MoviPrep User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Vicpoop
• April 13, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Got this moviprep with no instructions from the hospital. Great... What a good start. Took the first liquid between 8-9 pm and for me it was a bit of a struggle to drink that much ( unless it's wine!) About an hour later was on loo continuously so was working but by 12 I was still running to the loo..... No sleep cause of a bit of a painful tummy and gurgling.... The worst part is the ring sting....ring of fire is an understatement as I think my behind is a volcano now. Took my second lot and am now waiting. Use Vaseline as it does help relieve the burning inferno that is now my backside."

• Bella
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "Most reviews are commenting on the taste & that’s been the least of my concerns with it. I started my first dose at around 3:30pm & as soon as I finished at 4:30pm, I had my first bowel movement & it’s been non stop ever since. I started my 2nd dose around 8:30pm & drank 3/4 of it, as I’ve been on non stop trips to the bathroom. I’ve read through all of the reviews on here (had the time whilst sitting on the toilet for the better part of 7 hours) & only a handful of people have described what I’m experiencing. My stomach must be particularly sensitive to this product. I’m concerned that I may have to cancel my appointment if this doesn’t stop. This experience has turned me off ever using this again."

• Ambli
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "Well....I am a very anxious person who can’t deal with anything without going into panic mode but in all honesty apart from it being unpleasant and spending five hours on the toilet, it wasn’t that bad! I don’t think it tasted that bad either, not something I’d buy for a regular drink ha ha but overall I didn’t find drinking it difficult. Bowel movements didn’t start till about 2 hours after drinking it but when they did start it wasn’t the explosive experience I thought it would have been. And apart from causing me to get piles, I didn’t feel unwell or get bad cramps or anything. I did a lot of worrying for nothing. Now for the colonoscopy!"

• Missark
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2013

For Bowel Preparation "This is the 4th colonoscopy I have had. I WILL NEVER PREP WITH MOVIPREP again. Tastes like moldy salt water with a twist of moldy lime. I literally gagged trying to get this down and yes I used a straw. It is expensive! If you have an early morning appointment, you are up 1 a.m. (For me) to do Part 2. No prep experience is pleasant, MoviPrep is disgusting."

• splitty
• March 25, 2014

For Bowel Preparation "The first taste of the Orange Moviprep hit my lips at 4pm sharp, finished the liter in approx 50 mins... 10 mins later ....."action stations"! Exactly 1 hour to start doing its thing. A few slight cramps, but all in all pretty good. Not looking forward to the next session though.. I feel empty already. Wondering if I really need the second dose. Anyhow, best to be safe, as I really don't want to do this again for another 5 years minimum! 1 liter of salty-sweet-thick-watery stuff. I can do this, especially if washing down with a nice cold beer (or 4) Got to be happy with that."

• Grillz
• February 10, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "I had really freaked myself out reading other peoples experiences, I retch with bad smells, never mind bad tastes. I have taken the orange flavoured one about 1 hour ago, a lot of gurgling going on as I type. I decided to mix in a big dose of sugar free, double concentrate, orange squash and it made the moviprep taste ok, slight after taste, but quick chew of sugar free gum and that's gone. The only issue I have and will have again in 4 hours is the volume, its a lot to drink. But definitely not too bad with big dose of squash"

• Lynsxo
• January 4, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I'm 29 and this is my second time in less than two months having to take moviprep. They couldn't complete the colonoscopy the first time around. Everyone has different side effects but for me it makes me so sick. I have to get a colonoscopy every two years and this terrifies me. I'm very petite and my stomach just doesn't hold out to 2L of it. I took the first batch at 5pm and took me 2hrs. 2nd batch not so easy. Started at 9pm and it's now 10.30pm and I can't stop vomiting. I've drunk half of the 2nd batch and my bowel is clear so I'm hoping that will be enough for my colonoscopy tomorrow. The no eating and sitting on toilet doesn't bother me at all, I wish there was something less nauseating!"

• Lorenzo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2013

For Bowel Preparation "I wanted to prove to myself that I could take it, so I just gulped the stuff down as quickly as possible. Tastes like salty sour lemon candy and a little like bitter lemon. Now I have to wait 5 years to have this much fun again. Not a pleasant experience but I can tolerate it every 5 years."

