The Anonymous Widower

Can You Take A Dulcolax With Uncomplicated Pancolonic Diverticular Disease?

I was suffering from constipation this morning, as the low barometric pressure was drawing the water out of my body.

So I wondered if I could safely take one of my usual Dulcolax tablets.

I asked Google AI, the question in the title of this post and received this reply.

You should not take Dulcolax with uncomplicated pancolonic diverticular disease, especially during a flare-up, without first consulting a healthcare provider. Stimulant laxatives like Dulcolax can be risky and may cause issues, such as gastrointestinal problems or increased risk of perforation. Instead, a healthcare provider will likely recommend consulting them for advice on which constipation treatments, if any, are appropriate, such as bulk-forming laxatives if your diet is insufficient.

I didn’t take any Dulcolax tablets.

But I’ve just hydrated myself with a bottle of Adnams Ghost Ship 0.5% Beer and it did the trick!

October 21, 2025 - Posted by AnonW | Food, Health | Adnams Ghost Ship 0.5% Beer, Artificial Intelligence, Beer, Constipation, Diverticular Disease, Dulcolax