Suprep Bowel Prep Kit and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Shm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Started at 3:00 pm with the initial solution. Took me 15 minutes to finish. Started 1st glass of water at 3:40 pm. Started 2nd glass of water at 4:00 pm and completed by 4:15 pm. Had mild cramping and stomach bloat. Released a lot of gas before producing watery stool at 5:10 pm. Continued passing watery stool for another hour. Completed BMs at 6:15 pm. Drank small amounts of apple juice between sessions. Repeated 2nd stage at 8:00 pm. By 9:45 pm I was done producing watery stools. Did have a little accident at 10:15 pm. So be sure when you're done."

• Got...
• January 16, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "This is my first colonoscopy, and the prep was not as bad as I imagined. My procedure was scheduled in the afternoon, so my dosing schedule was 7 pm the night before and 6 am the day of. The Suprep tastes bad, but it’s not unbearable. I put a scoop of (yellow) lemonade powder mix into the mixture, added some ice chips, and drank it as quickly as possible with a straw. I drank the required 32 oz of water over the next 30 minutes, and about an hour after drinking the Suprep, the “faucet” opened. I had no trouble making it to the bathroom and no leakage. I was on the toilet every 10-30 minutes for about 3 hours, then a couple of more times after that. I got decent sleep, then woke up for round 2. At the suggestion of some websites I visited, I applied some Vaseline after wiping and am very glad I did! Overall, some gurgling, bloating, and minor cramping, but not bad. Bottom line (pun intended) is that it’s better to prep for a colonoscopy than chemotherapy. You got this!"

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "57-year-old woman. Began prep early. If time allows, taper your pre-test diet - you'll be glad you did! No red meat or fried foods 4 days before, chicken and veggies 3 days before, no meat, dairy, or whole grains 2 days before, then only approved clear liquids the day before as per Suprep instructions. Filled prescription early and chilled thoroughly. Took anti-nausea meds 1 1/2 hours before I began drinking prep each time. Drank cold mixture as quickly as possible with a straw, then brushed my teeth. Chased with sips of cold water at a more comfortable pace. Finished within allotted time. Taste was not pleasant, but not so nasty as I feared. Lots of burping within 15 minutes. I experienced mild cramping as the potion began to do its job. Began to empty at the 1-hour mark. Cramping stopped with first bowel motion. Watery yellow stools continued almost nonstop for the first hour, then tapered off, ending after 3 hours for a total of 4 hours from start to finish. I was able to rest until time for round two. Took second chilled dose 10 hours later. Tasted worse, perhaps because my tongue recognized the taste. Felt bloated before I got halfway through, so wasn't able to chug the prep this time; chased with all 32 oz of cold water. This made me so cold I had to find a sweater! No cramping this time, but more burping. Bright yellow liquid output began in less than an hour. Emptying and burping continued for an hour. 2 hours start to finish."

• Jon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "Not as terrible as many reviewers make it out to be. I would not describe the taste as 'good,' but it's not horrible. Like salt added to a sports drink. Mild cramping, but I've had worse reactions to fast food than to Suprep. Just had to put the big boy pants on and do it. You'll live. Quit worrying about it and don't listen to the horror stories."

• Kud...
• June 13, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Lawd! This stuff is ghastly! Barely got the 1st dose down with some minor gagging, but then the gas, cramps, and bloating started. After 30 minutes, it was working, so that was good because I vomited almost all of the 2nd dose. This is my 4th colonoscopy and by far the worst. I will find another prep next time."

• Bil...
• December 18, 2014

For Bowel Preparation "Really not a bad experience. The key, I think, is eating light for the two 'low-fiber' days - I ate very little on day 2 - before embarking on day 3 liquid diet and bowel prep. The sour cherry-ish taste is unpleasant, but chilled is perfectly drinkable. Effects were immediate and done within one hour - no nausea or cramping."

• GIg...
• April 27, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "The anticipation of the bowel prep was way worse than the actual prep! The meds taste awful-there's not a lot that can be done with that. Even when I mixed it in with a flavoring packet, it still tasted like salty grape medicine. (I highly recommend sucking on a Jolly Rancher in between drinks, it makes it a lot more doable.) I fortunately did not experience any pain, cramping, or nausea. While I could live without the taste of Suprep, it overall made for a very comfortable and effective prep, so I would highly recommend!"