• Nicole
• July 13, 2015

For Bowel Preparation "I'm 24 and had to take the prep for a colonoscopy. I was able to fairly easy get the first half down with no problem- but really struggled with the second half of the bottle. By the second bottle I was only able to get a few sips down before I threw it up (not a very pleasurable experience). I didn't have any stomach cramping and the prep worked well in clearing out my bowles. As someone else mentioned I did have some chills after taking the prep. Luckily, I was still able to have the procedure done even after only drinking half the recommended dosage. Not a fun experience but it was overall effective! Good luck!"

• Miller
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2021

For Bowel Preparation "It doesn’t have a nice taste - the first couple of glasses it’s ok, then it becomes disgusting . I’m not sure exactly what it is that makes it so , but I found it tolerable if I quickly sipped some Lucozade after chugging a couple of mouthfuls. After the first dose I felt bloated with water, some mild cramping, tummy ache. Started first dose at 5pm and finished by 7pm. So I had an hour rest in between and drank some Apple juice. Lots bubbles in my tummy . Started second dose at 8pm, started pooping at 08:41pm. It’s so gross, water coming out your butthole is just not right, but needs must. It’s now 23:35 and a bowel movement still occurs now and then . I was really worried about this prep but all in all it’s not too bad at all. Is it pleasant ? No. But I don’t feel sick , cramps were mild and short, the bowel movements are not explosive. It’s been gentle on my system . I put Vaseline outside and inside my posterior and I’m not sore. Good luck !"

• Bexley
• April 30, 2014

For Bowel Preparation "Like many others I was given this preparation for a colonoscopy. The instructions directed me to take 1 x 1 litre mix the previous day, and the second 1 x 1 litre mix on the morning of the examination. The taste was salty but bearable, I added orange squash to improve the flavour of the lemon flavoured mix, I think any addition is guaranteed to improve the flavour as it is bland and salty, refrigerating it also helped to take the edge off the taste. The first 1 x 1 litre started working after approx 25 mins, but it took approx 4.5 hours before I could comfortably / safely without fear of needing a sprint to loo, go to bed to sleep. The second dose started working immediately, approx 5 minutes ..... It certainly does it's job!!"

• Glued...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Omg it tastes vile. I'm struggling to get through the first litre. I'm not looking forward to the aftermath or taking the 2nd litre. I'm just looking forward to eating after my colonoscopy tomorrow. I'm so hungry.. ."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2015

For Bowel Preparation "This is not the nightmare many are making it out to be. No cramps or nausea. Tastes like a lime drink with a bit thicker texture. It is a bit salty, but that's to help you not get dehydrated when the show starts. Fast-acting and extremely effective. I may just make this a routine patio drink."

• Lexia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "Nothing can prepare you for how bad Moviprep tastes. It is close to undrinkable. I took first dose at 2pm and the next dose at 8pm. I went to bathroom a lot quicker on the second dose than on the first. I felt completely drained after the first session. This is a necessary evil, however, if there is a next time, it will have to be through a feeding tube."

• Julia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2013

For Bowel Preparation "I'm 18 years old and am having a colonoscopy. I have trouble drinking things that taste gross and salt water even in the ocean makes me gag. Weeks of being terrified and hearing all the horror stories associated with this bowel prep, I finally got to the day before my appointment. I purchased the Moviprep and poured the first packet into a 1L bottle and MIXED IN 4 CRYSTAL LIGHT LEMON LIME packets and shook it all up and put it in the fridge. When the time came to drink it, it went down easy, unlike many of the other people I have read, and it just tasted overly sweet. It did have a slight after taste of salt, so keep a glass of 7UP beside you to wash it away."

• motog...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I have no idea where some folk get their MoviPrep from, but I'm in the UK and got it free through the NHS to use in preparation for an endoscopy to check my bowels. First off, the taste was fine - just like a powdered lemon juice - absolutely no problems drinking it - in fact I enjoyed watching TV whilst sipping it! It took about 1.5 hours before I had my first toilet visit, but at no time was I concerned that I might lose control. My stools became watery after the second visit and continued that way for about 10 or more visits. To my surprise, I went to bed, about 2 hours after my last drink, I didn't have to get up in the night. In the morning, slight watery movement and then went to hospital. The surgeon said that my bowel was clear"

• Jelly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "I had a colonoscopy yesterday and was so afraid. I was very anxious over taking moviprep as I had read all the horror stories. It was nowhere near as bad as expected. Sure the taste is vile but I used a straw, drank it chilled and paced myself and followed each mouthful with apple juice. The bowel prep was effective and despite horror stories , found that the loose stools were urgent and frequent but not uncontrollable. I stayed near the bathroom and read a lot or watched tv. Colonoscopy and prep although not pleasant, not quite the ordeal I expected"

• The...
• August 30, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "Moviprep is the worst thing I ever tasted in my entire life. I’d rather have a litre of apple cider vinegar! What’s the point to make a medication so awful that the patients can’t hold it down! Completely pointless!"

