Clenpiq and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Ben...
• November 3, 2021

For Bowel Preparation "I haven’t had the Clenpiq nor the second procedure yet, but want to tell you that I had a colonoscopy 3 months ago using Suprep for prep. I had so much cramping that I ended up in the ER, but did go and got done with the procedure, which, since I haven’t completed the second bottle, the test wasn’t clear. Changed doctor who has prescribed Clenpiq and assured me I would not have a similar experience. I will update this when I go through the procedure after Dec 13th."

• jrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2023

For Bowel Preparation "Had my third colonoscopy this morning, my first with Clenpiq. This prep was my least 'favorite.' The middle-of-the-night second dose (actually 2 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. procedure) has two drawbacks. First, it interrupts your sleep. Second, I had a run attack in the car on the way to the facility at 9:00 a.m. and had to make an emergency detour to my office restroom, which fortunately was around the corner. I never had morning cramps with over-the-counter preps that have to be completed earlier in the evening. Also, it has magnesium, which is bad for the kidneys. My doctor didn't catch that from my CKD history. I learned after the fact. Miralax does not have magnesium. Clenpiq water dosing seems to be about the same as Miralax. Cramps from Clenpiq lasted all day, although no actual movements after the procedure. And much higher cost. The positives were not too bad tasting, and the bowel was clean. Next time I'll be back to using Miralax."

• kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2020

For Bowel Preparation "I took Clenpiq at 4:30 PM, then 12:30 AM second bottle. Colonoscopy scheduled 9 AM. No cramping. No bowel movement. Procedure canceled."

• jan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 6, 2025

For Bowel Preparation "Awesome product. Doesn't taste good, but it's tolerable to only drink 5 oz of meds twice, and the rest of the hydration prep be whatever clear liquids you want. No cramping, and works pretty fast."