Plenvu User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)
Plenvu has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 434 reviews on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 46% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Plenvu
- Twi...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 2, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "I took this in preference to Klean Prep, as the quantity to drink was much less. This was the only difference. I took Motilium on the tongue before both doses, which stopped nausea. However, the taste and thick consistency made this very hard to swallow, and only great resolve got me through. My restricted low fiber diet was such a help. As my consultant said, what goes in has to come out! Following the first dose, I had two movements only and felt well. Same after the morning dose - which was worse than the first - but about four watery movements and just a little cramping, and that was it. However, the only way I could get this down was the lesser quantity. I could not ever take it again, and very thankfully I won't have to, as I'll be 76 in 10 years' time and no tests after 75! Great money to be made by someone who can come up with a bearable solution."
- mic...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 7, 2021
For Bowel Preparation "Many preps in the past. Plenvu is the least amount of fluid intake required that I have tried (why it was appealing). However, Plenvu is the only prep that has made me strongly vomit after the second dose. Probably won't take again for future colonoscopy because can't imagine doing all this torture or preparing to throw up at the end and not have an acceptable result and having to do the prep all over again! No thank you!"
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- How do you take Plenvu for colonoscopy preparation?
- bab...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 6, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "I have a colonoscopy set for today. I started my drink yesterday at about 5:25 PM. An hour later, I had a good poop, then 20 minutes later it started. The hose ran like water. I drank water, about half a jar every 30 minutes, and did good. Four hours later it slowed down, and I slept well till about 3 AM. I had a little flow and stayed awake. I started my second dose at 5:40 AM, and now it's 6:04 AM. I am still drinking, and I can feel my stomach playing the drums and strings. It is going to start coming out again. No vomiting, just a little nausea and a strange warm dizzy feeling, but not bad. I will give an update later today. My appointment is at 11 AM."
- MVa...
- November 22, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "This med tastes nasty, but I was able to finish both the doses. After my 1st dose at 5:30 pm, colon cleansing started in 30 mins and lasted for 3 hours for every 5-10 mins. I took my 2nd dose at 2:30 am, cleansing lasted for about 4 hours, for every 3-5 mins. The best way to drink this is to use a straw and flush it with apple juice after every sip. Though the med description says you can't have it with anything, the nurse told me it is totally fine to drink it with clear juice or clear Gatorade. I was able to finish both the doses in 10 mins. I had 20 oz of water after finishing the med and apple juice. After the 2nd dose, I had the yellow watery bowel movement for 4 hours. I also had a terrible headache after the 2nd dose and chills with both doses, which went away once the med got out of my system. The procedure went well, and the doc was able to see the colon clearly. This med is doable with apple juice, which flushes away the bitter aftertaste."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 14, 2021
For Bowel Preparation "The worst bowel prep I have ever tried. I’ve had two colonoscopies before with no problems. Back on my feet the next day. Not this time!! Managed dose 1 but could not keep down dose 2. Violent vomiting. Had to cancel the colonoscopy. Two days later, I can’t eat; still have horrible cramping and watery stools. I’m pretty tough, but this has tipped me over the edge. And without having the actual procedure!! Hate to think what state I’d be in if I had dose 2!!! Do not take this!!"
- Joh...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 8, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "This is my second colonoscopy and my first time using this bowel prep. Took the first dose around 5 pm, and it was a horrible “mango” flavor, but managed to get it down. Stayed on the pot and was pretty confident I was cleared out by 11 pm. Second dose at 5 am tasted so bad it made me throw up a small amount several times afterward. Managed to get it down finally, which resulted in severe stomach pain and cramps up until the time of my procedure. The procedure itself went well, but a full day later my stomach is still tender and sore from the bowel prep cramps the second dose gave me. The pain and gas appear to be dissipating, but I would not recommend this product to anyone. I don’t remember the name of the bowel prep I used last time, but it was cheaper and didn’t have as many horrible side effects."
- Soo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 18, 2020
For Bowel Preparation "This was my third colonoscopy, and I was told Plenvu was better than the product I used before (an inexpensive over-the-counter product). First, I don’t understand why I had to pay $132 for a product, at best, the same as the stuff that costs $8-$10. Second, I found it really hard to get down (couldn’t finish the second dose) and found the “expulsion” not nearly as thorough. I’m not sure if it was the prep or the procedure, but felt pretty awful for a few days versus being up and about almost immediately after the previous ones. As far as I can tell, there is no advantage to match the extra cost and for me, a really awful experience. I will not use again."
- And...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 24, 2020
For Bowel Preparation "Jan 23, 2020 - Plenvu box has multiple instructions. There is Dose 1 and Dose 2. Enough to confuse you, plus an added instruction from the MD's office. I followed the instruction on Jan 22, the day before. My last bowel movement was Jan 22 at 10:30 PM. I followed the instruction on Jan 23, the day of my procedure. My last bowel movement was 16:15 on the surgery table. I experienced everything the previous reviewers experienced too, plus on the surgery table. Half-liter was much more tolerable any day. I never got an indication of a bowel movement. The fluid was like a roman candle. It blew out like a firecracker."
