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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Low BP And Loss Of Consciousness

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Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2015
Question: My father is 72 years old and he is facing constipation problem from last few months. Around 15 months back, he went through Gallbladder surgery and it was removed. He has taken Dulcoflex tablet few time earlier. Recently after taking medicine in night he lost is consciousness in morning and almost collapsed and his BP went down to 7-8. Now our Dr. has suggested to take cremalax.

He is taking few other medicines regularly for BP and Prostate
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Answered by Dr. Shama (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Dulcoflex is known to side effects of dizziness, loss of consciousness....

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for writing to Health care Magic.

Dulcoflex is a potent drug used for treatment of constipation. It is known to be associated with few side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, dizziness, decreased blood pressure....
These side effects related to Dulcoflex may be the reason for loss of consciousness after taking medicine in your father.

However Cremalax is a mild drug and it is devoid of the side effects of Dulcoflex.
Hence I advice you to continue Cremalax drug as advised by your doctor. No need to be worried it will not cause the problems as were seen with Dulcoflex.

He needs to continue other drugs as advised by your doctor.
Hope the information provided is helpful to you.

Please do write back for further questions.

With regards
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Low BP And Loss Of Consciousness

Brief Answer: Dulcoflex is known to side effects of dizziness, loss of consciousness.... Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for writing to Health care Magic. Dulcoflex is a potent drug used for treatment of constipation. It is known to be associated with few side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, dizziness, decreased blood pressure.... These side effects related to Dulcoflex may be the reason for loss of consciousness after taking medicine in your father. However Cremalax is a mild drug and it is devoid of the side effects of Dulcoflex. Hence I advice you to continue Cremalax drug as advised by your doctor. No need to be worried it will not cause the problems as were seen with Dulcoflex. He needs to continue other drugs as advised by your doctor. Hope the information provided is helpful to you. Please do write back for further questions. With regards