Magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate for Bowel Preparation User Reviews (Page 4)

• AMR
• June 6, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I am a 30-something who was recommended to have a colonoscopy for the first time. I was pretty nervous about everything, but in the end I found none of it to be that bad (the initial restricted diet, the liquids only diet and the prep). I was glad I didn't have to drink anything with a bad taste or smell for the prep. The pills were large, but easy to swallow. I agree with another review that said it took the full 16oz of water to get all the pills down. I didn't have any undesirable side effects other than a bit of burping. It took about 1.5 hours before I needed the bathroom. I increased my water intake the week before so that I could easily drink 2L per day. I also noticed that the Sutab box said you could eat a regular breakfast (bland, non-fiber foods only) the day you take the prep, but my doctor had me start the liquid diet that day. Being well hydrated and having liquids only that day may have helped me limit negative side effects? A theory :)"

• Thomas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "As a Pharmacist and now a patient, I was frightened by all of the negative reviews. One gastro Doc recommended to me to take the pills every 3 minutes instead of the instructed 1-2 minutes. Had absolutely no nausea or vomiting. Worked in about an hour. And it really worked. All in all very easy compared to mag citrate. Would definitely use again."

• Doug
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I was very nervous about this prep due to the varying reviews I had read. I'm a 38-year-old male, and this was my first colonoscopy. Like others mentioned, I ate a low-residue diet for about three days before and did a clear liquid diet on the day of. I made sure I was very hydrated before starting the prep at 6 pm. My doctor instructed me to take one pill every 5 minutes and ignore what's on the box. It seems to be helpful to space them out more. The first round was actually very easy; I felt really good the entire time. I started having bowel movements around 7:30 and they kept going until 10. I had to do the second round at midnight since my procedure was at 9:30 am. I experienced some slight cramping and nausea in the second round, and I had more bowel movements than in the first round. I never vomited or felt close to doing so, which was the main thing I was worried about. I finished up around 3:30 and was able to get a couple of hours of sleep before going to the procedure. The prep was way easier than I expected."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "First time doing a cleanse for my colonoscopy. I was offered several options to cleanse but chose the Sutab based on the fact that I had gastric bypass and have a hard time with large amounts of liquid that would need to be drank for the other options. Started on a low fiber diet about 5 days before. Had to do a two day cleanse due to chronic constipation (hence the need for the colonoscopy). Used magnesium citrate liquid x2 before taking the Sutab along with a clear liquid diet. Took as directed with the appropriate amount of water (maybe a little more). The pills are big but are odorless and tasteless, I had no problem taking them and took them all within 5 minutes. I had no side effects from the pills and they started working within an hour. After I took the pills I started reading reviews and was shocked and then panicked but everything was fine. Worked as promised. I’d do it again if I need to. The magnesium citrate liquid was way worse than the pills, for me anyway."

• jane
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "These pills are a life changer! I will never use anything else. Cost: not covered by my Medicare Advantage plan. Cost at the pharmacy was $198. I paid $50 with mfg coupon. Prep: followed low-fiber diet 1 week prior to pills. Ease of use: as long as you can take pills, it was easy. Pills were smaller than my daily multivitamin. Pills had no flavor. Discomfort: for me, there was NONE. No upset stomach. No cramping. No bloating. Method: I took the pills 2 minutes apart. They say to use a sip of water, but keep in mind you have 16 oz of water, so you can use over 1 oz of water with each pill. That's a good-sized swallow, so don't worry about using too little water. OVERALL REVIEW: I would use this again in a heartbeat. And to me, it's worth every penny. Never going back to that liquid."

• Moussa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2022

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "This is my first experience with sutab. I have had the liquid prep several times before; this method is amazing compared to the liquid. Another user said to take zofran prior and it must have helped because I had zero nausea or vomiting. I also am completely clear after just my first dose! Also, it was recommended by another user to set your phone timer and take it every 3 minutes. It’s a million times better than liquid prep."

• Marie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I don’t know if these other people are low on minerals/electrolytes to begin with, but I almost cancelled my procedure when I started reading their reviews! I was terrified! I’m here to tell you, it’s not. It went about as smoothly as a prep could go. No nausea, no pain, no burning, and a very clean colon for a good scope. I did no special diet leading up to the prep. I eat pretty clean—Only meats/veggies and fruits/some dairy. The day of, I didn’t eat all day. Instead I drank a ton of bone broth with plenty of sea salt, coconut water, teas with honey, and anything to build electrolytes and minerals. When I started the prep that evening I took the pills 2 min apart with water mixed with electrolyte powder. Repeated this for the second dose the next morning. Stay close to the toilet, and wear a pad, just in case. And in others’ words, don’t trust a fart."

