Prepopik and Nausea: What Users Say

• Lof...
• May 19, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Had my 15th colonoscopy on 5/18/17. My first one was back in 1983 when the procedure was very new. For me, Prepopik was the best prep ever. The 5 oz powdered drinks were not bad at all. Two nights before the procedure, I drank a 10-ounce bottle of magnesium citrate as prescribed. I had a movement 7 hours later at 4 am. I started my Prepopik (part 1) at 4 pm the day before the procedure. I finished my 5 glasses of Gatorade and apple juice within 90 minutes. Had 2 movements within 2 hours. I started my Prepopik (part 2) at 2 am the morning of the procedure. Finished my 3 glasses of apple juice and Gatorade within 30 minutes, and had 2 movements within 1.5 hours. I had no issues with nausea or cramping. My colonoscopy started about 8:45 am. Some tips: I have a feeling some folks may tend to overeat on their last meal day in fear of starvation on their liquid diet day. This means they will have more to pass the next day. Try eating lighter meals that day. Purchase the softest toilet tissue you can find. It helps. Also, try applying A&D ointment between movements. Good luck, and I hope this helps."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Aside from the out-of-pocket cost ($130.00 for me), I would recommend this drug. It was effective in cleaning out my colon without having to drink copious amounts of fluid. I chose the orange flavor, and it reminded me of powdered Tang orange juice - not unpleasant at all. Better chilled if possible. I followed the split-dose regimen. It took about 90 minutes for the first dose to start working, but the process lasted about 2 hours. I did experience a slight, passing feeling of nausea at first, but it subsided once things got moving. The second dose, the next morning, took about the same amount of time to work, but the process only lasted about an hour. My physician reported that colon prep was 'excellent.'"

• S L...
• June 28, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I had my 5th colonoscopy today, and I used Prepopik for the first time. In past preps, I had horrible experiences with the different drinks that I had tried. Several of them caused me to be very nauseous and even throw up, but this was fantastic. I followed the directions for taking it twice in one evening, and it worked perfectly. I was in the bathroom 45 minutes after the first drink and then went regularly from that point on. I was a little nervous that my output was not as clear as I would have liked, but by the time of the procedure at 8 AM, things were at a good point. The report I received from the doctor said that the prep was excellent and they could see everything clearly. I am so grateful to this company for developing a product that doesn't taste horrible and can be used in such a small amount."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "I was given this prep since my first try was rescheduled due to an adverse reaction to Golytely colon prep. At first, I wasn't sure it was working. I was told by my GI to start at 2 pm with the first packet in 5 oz of liquid and the second packet at 7 pm. I heard bowel sounds at 8 pm, but nothing moving. I did have to use an enema per Dr. orders, however, I did have the prep start working within a few minutes after, and as I write this... well, let's just say it's 11:30 pm and I am still awake using the restroom. No cramping, no nausea, no headaches. It is very gentle. I am a 39-year-old female and have a history of colitis with severe constipation."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Now I have a history of colitis, so this is about my 10th one or more. It was nice that you only had to drink 5 oz of the liquid at one time, followed by 5 more 8 oz glasses of liquid. The taste was more citric with a hint of orange. Much better than the lemon-lime stuff that I have had to drink in the past. Plus, it did not make me nauseous (which is a plus in my book). It did take about 2 hours for me to have my first BM after drinking the Prepopik, and then only 2 more until I had to take the second dose. Then proceeded to go every 45 min to an hour until I went to bed. Didn't wake up during the night to go, only when I woke up an hour prior to my procedure. This is not a fun experience in general, but overall one of the easiest preps I have had."

• Vin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Prepopik is by far the easiest prep to actually take. Easy to throw back and then chase with 40 oz of whatever clear liquid you can tolerate and enjoy. If you ate normally up until the day of the prep and/or have slow-ish bowels, I would try to start earlier rather than later. I took the first dose at 5, and it took until about 8:30 to start getting real results. The 11 pm dose was still working on and off until 2 am, and I had to get up a couple of times after that. The benefit is that it works slowly and gently. Lots of 'tummy talking' and noises happening, but no pain, bloating, or nausea. Took longer to run clear than past preps, but worth the tolerability!"

