Citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Susie
• September 8, 2019

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Followed the Clenpiq instructions to a T. All it did was give me really bad cramps, chills. Did not work... lost a day at work for absolutely nothing. Have to do the whole thing over but will NEVER use CLENPIQ again"

• JGano
• January 15, 2019

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Used Clenpiq for routine screening colonoscopy. Not covered by insurance, so cost was $150. But that's the best $150 I've spent. Very easy to take.....only 5.5 oz per dose (split dose). It doesn't taste good, since it's concentrated, but I think anyone can get down 5.5 oz. Just a bit more than a measuring cup. Had no side effects whatsoever, no cramping/pain, you just go - nice and easy. I think the worst part for me was not being able to eat. TIP: ask your doctor about eating a light breakfast the day of the prep. That's what I did, 3 scrambled eggs and piece of toast. Makes the fasting MUCH easier vs. stopping solids the night before. I also drank LOTS of fluids on prep day, which made the amount required during the prep less. You are supposed to drink several glasses of fluids after each dose of Clenpiq, but I didn't drink that much and was perfectly fine."

• TWano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2019

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "I took same day prep for 5 am colonoscopy next day. Started bottle one at 4 pm. I had bowel movements an hour later and that lasted off and on for another hour. No cramps or nausea. Took bottle 2 at 10pm and went after an hour. I was asleep by 12:30 and up the next day procedure. First colonoscopy but if it’s this easy I won’t be apprehensive next time."

• Noesark
• March 23, 2019

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "I am a healthy 54 year old who put off the colonoscopy. I remember taking a liquid for a test when pregnant and it was horrible. I don’t drink soda/pop at all. My procedure was at 12:30 . I tried to get an earlier one because I had read I might get hungry. I took the clenpiq at 5 pm as directed. I was so so surprised that I could drink it so easily. It wasn’t yummy but it was sweet and I drank it quickly. It worked great. No nausea no pain just worked. I only had one trip that I had to race to bathroom and sort of dripped as I waited too long. Not to be gross but it felt like I was peeing from your butt. I woke up at 7 am the next morning. I took the second bottle with ease again. Not as much in my system to get out. I had no trips to bathroom during the night and slept well. I feared I’d be hungry as the week before ate a lot on vacation. I was not famished at all. The worst part of my prep was that I had broth for lunch day before."

• malab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2023

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Started liquids two days before because of past esophageal cancer surgery. No problem with drinking prep, but began getting numbness and neuropathy in my hands and feet. Within two days after the procedure, which was fine, have had malabsorption and dehydration in the entire body, and 6 weeks later it has not gotten better despite all meds and probiotics to help. This prep destroyed my gut flora, flushed it out of my stomach, and I fear I may never get it back. I had no issues before this prep. I would recommend to anyone trying the Clenpiq, to run as fast as you can to try something else. This has totally screwed up my gut and absorption and it may never get better. 6 weeks is too long to deal with side effects. The test went well though."

• Kimo4...
• July 23, 2013

Prepopik (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Used for repeat colonoscopy after my first one, a year ago. Compared to Golytely that I used the first time, this was easier for me and tasted 100% better. The Dr saw no difference in the quality and now I don't have to return for 5 years. Why anyone would opt for a high volume, nasty tasting prep when this is available I don't know."

• J9ano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Took first dose at 6pm. Started bowel movements about an hour later. Done by 10:30. Woke up at 4 am for second dose. Half hour later, felt nauseous. Another half hour and vomited everywhere. Vomited three times in an hour. Must of vomited it all out because it did not do it’s intended purpose. Felt like I was so ill for five hours. Had to cancel procedure because wasn’t cleared out and nauseous."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2022

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "I followed all instructions for the Clenpiq Preparation- it did not work and my colonoscopy was a failure. In other words- my bowels were not cleared out and my doctor told me he could not proceed. Now I have to get another Colonoscopy. My bowels did not clear until almost 12 hours after I took this preparation (second bottle). This drug is a failure, way too expensive and should be immediately removed from the market. For my next Colonoscopy- I will go back to "over the counter"- much more reliable and cost effective."

• kris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2023

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Waste of time and money. I have very regular bowels and had to take both bottles and didn't work. Scrambled at midnight to find laxative since I would be charged by Dr if I was unable to have procedure! Has very low reviews overall on most websites."