• Pam
• May 27, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "My third colonoscopy so pills and drinking water sounded like a good idea. Followed instructions of low residue foods and liquid diet on prep day. First dose 6 pm with 16 oz of water. Unfortunately, I had violent vomiting. Once that stopped I drank the second 16 oz of water and the cleansing started. Had to stay in the bathroom for several hours. The second dose was taken at midnight. In hindsight, I should have not done the second dose, but the scope was scheduled for 6:30 am. With no way to call anyone to cancel. Definitely a nightmare of vomiting and diarrhea. The biggest problem now is my stomach is so sensitive to food I'm on a low fodmap diet. Never had a problem eating anything before the prep. Love spicy foods. A 24-hour phone number to a medical professional would have been very helpful. I could have called and asked questions and canceled the procedure. My husband took the same prep before me and didn't have any problems. Me, everything was severe from vomiting to diarrhea and the second dose was worse."

• lonely...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2022

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "If you struggle with drinking the laxative fluids, then taking sutab in pill format helps drastically. I usually start two hours early from the recommended time my doctor gives me BECAUSE it takes a little time for it to take effect since it isn’t a liquid. That being said, I sometimes struggled to swallow the pills after not eating that day so to offset any nausea while taking all the pills in the container, I’ll take a quick break with a spoonful of honey so it feels like I’m eating something besides just swallowing these pills. I’ve been on it twice, and both times are great. I was even able to get a nap in before the colonoscopy in the morning. I refuse to take anything but sutab for bowel prep now."

• Upstate...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2022

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I was hesitant after reading reviews on this med but I have to tell you I found it so much easier than past prep options. No cramping at all. I think it helped that I drank 20 ounces of water instead of 16 oz. I also found chewing mint gum was helpful."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "While Sutab was less 'painful' to take than the old method, it had lingering effects. While taking it, I had nausea and headaches. And 2 weeks later, I still have dry mouth. And anyone with a gag reflex while taking pills may not be able to take it. It required swallowing 12 large pills and then 5 hours later swallowing 5 more."

• curly
• January 23, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I've used 3 other colon preps in the past and this was by far the easiest to use. Taking the pills was easy and clean out began within an hour and was over in 3 hours. I changed to a low-residue diet a few days before and drank Gatorade as well as lots of water the day of the first dose. Getting up at 3 am for the second dose the morning of the procedure wasn't something to look forward to but it was bad. I did get a sore anus and Vaseline helped. I suggest not waiting for the soreness to develop before applying it."

• JP337
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "Best prep so far! I used it yesterday. It’s 12 tablets over 20 minutes with 3- 16 oz glasses of water to finish over two hours. I took one table every 1 1/2 minutes with a few sips of water (set a recurring timer on my phone) and watched a movie. In 20 minutes I’d taken them all. No taste. 30 minutes later they started to do their job, and I was done in 2.5 hours. Took a 5 hour sleep, then up again for part two, which went just the same. Easiest prep ever. Doctor said excellent results. They are about the size of a multivitamin, so if you can take those, you’ll be good. Don’t drink a bunch of liquid before you start,so you’ll have an empty stomach and the water doesn’t fill you up."

• Cmz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "Took initial dose of the 12 tabs with 16 oz. water, which was the exact amount needed to swallow the pills. Pills went down fine, thought all was well until about 5 minutes later extreme nausea followed by violent vomiting (as in have no voice left from retching, was not prescribed any Zofran or other anti-nausea). Called on-call physician to see if I should even take the next 12 tabs and she recommended doing 5 capfuls of Miralax powder in place of the pills that were immediately rejected. The directions stated voiding could take 1 or 5-6 hours and at 5 hours still no movement. Will edit after full (hopefully successful prep)."

• Anonymous
• June 14, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I wanted to give a positive review for this prep to give hope to people that are nervous about using this prep. This was my first colonoscopy. I do not do well with drinking excessive amounts of liquid, so I decided to do the Sutab instead. I was extremely nervous due to the reviews that I read about this prep, but surprisingly my experience was better than I thought it was going to be! I followed the directions given to me by my G.I. doc exactly. I started a low-fiber diet 3 days prior to my colonoscopy. The day before the procedure, I had a liquid diet only, which was Sprite, water, and a little bit of Gatorade. I took my first dose at 4 pm, it started working on me an hour later. I was on the toilet for 3 hours. Took my second dose at 3:15 am, again on the toilet for 3 hours. The only thing that was rough was I did have a lot of stomach pain and nausea. This prep isn't pleasant, but it also isn't the worse thing I've ever been through."

• JLJ
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "72 yo female. Nothing but liquids the day prior. Ate nuts, seeds, and meat two days before. In the middle of the second dose now - the first dose went fine and was totally clear and read the second dose cleans out the bile collected between doses. Was able to sleep a few hours in between. Had a bowel resection one year ago due to polyps growing back and colon cancer from my father and paternal grandfather I’d recommend this prep over GoLytly. No side effects - no gross-tasting solutions to drink."

