Prepopik and Diarrhea: What Users Say

• avi...
• April 7, 2017

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 about two hours and did not cease. Post the procedure, I had two bouts of diarrhea immediately after coming home, and then I was fine."

• csc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I had a positive experience with Prepopik; the best thing about this style of prep is its allowance for the patient to consume fluids that appeal to her. Although getting the concentrate down in 5 oz or so is mildly unpleasant, it has a fizz to it and could be worse. It took 2.5 hours after ingestion for me to start passing stool, so I was mildly concerned that the prep wouldn't work for me, but I went on to have diarrhea for a few hours, slept most of the rest of the night, and followed the same pattern for the early morning dose, and produced only clear yellow liquid within four hours of the morning dose in time for my procedure. All in all, a positive experience, and I also included white wine in the evening 'clear liquids.'"

• Cob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2015

For Bowel Preparation "It worked, but it caused me to pass out. I took this as instructed - 1 dose at 4 pm and another at 8 pm. My doctor's instructions were to drink 2 16 oz glasses of water/beverage or more after the 4 pm dose, and that liquids could continue to be consumed after the second dose until midnight. I drank some herbal tea. Things went fine after the first dose, and it seemed gentle enough. I went to the restroom several times and things seemed to be moving along. I took the second dose and by 10 pm thought I was done. I woke up at 12:30 am with stomach cramps and a pounding headache. I had watery diarrhea and became very dizzy. I stood up and passed out, hitting my head."

• Kat...
• August 16, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I used Prepopik for a colonoscopy today. Used it as instructed by my Dr., and the last dose was 10 pm for a 9:30 am procedure. I get colonoscopies every three years, so I have had many experiences with different solutions. Prepopik was very easy to use as it is not as intense as others. I had no side effects, however, I still had diarrhea when it was time for the procedure. Not fun, and my system was not nearly as clean as with all others I have used. That being said, I would not use this again as it is more important to prep well to get the best result from the colonoscopy. I would put up with inconvenience to ensure a clean colon. I will ask not to use this next time."

• DrK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "I've had a colonoscopy every year since I was 10 years old. I am now 31. I have Crohn's disease. I have had diarrhea for two weeks. After drinking this, I had the first solid BM. Last time I will let my DR prescribe this as prep."

• Erm...
• March 4, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "Taking this was fine. The procedure was okay. I am having diarrhea for days after the procedure. Pain and cramping before bowel movement. Will not take again."