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Diatrizoate User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Gastrografin, Angiografin, MD-Gastroview, Cystografin, Renocal-76, Hypaque-76, Hypaque Meglumine, Hypaque Sodium, Cystografin-Dilute, Hypaque Hypaque Cysto Reno-30 Hypaque-M Cardiografin Reno-60 …show all brand names

Diatrizoate has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 reviews on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.

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Diagnosis and Investigation  
6.0
2 reviews for Diagnosis and Investigation 92 medications
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  • kcb
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 30, 2021

Gastrografin (diatrizoate) for Diagnosis and Investigation "I had to get an abdominal CT scan this morning. I was told to take 30 ml Gastrografin mixed with 48 oz. water & a pack of lemonade mix. The taste wasn’t too bad. I had to drink 16 oz. last night and didn’t have any noticeable side effects besides gas. I managed to get through 16 oz. more this morning out of the 32 oz. I was supposed to take. Went to the bathroom & thought I just had to pass gas. Was not gas. Had to take an Imodium to be able to get off the toilet and get my scan done. They still did the scan even though I didn’t finish all of it. I recommend staying close to a toilet and using Imodium for some relief. I have not gone at all since the Imodium and the gas pains have went away. Was told I am ok to go back to regular foods so we’ll see how it goes. Hoping the Imodium lessens the aggressiveness of the diarrhea later on. If you have to take this, good luck."

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  • DLK
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 16, 2023

For Diagnosis and Investigation "Was scheduled for a CT Scan of the Abdomen & given the contrast in the hospital prior to my test, 30 ml of diatrizoate-meg sod over a two-hour period. It was flavored raspberry. I was able to drink the amount completely prior to my test & only had to use the bathroom once with loose stool. After completing the exam, I had to use the facilities once again before my one-hour ride home. I felt full & uncomfortable & not able to eat the rest of the day due to diarrhea. I took 3 (2) mg Imodium to get through the evening. The next morning I still had watery stool & had to take Imodium again & just drank liquids with a small amount of food on the day after the procedure. Not sure if this pertains to everyone or my personal condition, therefore I conclude that it takes a couple of days to expel the contrast and to introduce food & drink slowly with the aid of Imodium if needed."

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