• AS2000
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2023

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience with Clenpiq. The first bottle went down fine, as well as all of the water required immediately afterwards. But when I drank the second bottle at 5am the next morning, I was only able to keep the contents in my stomach for 5 minutes before experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. Unable to keep any liquids down despite continued attempts over the next 2 hours, I experienced dry mouth and skin as I de-hydrated. My colonoscopy had to be cancelled due to inability to complete prep."

• Aimee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2019

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "This is 3rd colonoscopy, first time using ClenPiq. Prior colonoscopies I used the Miralax prep. This was definitely a lot easier, way less nausea. But I did experience a wicked migraine from it. I started the prep , 1st bottle at 5PM with five 8 ounce glasses of water over a four hour period . Very sweet/salty. Definitely chased with water. Took about 45 minutes to kick in. Less time on the toilet compared to Miralax. Started 2nd dose at 2AM. Only drank half the bottle , with three 8 ounce glasses of water, because I knew I was cleaned out. So aside from the migraine, this prep was a lot easier. Colonoscopy was a success. Doctor commented on how clean I was."

• Buffy
• June 2, 2019

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "I’ve had probably 7 colonoscopies since 1995 & this CLENPIQ prep is BY FAR the best tasting prep I’ve ever had (aside from the pills which is still my number 1 but they won’t give them out anymore). It sort of tastes like five hour energy’s in the little red bottle. I always have major anxiety and basically gag before I even taste the prep because I already know in my head what it’s going to taste like and I have a really hard time getting it down. But the CLENPIQ was seriously super easy to get down. I had the cranberry flavor. I never understood, with all these advances in medicine, why they couldn’t make a better tasting prep! FINALLY! My doctor gave me this from his office so I don’t know what the cost is."

• Jrcah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2023

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Had my third colonoscopy today. The first two cleanings were done with the old gallon jug mix. My doctor ordered Clenpiq for this one. Horrible experience. The prep never seemed to be working. Clear then dirty, clear then dirty. Was up all night even though I started prep at 11 a.m. and had a second doze at 3 p.m. Using the old prep I simply started drinking it - started pooping and was running clear by bedtime. Was not sure doc could perform the procedure but the colon was clear enough that it was completed. Use the old stuff it works. Even all the nurses in the outpatient unit started talking about how Clenpiq does not work well after I questioned whether or not they thought the procedure could be done. Will never understand why my doctor prescribed this."

• Jo Doe
• April 25, 2019

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Horrible taste a combination of a sugar and sulfur taste. Soft bowels 2 hours after 1st dose. After 2nd dose, soft bowel 2 hours later. Hour 4 first good burst but not enough to clean out for procedure to be successful. I need to repeat procedure. PS. Had the diarrhea AFTER the procedure. Do NOT recommend."

• medsD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2023

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Not my first prep, but almost my last. It definitely cleaned me out and almost took me down the drain as well. Ended up in hospital for a few days and never had the colonoscopy. Inquire about alternatives if you are sensitive to any meds or if you prefer not to have near-death experiences be part of your colonoscopy prep."

• IMarie
• November 4, 2020

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "I would definitely do this prep again if they don't come up with something even better by my next procedure. No cramping, no vomiting, no feeling like a lot of liquid sitting in my stomach. Taste was not good but tolerable (drank it down and sucked on a lemon drop to get taste out of my mouth.) I read a lot of reviews on preps and I think the low residue diet 3 days before helped a whole lot. I wasn't sure it would clean me out because I didn't have near the BM's like when taking other preps but I was cleaned out. No warning sign for bathroom time, muscles seem to just open up. I would try to up my electrolyte drinks next time because they had to give me some, although I drank lots of liquids (for someone who doesn't like water.) I had read so many negative comments on this prep but sounds like it just depends on the individual."

• Mimi
• July 7, 2019

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "I had been putting off doing the procedure because I had such a horrible experience with Suprep (I know some people love it but for me it came with significant negative side effects and resulted in poor prep). My Dr. wanted me to do a 2 day regimen involving 4 smaller doses. I was so insistent that I wasn't doing it if that was my only option and the nurse told the Dr. I might be a good candidate for Clenpiq. I was petrified of trying something new but Clenpiq was like night and day. They gave me cranberry and while it wasn't pleasant, I found it far more appealing than Suprep & less to drink. It was also so much milder that I was afraid it wasn't going to work. I was also able to sleep in between which I hadn't been able to do on the other one. I would 100% use this again. To be fair I also ate a low fiber diet for 5 days instead of just the recommended 3 days. I am relieved there is a product that I know I can use when I have to go for the next one."