• Zeb...
• July 8, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I chose Prepopik because a GI doctor recommended it. The colorectal surgeon performing the colonoscopy agreed to let me try it. Taking it is very easy and it tastes fine. I took it at five in the afternoon. Within an hour, it started to work. I continued to have to use the bathroom off and on for the whole evening. Finally, at 1:30, I called the surgeon and told him I was still going to the bathroom and there was no way I was going to be able to do a second dose. He agreed. Turned out the first dose cleaned me out just fine. I had cramping while taking it, but nothing horrible. I didn't feel nauseous and I didn't get a headache. I have a sensitive stomach and one dose was plenty. The procedure itself was a breeze."

• jay...
• February 24, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "61 yr old male, 3rd colonoscopy, 1st time for Prepopik - $40 after insurance. Followed all product instructions. 1st dose @ 6 pm, 2nd dose @ 11 pm for a 7 am procedure. Taste is very mild & easy to swallow. For my liquids, alternated Sprite, Gatorade, apple juice, and beef broth. Also alternated lemon, pineapple, and lime Jell-O when hungry (allowable per instructions). Several hrs for 1st action, then sporadic trips as needed. Actually slept in bed from 2:30-5:00 am. No cramps, nausea, dizziness, fever, huge gas explosions, or other ugly side effects (other than normal burning and raw feeling). Highly recommend moist wipes. Color was eventually pale brown/bright yellow before leaving home @ 5:30 (never clear). Colon photos were clean & clear."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "It was an $80 co-pay but worked well for me with only five 8-oz cups of water in the evening and three in the morning. I wouldn't be able to drink a gallon of alternative medication with gastritis. Important to follow instructions and mix the powder with water for at least 2-3 minutes, otherwise, you will have nausea. It becomes warm when mixed. Set multiple alarms/look at the clock to drink water in recommended intervals. You will likely get irritation of your butt from flushing out. Be prepared with Vaseline/A&D ointment and warm water baths to relieve the symptoms. I scheduled the appointment for 12:30 pm, which was the latest available to avoid getting up at night, as you need a few hours for your morning dose to finish working."

• all...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I'm 53, and this was my third colonoscopy. I did not do well with the bowel preps from my first two colonoscopies. I had difficulty keeping the prep solution down, and it made me sick for a week after the procedures. In comparison, Prepopik was fantastic. It was still a bowel prep, but a lot less traumatic on my system. The taste wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either. I only had one small BM with the first dose and worried that it wasn't working, but the second dose kicked my system into gear. I took it at 10 pm, but was able to fall asleep around 1:00 am. The other preps kept me up all night. I won't be signing up for extra colonoscopies, but Prepopik will make the mandatory ones much easier! Thank you!"

• Its...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "I was prescribed this for a diagnostic colonoscopy to investigate bleeding and loose bowels. I was assigned the split-dose prep, where you take one dose in the evening and the other the morning of the exam. The first 5-ounce drink was easy to swallow, and I was able to follow it with 5 cups of the clear liquid of choice - I chose two water, one chicken stock, one ginger ale, and one Gatorade. After an hour, the effects kicked in. I didn't experience any cramping or nausea. I went to bed two hours after taking it and got up about once an hour for the next four hours. I was running clear at this time and considered skipping dose two. Instead, I took half the second dose and fluids. I was perfectly clear for the exam."

