Diatrizoate for Diagnosis and Investigation User Reviews

• kcb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2021

Diatrizoate "I had to get an abdominal CT scan this morning. I was told to take 30 ml Gastrografin mixed with 48 oz. water and a pack of lemonade mix. The taste wasn’t too bad. I had to drink 16 oz. last night and didn’t have any noticeable side effects besides gas. I managed to get through 16 oz. more this morning out of the 32 oz. I was supposed to take. I went to the bathroom and thought I just had to pass gas. It was not gas. I had to take an Imodium to be able to get off the toilet and get my scan done. They still did the scan even though I didn’t finish all of it. I recommend staying close to a toilet and using Imodium for some relief. I have not gone at all since the Imodium, and the gas pains have gone away. I was told I am okay to go back to regular foods, so we’ll see how it goes. Hoping the Imodium lessens the aggressiveness of the diarrhea later on. If you have to take this, good luck."

• DLK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2023

"Was scheduled for a CT Scan of the Abdomen & given the contrast in the hospital prior to my test, 30 ml of diatrizoate-meg sod over a two-hour period. It was flavored raspberry. I was able to drink the amount completely prior to my test & only had to use the bathroom once with loose stool. After completing the exam, I had to use the facilities once again before my one-hour ride home. I felt full & uncomfortable & not able to eat the rest of the day due to diarrhea. I took 3 (2) mg Imodium to get through the evening. The next morning I still had watery stool & had to take Imodium again & just drank liquids with a small amount of food on the day after the procedure. Not sure if this pertains to everyone or my personal condition, therefore I conclude that it takes a couple of days to expel the contrast and to introduce food & drink slowly with the aid of Imodium if needed."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2025

Diatrizoate "I had to take this prior to my abdominal/pelvic CT. I had a cup the size of a Big Gulp that I had to finish within 10 minutes. It was lemon-flavored and though it was fairly tolerable, I certainly wasn't asking for a refill. I felt slight nausea within an hour or so and had diarrhea that night. The diarrhea lasted a couple of days and today, 10 days later, I'm still experiencing loose stool and urgency. I finally broke down and took Imodium, hopefully that will help. I think this oral contrast might increase visibility, but I would not take it again based on my experience with it this time."