- KCM...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 10, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "Terrible product. The Gatorade and Miralax prep was much better without the side effects. Plenvu was awful tasting and caused severe nausea. The nausea lasted into the second day after the colonoscopy was completed. I plan to tell the doctor that I do not want to use this product again."
- Joa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 18, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "I wrote my last review after my first dose. Well, four hours after my second dose, my thoughts have changed. The first one was easy. The second dose made me nauseous about halfway through. I didn't finish the liquid because it would have made me vomit. Not that it mattered. I've spent the last four hours on the toilet. My backside is raw. It hurts so bad I cry every time I have to clean it. And I'm very dehydrated. I could keep myself hydrated with the first dose because I could drink, but I couldn't drink past midnight. Which meant I took my second dose by itself. Telling someone to take a second dose during a time when you're not supposed to drink is just cruel. Does it work? Yes. But I'm not sure it's worth it."
- MSK...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 1, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "I was glad I only had to drink half as much prep as I did ten years ago, but the nausea, vomiting, and chills were unexpected side effects. I know there is some really bright person who can develop a better prep that doesn’t include drinking horrible liquids that cause such nausea and vomiting and a general feeling of being ill. I am not exaggerating when I say this prep tastes horrible, and the thick salty sweet is almost impossible to drink. I hope it works, and I can have the procedure tomorrow morning. If not, I won’t repeat this prep again and will ask for the older stuff that was bad but didn’t make me sick."
- Jen...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 11, 2020
For Bowel Preparation "Dose 1 of Plenvu was started around 5 PM. Mixed with 16 oz of water, you have approximately 30 minutes to finish the dose. You will need it! This stuff is thick, and the taste is undesirable. I choked it down within the 30 minutes and was nauseated for about 2 hours. It took about 45 minutes for the first bowel movement, and the abdominal pain during that time was excruciating. On the plus side, it cleared me out well. Once you start, stay near a bathroom because you will certainly be using it. Dose 2 consisted of the last 2 dose packs with another 16 oz of water. Still hard to choke down, and lots of nausea. The moral of the story is that it tastes awful, causes abdominal pain and nausea, but it does what it is supposed to."
- Lor...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 22, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "The doctor said this was a new medication and it would be easier than last time. Last time, it was simple. No side effects. I don’t know which meds he gave. Right now, I am soooo ill. It felt like a 9 out of 10. Like the stomach flu. Diarrhea and vomiting. This was after the second dose. I NEVER felt this with the other meds. Today, after the colonoscopy, if I can even make it there, I will find out the other meds."
- ARa...
- January 7, 2021
For Bowel Preparation "Took my first dose, it was horrible tasting. I could barely take a sip without gagging in disgust. I got a method of a sip of the medicine, then a sip of apple juice going, and that worked. About 8 hours later, I started my second dose, which surprisingly tasted even worse than the first dose. I drank half, and after 5 minutes, projectile vomited everything. I waited about 10 minutes and finished the rest and laid down, thinking I would be fine. Nope, as soon as I got back up, I projectile vomited the rest again. Hopefully, I will still be able to have my procedure, but seeing as I threw up all of dose 2, I’m not sure how that will go. 0/10 would not recommend, if you have any other options, please go with those."
- Jay...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 22, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "I would highly recommend this prep, which I chose for my first colonoscopy. It's the lowest volume option (less to drink), and while I suspect they all taste horrible, I was able to drink this without issue (kept it cold, used a straw to minimize contact with taste buds, and sipped water to clear the aftertaste immediately). I get an upset stomach easily but didn't experience that with this prep. It was effective but with no cramping or nausea, and I didn't have to get up in the middle of the night. I did scale back on certain foods a few days prior, however, (red meat, anything with skin (onions, grapes, etc.). Doc said prep was excellent."
- Sue...
- November 19, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "I have had several colonoscopies, so never look forward to the prep. I followed some other suggestions, which is to drink lots of water well before you start the prep. Also, make sure contents are dissolved before drinking; taste was better than most. The first round was easy to get down, followed by water, but the second round is the toughest, trying to keep it down, so took 1-2 sips; waited for gag reflex to stop; rinsed mouth with water; wait and then repeat. Taste wasn’t that bad and got it all down with no issues, but was up most of the night running to the bathroom. Definitely works and was one of the better preps that I’ve had. Tons of water/hydration is the secret and take your time drinking the solution."
- tex...