• 8ho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Overall, this prep isn't too bad. This is my first colonoscopy, so I was nervous about the prep and the procedure. This stuff doesn't taste good, but it's relatively easy to get down, just make sure you chill it. After the first dose, it started working within about 10 minutes. I took the first dose at 5 pm, and my last bathroom trip was at 1:30 am. I just took my second dose at 8 am for a 2 pm procedure. The second round is a lot better. I got bloating and cramps, but no headache so far like a couple of others. The worst part is the no eating. At this point, I'm not so worried about the actual procedure as much as I'm just ready for it to be done so I can eat!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I rated this drug high for effectiveness, but let me say the taste was hideous. I took the first dose at 4 pm, and unfortunately for me, I had pretty bad cramping until it kicked in and did its job about 4 hours later. I read other reviews, and I think this was unusual. I took the second dose around 11:00 pm. This time I followed others' advice and licked a lemon between drinks. It was still torturous, but it helped. I got it down without vomiting. This was my first and hopefully last experience with a colonoscopy. So I really don't know if there is a better alternative."

• Fir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "Had to use Suprep for a routine colonoscopy. My first dose was at 5:00 in the evening, and I was kind of freaked out because of the reviews of how awful this stuff tasted. Mixed it up and chugged it down. Yeah, the taste was bad, but I got through it. Biting a lemon slice helped. The hard part for me was drinking the additional 32 ounces of water in the next hour. That's a lot of liquid to put into a stomach. I spent a lot of time in the bathroom during the course of the evening. Then I repeated the whole process at 2:00 a.m. Fun times. The good news: It was very effective. No intestinal cramping. No vomiting."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I read a review that said this stuff was 'invented by Lucifer,' and it was the most accurate thing ever. This stuff is NASTY. Do not drink it with a straw. You need to chug as much of it as you can, and then suck on a lemon wedge. I wish I had read the reviews prior to choking down the first bottle, but the lemon was a lifesaver for the second bottle. Smells okay, tastes like a super salty/sweet grape drink on crack. Worst thing I've ever had to ingest. As far as the cleaning out process, this stuff is great. I had zero cramps or pain, but that may be because of my vegan diet prior to this procedure. No nausea (except while drinking this), and no vomiting. Bowels emptied, and it eventually was only the drink itself leaving my body."

• 2nd...
• November 24, 2014

For Bowel Preparation "2nd screening colonoscopy. Last one 11 years ago, and the prep then was pretty stressful. This time, it went great. Sipped the 1st dose at 6:00 PM, thought it was not working, then bam! At 3:00 AM, the 2nd dose was downed in one tip of the cup. I did notice adding additional water cups with the 1st dose kept me going for two hours. 2nd dose I stuck to the plan. No side effects others are seeing. No headache, no bloating, no cramping. Just a successful prep with an all clear at procedure time."

• Ont...
• April 7, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Suprep is far easier than the jug of prep I had 10 years ago! First dose at 6 p.m. No way to expect this to taste 'good.' It's medicine. It's unpleasant, but not impossible. Things kicked in around 6:45-ish and didn't slow down until 9:00-ish. I was in bed at 10 and got 6 hours of decent sleep. Second dose at 5:45 a.m. Harder to get down. Felt nauseous and had to use 'mind over matter' to get it all down. Felt bloated with some cramping and gas after drinking all the water. The second dose kicked in around 6:15 a.m. and slowed around 8:00. I was able to check in for my procedure at 10:45 a.m. with no 'accidents' on the way there. It works, but it's not 'fun.' Plan to camp in the bathroom, prepare mentally, and consider yourself cleansed!"

