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What is Stool Softener? Stool softeners are used to relieve constipation by people who should avoid straining during bowel movements because of heart conditions, hemorrhoids, and other problems. They soften stools, making them easier to pass. Read more...Click to read more below


Reasons Taken

9 patients in the community are taking or have taken Stool Softener.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Constipation 5 55%
General health 1 11%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Stool Softener.

  0 mg none 2 mg day 50 mg day 100 mg day 200 mcg day 400 mg day
  4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Stool Softener or how long patients were taking Stool Softener before stopping.

Currently taking Stool Softener

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Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 1 patient evaluation. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 100% 1

Insomnia

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 0% 0
None 100% 1

Top reported side-effects include:

Summary results are based on 1 individual response. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 1)

  • Bobby B
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: mild
    Legs: moderate
    See profile
  • Bobby B
  • by Bobby B
    Sep 14, 2008
  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Constipation

See all evaluation results for Stool Softener



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