• via...
• March 21, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "To anyone panicking if it's been hours and nothing has happened: don't worry. I came here reading these reviews and started freaking out because I have a colonoscopy tomorrow, was supposed to have Colyte, it was out of stock, so I had to take Prepopik, and after 7 hours it hadn't started working yet. Even the Colyte took about 3 hrs to start working, but this one, I did everything right, drank all the liquids after, and nothing happened for 7 hours! I was ready to call the whole procedure off in the morning and was so stressed, but as soon as I took the second packet followed by the 3 8 oz. doses of liquids after the last drop of the 3rd 8 oz., it kicked in. It's not over yet, but it seems to be doing the job. Colyte was so disgusting to drink so much of and made me very nauseous. This one, however, you barely have to drink anything, it doesn't taste bad, and I had less nausea. I wish you all well and speedy recoveries to those suffering from these terrible diseases."

• Pre...
• April 9, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I have to have scopes yearly, so I've tried several different types of preps. After trying Prepopik, I will never use anything else! It's the only thing that doesn't make me nauseous, and also not having to drink much of it to get the job done is awesome! I will say that you have to make sure that the solution gets warm before drinking it, or it won't work as well. I think the frustration comes from people not reading the directions. :) Prepopik is amazing!"

• Joe...
• May 2, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Used Prepopik for the first time. I must say it worked very well for me. First dose and I was on the commode in less than 45 minutes. The amount that you need to take is not bad and the taste is tolerable. Before the second dose four hours later, I began to feel nauseated, which lasted through the second dose, making it very hard to drink the additional required amount of clear liquids. I fought the urge to vomit for about 5 or 6 hours but managed to keep it down. Overall, I was satisfied when my doctor told me my colon was very clean from the prep. I will be a little anxious the next time if I use Prepopik because of the extreme nausea."

• Joe...
• May 2, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Used Prepopik for the first time. I must say it worked very well for me. First dose and I was on the commode in less than 45 minutes. The amount that you need to take is not bad and the taste is tolerable. Before the second dose four hours later, I began to feel nauseated, which lasted through the second dose, making it very hard to drink the additional required amount of clear liquids. I fought the urge to vomit for about 5 or 6 hours but managed to keep it down. Overall, I was satisfied when my doctor told me my colon was very clean from the prep. I will be a little anxious the next time if I use Prepopik because of the extreme nausea."

• Wol...
• August 3, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Very poor results if you have a sluggish colon (as I do). I do not recommend this product - as 'great-tasting' as it is. This was my 2nd colonoscopy, and I failed it in spite of 1 week of Miralax 2x a day, and a 2-day liquid diet - 3 days liquid, and put myself on a 3-day low-residue diet. I had read how pleasant tasting the prep was, and yes folks, it tastes like the powdered 'Tang,' followed by the standard for colonoscopy preps - lots of water, which wasn't difficult as I usually drink a minimum of 8-10 ounce glasses a day. I thought I was completely clear, but NOOOOO - still going! Thumbs down. Back to GAG Go-Lightly next time (with a Compazine to prevent nausea). Doctor gave me the prep - fortunately, didn't have to buy it."

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Prepopik is the way to go for colonoscopy prep. Last time I had to drink the 64 ounces of Golightly, which was horrible! Sickening taste that made me want to vomit, chills, aches and pains, and just plain horrible. Prepopik was a piece of cake! Starting 7 days prior to the procedure by cutting out high-fiber foods, nuts and seeds until the day before the procedure when I went on a liquid diet of basically popsicles, jello, and Sprite Zero. This was probably the worst part of my prep this time simply because I was hungry! Started using the Prepopik at 6:00 pm the night before my procedure, following the instructions in the box, and it worked wonderfully without all the other issues! Doc said it cleaned my colon very well too, so I don't have to go back for 10 years!"

• Chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "I was absolutely terrified of the colonoscopy, especially the prep, so I put it off until I was 56. BUT: I was surprisingly happy with Prepopik and won't use anything else going forward. I'm a small female and was concerned about the volume of prep as well as potential nausea and cramping. I took the Prepopik as directed, and drinking the five ozs. of solution was exactly like drinking a room-temperature orange Gatorade. Easy! My doctor had suggested that I consider going on a liquid diet for 2 days rather than one to make the prep most effective. I stuck with broth, Gatorade, Jell-O, and water. Followed instructions for evening and morning dose. Evening dose began to work after 1 hour, while morning dose worked after half an hour. Result: Doctor said procedure went perfectly and the colon was impeccably clean-- no need to return for 10 years! Highly recommend."

