which is a fiber product.

Also, you can try the cereal Fiber One which if you take 2 servings you've got your entire day's requirement for fiber.

Remember to drink lots of water when you take fiber.

Good luck