• Annon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I just had my second colonoscopy and this time around, I was prescribed Sutab instead of GaviLyte (had no issues with GaviLyte prior, just that it was too difficult to consume so much liquid). I came here to read the reviews and pick up some tips and tricks. After seeing the reviews, I was honestly horrified and even considered calling my doctor to re-prescribe GaviLyte instead. Nevertheless, I read some great positive reviews and went through with the pills. Thank you to the folks who took the time to add their positive insights. I wanted to do the same in hopes to relieve some stress. Sutab was a walk in the park for me. I had zero issues taking the pills. I had very mild nausea from the first dose which lasted about 10 min. I had no symptoms taking the second dose. I started clearing out about an hour-ish later and didn't have to spend a whole night or morning in the bathroom."

• Runner
• May 9, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I had my 4th colonoscopy today. For me, Sutab was by far the best prep. I had to drink 48 oz of water with each dose of Sutab. There are two doses to complete the prep. I’ve read other reviews indicating nausea and other problems which I didn’t experience. Overall, I’m very happy I chose Sutab."

• Jessie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I actually failed to follow the prep instructions by eating the day before. I started the prep at 5:30 instead of 5 as instructed. The 1st bottle of 12, I took 3 pills at a time until all were gone and drank 40 oz of water. It took about 45 minutes before it started working. At 10, I repeated the prep with bottle 2. By 12, it was clear liquid and all was good to go. I am extremely happy with this prep and will not put off another colonoscopy again because of the prep. I had in the past."

• Denise
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I have issues with slow motility and was concerned that this wasn't going to work. I didn't do the 3-day diet prep because I forgot about it. I started the first dose at 6 pm and followed the directions. Nothing by 10 pm except a lot of bloating and some nausea, took two additional ducolax. Started watery elimination. I figured I should have started the second dose earlier, so I started at 1 am. Honestly, I will do the regular prep the next time. My co-pay was a little pricey and I don't like the bloating and nausea."

• So...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "Sutab was so much easier than drinking that horrible-tasting liquid. I planned for this about 4 days ahead, avoiding any hard-to-digest foods, no wheat, no beef, and no raw vegetables. I also drank more than usual. Started the prep at 6:30 PM. I was concerned about getting 12 tablets down, but that went easy and drinking water was a pleasure. I used a straw; not sure if that helped, but I got it all down easily. It started working about 1 1/2 hours later, gently at first. I was back and forth several times, then at about 9:15 pm, there was an explosive reaction. I barely made it the six feet to the bathroom. There were a few more episodes, not as violent as the first, so I stayed seated, afraid to get up. When the going stopped, I got a couple of hours of sleep before starting the next 12 tablets. The second set of tablets was as easy as the first. The next few episodes got clearer each time and finally yellow liquid. The doctor said I was clean. Success! And no puking. I HIGHLY recommend Sutab."

• Miko
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I was given a choice of liquid or tablet. I choose the Sutab. The doctor said to eat my normal diet until noon the day before the colonoscopy and make sure I drink a lot of clear liquids. I panicked a bit when I saw the size of the tablets but they went down easily. I spaced out the first 12 tablets in 15-20 minutes followed by 32 oz of water. I felt a little queasy for about 10 minutes but it passed. The second dose was just as easy. They worked in 2 hours of the first tablets. The doctor said the prep was perfect. I would do this prep again."

• Fun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "Knowing that having your bowels cleansed from the top down isn’t going to be the most fun part of your week, the Sutab prep was much better than some of the horror stories that I read in other reviews. This is the only colonoscopy prep I have done, but swallowing pills sure seemed better than the liquid method I’ve heard about from others. Two sets of 12 pills are done. I think spacing the pills out helped. I set a timer and took one every 90 seconds. I’d suggest drinking the exact amount of water recommended (not more or less). In the first round I ended up drinking an extra 16 oz and I was so full it made me nauseous. Second round I drank the exact amount and it was fine. Diaper rash ointment and a gentle touch are your friends in this process or it’ll feel like you ate 20 habanero peppers at dinner the night before. Also, follow the food/clear liquid instructions carefully. I did 2 days on clear liquids and had a good prep. Overall not that awful."

• Georg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "Worked as advertised. Followed the instructions to the letter and had a good prep. I did the colonosocopy without sedation so I could watch the entire thing. Prep looked good/clean. Doctor remarked it was good as well. Didn't eat anything solid day before just clear jell-o and broth."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2023

Sutab (magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride / sodium sulfate) "I started as directed, and within 30 minutes I had very uncomfortable back pain and 30 minutes later terrible itching on my hands and feet, but no rash. The on-call doctor told me to take 20mg of Duccolax the next morning instead of Sutab. I have never had this happen to me before when I have used previous preps."