• apseals
• January 11, 2021

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "I ate a low fiber diet for 6 days prior and a soft food diet the day before. I took a zofran 30 min before drinking each bottle. Started at 2pm and followed directions. After drinking the first, (I held my nose), I sucked a lemon drop to get the taste out of my mouth. I drank my five 8 oz glasses in about 3 hours time and nothing happened, so I walked around and drank more Gatorade. This was the time I was most uncomfortable. After the prep started working, I was ok. At 8pm I started the 2nd round. I drank it more slowly with sips of Gatorade. Prep started working around 9pm. My bowel finished cleaning quickly which surprised me. It is now midnight. I feel fine and ready to sleep, which was why I started the prep so early. I have done the pills (not available anymore), the laxatives, the hydrotherapy etc. If no hydro is available again, I would use clenpiq again with the extra advance prep I mentioned above without hesitation. I think it made a huge difference in my experience."

• Anony...
• May 22, 2020

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "First dose Clenpiq : stomach pain and nauseous; visits to the bathroom were no more than 3. Second dose: after 15 minutes of the intake, felt nauseous and like in seconds and on my way to the bathroom, I vomited all of it. I don’t think I will be ok to have my colonoscopy and will I never ever use this product again."

• Ouch
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2019

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Crushing chest pain 1.5 hours after ingestion. Seems to be working but absolutely agonizing pain, cramps and sweating. Dreading the follow up dose. Three stars because it seems to be clearing me but good lord the pain and sweats. With love, from the can."

• Affa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2018

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "This was my fourth colonoscopy and by far the most tolerable prep. The split-dose regimen, which involves drinking 8 oz. of Clenpiq early in the evening the day before the procedure, and another 8 oz. the next morning, means that an entire day doesn't have to be spent in close proximity to a toilet. The taste itself was surprisingly fine at first but then got progressively worse — for reasons I don’t understand — with each succeeding mouthful. Fortunately though, it’s not much to drink so it wasn’t a major problem. No comparison certainly to previous years when one had to down a whole gallon of absolutely awful-tasting stuff. Clenpiq’s list price is expensive, but a coupon the doctor gave me and whatever the pharmacist managed to do vis-à-vis insurance, brought my cost down from $145.00 to $46.00 — worth every penny as far as I’m concerned. One caveat: when Clenpiq begins to work you don’t want to dawdle getting to the bathroom :)"

• T MC
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2018

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "I just took this on Tuesday for my colonoscopy on Wednesday. Per my doctor's instructions, I drank the first little bottle at 3:00 pm with five 8 oz glasses of water and it started to work about 30 minutes and I went about 7 times. I drank the second little bottle at 8:00 pm with three 8 oz glasses of water. It started working 1 hour later and I went about 8 times and then a few times during the night and 1 time in the morning. It did not taste bad it was very tolerable-very sweet easy to drink. I would not suggest to drink the second bottle in the morning if you have your appointment then because you will still be going. This medication made this process very easy compared to the go-lytley. This is my 3rd prep and this was the easiest."

• Angie
• September 17, 2019

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "My 1st colonoscopy - I have terrible gag reflexes so the thought of drinking the cleanse was not appealing. I used Clenpiq and would recommend it to anyone! Two five oz bottles, no cramping, no issues at all. Slept all night. Discuss with your Dr. if you have hypertension. I actually told me Dr. I wasn't sure it worked on the morning of my test because it was so gentle."

• avidr...
• April 7, 2017

Prepopik (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Prepopik has been the most effective pre-colonoscopy solution I've ever used. Since my mother died of colon cancer in her early 40s I started to have colonoscopy tests early in my life. The large bottles of solution I've had to drink previously were unbearable to me. I've had to postpone tests because I was unable to drink the horrible stuff and "the day before" was always a nightmare. This time the only medicinal potions I've had were two five ounce drinks which were actually not horrible. They did the job - boy, did they ever. Cleansed me of everything, including my dignity. Started to work after some two hours and did not cease. Post the procedure I had two bouts of diarrhea immediately after coming home, and then I was fine."

• Austin
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2022

Clenpiq (citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate) for Bowel Preparation "Clenpiq works but the problem is the packaging. The first bottle was very difficult to open. The second was impossible. My daughter couldn't open it either -- no one could. At 5 am I had to find a hacksaw to cut it open and drip the contents into a glass. Others have commented online about the ridiculous bottle. It's insane that a company charges $170 for a product that literally cannot be opened at stressful time."