- January 31, 2020
For Bowel Preparation "3rd colonoscopy. 1st one 9 years ago, 2nd 3 years ago. Previous Golightly and Suprep. This one (Plenvu) is awful. I think the thickness is the most repulsive part. Held my nose with each gulp through a straw and followed with iced tea, which I also mixed with the 1st dose instead of water. Second dose at 2 AM mixed with water only. Not as thick, easier to get down, chased with iced tea. Couldn’t finish the last 2 oz. No cramps, not explosive, passing water BUT...it’s the color of iced tea and not sure if it’s fecal matter or just due to my drinking tea. Some preps say nothing 2 hrs before the procedure, my doctor’s office said 3 and the nurse said 4, which is it??? My husband took pills for his and it was easy for him. My doctor offered and I should’ve tried them....no more liquid preps!!! Nice if this could be administered through IV. Solitaire on iPad on the toilet helps pass the time."
- Lun...
- November 28, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "Very effective way of emptying bowels. I am 18 years old and had my first colonoscopy today. The worst part of Plenvu was the taste, and I struggled very hard with finishing the liquids. I did not have any side effects such as nausea or discomfort, but I did spend a solid 12 hours in the bathroom. I still felt the need to have bowel movements even after my colonoscopy, even though my colon was perfectly clean."
- Blo...
- November 15, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "This tastes like thick, foul ocean water. It has been 8 hours and I have gone some, but I feel bloated and cramping. The doctor has canceled my colonoscopy due to it not working as it should. I even drank more water than required. Once I finally do go, that will literally be $50 down the toilet."
- Har...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 8, 2019
For Bowel Preparation "I followed the instructions exactly as prescribed, as well as switched to a low-fiber diet, avoided foods on the do not eat list (nuts, fruits with seeds/skins, legumes, etc.). The day before I had a breakfast of 2 boiled eggs and a potato roll with a little soy butter. After that, it was nothing but clear liquids. I took my first prep dose and within an hour, it seemed to be working. I took the 2nd dose, and this one almost made me vomit as I felt faint. I had nothing to drink after my 2nd dose and still did not have a successful colonoscopy. I now have to go back for a second one in a few weeks... aaaggghhhhh!!!"
- 55M...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 15, 2021
For Bowel Preparation "I have had three colonoscopies, and this prep was by far the worst, BUT very effective. I started the first dose at 6 PM and had a hard time drinking it all. Within 20 minutes, every negative side effect started ... bloating, nausea, runny nose, chills, feelings of nervousness, and need to vomit, which I did. It kicked in relatively quickly. I drank most of the first dose but not all and went to the bathroom until about 10 PM. I called the doctor, and he gave me tips, including drinking ginger tea. I tried to sleep before the 1:15 AM dose #2 but could not fall asleep. I tried to finish before the side effects started again but could not. I left about 1/4 that I just could not choke down. All the same side effects. I went to the bathroom until about 4 AM and tried to sleep but could not. I went to the bathroom another 5-6 times before the 8 AM procedure. Even though I did not finish and vomited the first dose, I still had clear discharge before the procedure."
- Har...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 20, 2021
For Bowel Preparation "ASPARTAME ALERT! The Plenvu kit came in the mail from a specialty pharmacy and cost me $60. I opened it two days before my procedure as the box top recommended, and was alerted by the "phenylketonuric" warning -- it must have aspartame in it (although that's not listed on the box), and it's an ingredient that gives me irregular heartbeat. After perusing the enormous tissue-paper-thin package insert with a magnifying glass, I finally found that aspartame is an "inactive" ingredient in Pouch 2. I couldn't use this prep and went back to the classic Gatorade with Ducolax and Miralax, and am a happy camper since it was a fine experience. But I'm still out $60 because no one at the doctor's office asked me if aspartame was a problem before calling in the prescription for it, and the pharmacy is only in the business of filling orders, not questioning them."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 6, 2020
For Bowel Preparation "This stuff tastes absolutely horrible. Was able to choke down the first dose, however, I threw up the second dosage but was still able to absorb enough to complete the procedure. It acted very quickly for me (in about 50 minutes) and actually didn’t hurt my stomach too badly at the time. I’m recovering now, and my stomach hurts very badly, and I feel pretty terrible, but it did the job. Overall, it’s effective but pretty unpleasant."
- sam...
- March 9, 2020
For Bowel Preparation "I’m so glad I read some of your comments as I was getting ready to do this. I went to the store to get ice, a straw, and apple juice. Only I didn’t look at it carefully and wound up with spiced cider, which is not going to work. Just took Dose 1. Pretty bad, but I pounded it down in 8 minutes. Ice and straw are key. Lots of crushed ice, not cubes. I am chasing it with Roar organic electrolyte drink in mango tangerine. So the real mango flavor washes away the fake awful one. Waiting to see what happens."
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For Bowel Preparation "Taking the Plenvu was a terrible experience for my daughter. It tasted of salt and almost other things, just awful. The drink made my daughter retch, and after the 2nd dose, she was violently sick. There were no bowel movements whatsoever, and therefore the procedure will have to be canceled. Thank you to this page, as it was very helpful while going through the problems last night."