• sni...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "This prep, by far, was the best I have ever done out of 3 preps for colonoscopies. Absolutely no cramping, no nausea, no bloated feeling, just running to the toilet, is it! It was a slow type of action also, so you didn't feel so deadly dehydrated!"

• jag...
• September 16, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "This was my third colonoscopy and had never had problems before with other prep kits. This one did me in. I woke up the day of the procedure feeling queasy, and sure enough, about 40 minutes after drinking the prep, I was vomiting profusely. I had to run to the drug store to get magnesium citrate to complete the process, but got sick after that as well. Luckily, I kept the latter down long enough to get the necessary effect. My gastro was not happy that I'd had the problem. He apologized profusely and said that was the last one he was prescribing. Too many patients were reporting problems."

• Don...
• September 16, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "This was my first colonoscopy, and I chose Prepopik because it would be easier to drink. I normally have constipation problems, so I was concerned that it would not work. I mixed it very, very well with cold water (3 minutes of mixing) at 4 pm and drank it. It had a nice flavor, like orange Tang. Then I drank the 8 oz of water (one every 30 minutes). I was able to have a BM after 1 hour. Then I had a dozen for the next 3 hours. I was able to go to bed and sleep. No cramping. No nausea. The next morning, I drank the mixture at 3 am and the 8 oz of water (every 30 minutes). I did 4 waters until 6 am because my colonoscopy was at 10:20 am and I was not supposed to have fluids 4 hours before. Prepopik worked great. I would highly recommend it."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I read these reviews religiously before my first colonoscopy a few weeks ago. My experience with Prepopik was very positive. I took the first dose around 5:40 pm. Within 40 minutes, I was on the toilet. This was on and off until 11. I fell asleep and woke up for the second dose at 2:30. This time I was not able to complete the required liquids. I was so nauseated. I finished up around 5 and slept until my appointment time. The diarrhea was a liquid from the beginning, and I was petrified that my colon was not clean enough. Turns out, it was gorgeous. My colonoscopy went without a hitch. My only complaint is nausea, and that wasn't too awful."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "I took a packet at 6 pm after only having liquids for the whole day and had several bowel movements. It was nothing as intense as when I did other prep drinks, but I did go. When I did the second packet at 11 pm, I immediately vomited. It was pure water. I went to the colonoscopy anyway and told the nurse I vomited but thought I was empty. The doctor did the colonoscopy, but I was not prepped properly, so now I have to do it again! So annoying!!! I think this concentrated formula is too strong! Made me feel dizzy and very nauseous. Rather just use the old one."

• cyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Took the first dose at 4 and second at 9 p.m. Woke up at 3 a.m. with severe chills, nausea, and vomiting that then triggered a migraine. Am very weak a day later and cannot remember most of the day yesterday when I had the colonoscopy."

• Hea...
• November 26, 2015

For Bowel Preparation "Had an endoscopy (w/biopsy) and colonoscopy (double adventure) yesterday. Not my first time having procedures but first trial with Prepopik. Much easier than expected. Started 1st pack around 5 pm & drank more than the 5 8 oz clear liquids (rotated between chicken broth and Gatorade to balance off the sweet/salt cravings plus have extra electrolytes to avoid dehydration). The meds kicked in about an hr later and continued till around 10 pm. Second dose at 1 am. Had plenty to drink again. Doc recommended I take Gas-X (1 tablet after drinking the med). No cramping! Slept from 3-6 am. Had a mild headache (thought caffeine withdrawal or being hungry). My procedure was at 9 am. Headache/nauseous till procedure but recovered fine! Would recommend meds."