• LFano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "Moviprep was absolutely vile! However was able to get the litre and a half down without throwing up. Try put fruit juice such as orange and put it in the fridge once made up. Moviprep was not as bad as I thought I began going to the toilet after 45 minutes of drinking this. I had no pain at all and used wipes and Vaseline to avoid getting sore. Although the drink was the worst thing I have ever tasted, it isn’t as bad as everyone says for the overall experience. This is my first time using moviprep and I was able to keep most of it down and did not feel unwell throughout this process."

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2010

For Bowel Preparation "Very difficult to get down. Could not finish all of second dose, left about 2 ounces. It worked very quickly. Just some hints that might help you. Drink it very cold. If hard to sip, just gulp it down. Suck on hard candy in between each glass. Use moistened wipes to alleviate burning rectum, also used Preparation H. Glad its all over and I hope everyone's results will be as good as mine. Can wait 3 yrs for next one. Hopefully, by then they will have something more palatable."

• Kim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2014

For Bowel Preparation "The idea of taking it is worse than actually taking it. Used Moviprep in split dosing (4pm then 2 am) to prepare for colonoscopy this morning. The reviews here helped, so thanks! I followed the suggestion to add crystal light to the mix and it worked great. I recommend 3 lemonade packets for each litre. Drinking the mixture cold in a covered cup with a straw worked well. I didn't find it to be nearly as unpleasant as some of the other reviewers. I ate broth based soups 2 days out and had only clear liquids the day before the procedure when I started taking the mixture. It started working about 1.5 hours after my first sip."

• j val...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2014

For Bowel Preparation "I began the first prep at 6pm. I mixed it with ice cold water and lemon Crystal Light. Not too bad. I finished the first prep within the allotted one hour. The worst part was cramping, bloating and chills. Everything that came out was solid waste. I began the second prep at 2am. This one took almost three hours to finish (drained). But everything that came out was mostly water-based. Also, no cramping, bloating or chills. The colonoscopy was a total breeze. My gastro called me a lovely patient. The key I believe is to have as little undigested food in your GI tract as possible prior to the prep, which is where fasting for at least one day comes into play. (Worked for me)"

• J McK
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2014

For Bowel Preparation "This was my first colonoscopy prep. MoviPrep tastes like a salty, lemon flavored drink. I chilled mine beforehand and I think that made it go down easier. My doctor's orders were to follow a clear fluids diet in the morning and then start a liter of MoviPrep at 5pm and at 10pm. It started to work before I finished the last of the first one. After about an hour and a half on and off the pot, it all settled and I rested until the next dose at 10pm. I did some research and decided to follow a soft diet the day before I started MoviPrep, so maybe that helped the whole process. It really wasn't that bad."

• epiph...
• February 28, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "I took this medication, MoviPrep, the day before my colonoscopy. I dreaded taking the solution, but it is really not that bad, or it was not for me. The prepared liquid tasted a lot like Alka Seltzer Cold Plus lemon to me. I did not have a hard time with the taste of MoviPrep at all. I felt really bloated after that first bottle, but that subsided quick. I went to the bathroom fast, and I went a lot. In fact, I am still going but the bloat seems to gone away. This is my first colonosopy , and of course I am nervous about it. I think it is good I am going, cause it is very important to be screened."

• Darn
• March 1, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "My appointment was at 0900 this morning. I took 1 dose of Moviprep at 1700 last night and, thereafter, 1.5 litres of water over the course of the evening. The taste is not great but I divided the solution into 3 glasses and committed to finish each glass in one session. To my surprise, I finished all of it in 10 mins. It took about 1 hour to get things moving and after 4 hours, it stopped taking effect. The next dose was taken at 0500 on the day of the appointment (today). Same level of commitment saw it consumed rapidly and it seemed to take effect almost immediately. Two hours later, my bowel was emitting a clear yellow, odourless liquid and within 3 hours, I had dried up. The consultant commented on how clean my bowel was!!"