• Fir...
• April 7, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "Like many, I dreaded the prep. I have IBS and GERD and was very nervous that I would feel awful. All my concerns were unnecessary. The experience was far easier than expected. I started drinking the first dose at 5 PM. There is also a cloying aftertaste which is difficult to describe. I quickly solved this problem by brushing my teeth. (Why no one ever mentions that I'll never know!) The prep didn't bother my stomach as feared. No nausea, no cramps. About twenty minutes in, I felt the need to go. It was merely like someone turning on a faucet. After two hours, I was mostly done going to the bathroom. It was a little tougher to drink Suprep at 6 the next morning, but wouldn't you expect it to be? It's 6 AM! Pro tip: Take an acid reducer like Zantac an hour before drinking this stuff. I would use this product again. My family members all used the gallon-sized preps for their colonoscopies. I can't imagine doing that! A low-volume prep like Suprep is the way to go."

• VE1...
• December 11, 2015

For Bowel Preparation "I have had two intestinal surgeries - hence, numerous bowel preps for testing pre and post. Suprep was - by far - the easiest bowel prep I have used to date. It was so easy, no cramps, no burning, etc. It also turned a two-day prep into one evening."

• Kim...
• November 7, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "The taste isn't that awful, however, I highly recommend taking it cold, and I swished ginger ale in my mouth after each chug and then spit it out. Helped with the taste. It kicked in really quickly, like 15 minutes after I finished drinking it. It's been 2 hours, and I'm still going, but it's clear. I would suggest living in the bathroom for a few hours. I couldn't go far without having to go that first hour. I didn't have any cramps or bloating or any other side effects. If anything, I feel better than I did before I started. The prep and all that water sort of filled me up."

• Mrs...
• May 14, 2015

For Bowel Preparation "I was very nervous about taking Suprep after reading the side effects that could happen. I was on a liquid diet all day yesterday of broth, jello, juice, and water. I was instructed to take the Suprep at 3 and 6 pm. I mixed and drank the first dose at 3 pm. I immediately filled and drank 2 full cups of water per the instructions. The taste wasn't as bad as some of the reviews I read. It does have a salty metallic taste, but it was not unbearable for me. My first urge to go to the bathroom came within 15 minutes. This round lasted about an hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. As I sat, I continued to drink water because I didn't want to get dehydrated. I had no cramping nor any discomfort at all! My 6 pm dose was the same. Great product, just drink plenty!"

• Bre...
• November 13, 2015

For Bowel Preparation "Was very nervous as this is my first prep. Took 2 Dulcolax at 3 pm and then took my first bottle at 5 pm. Had it in the fridge and added cold water. The taste was not horrible, and I was able to get it down in a few drinks. Didn't use a straw but did suck on a lemon after each swig. Started working in about 10 minutes. It's now 6:15, and I'm laying in bed, relaxing. Feel pretty cleaned out. No headache, nausea, or cramps. Let's see how the second bottle goes down!"

• lvd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Finally, a prep that worked for me! I've had 2 previous colonoscopies using the old gallons of nasty saltwater prep and Pikoprep-neither worked for me as I did not get completely clean. Today, I had great results after using Suprep! Sure, it doesn't taste great, but you can get it down. It started working within an hour, and I had no cramping or discomfort at all and was done in 3 hours. The 2nd part of the cleanout went just as well, and my colonoscopy was perfect. I highly recommend this product!"

• Emi...
• October 21, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I was pleasantly surprised with how easy Suprep was to get down. The taste was not great, but when compared to the gallon of slimy, salty, and nauseating Nulytely I had to ingest with my last prep years ago, Suprep was a piece of cake! I did mix a splash of ginger ale with the prep mixture along with a light sprinkle of Crystal Light peach mango crystals. I also sliced up a lemon and sucked on those between every 4 or 5 swallows. After mixing the prep solution, I divided it into 3 cups. I chugged the contents in each cup, sucking on a lemon slice between each cup. I was able to get both preps down in less than 5 minutes each, and the 2 bottles of water afterward within 10 minutes. No nausea or cramping. First prep worked in 40 min, 2nd in 20."

• Ram...
• May 15, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "After reading several reviews prior to my prep, I was dreading the prep. However, my experience was nothing like most posts. The taste is not terrific, but it was tolerable at a slow pace (5 minutes to drink solution). I had no cramping and was very gentle. Suprep Bowel Prep certainly did its job. Had first BM within 1 1/2 hours after the first dose and subsequent BMs x 3 hours. Second dose acted much quicker (25 minutes) and was complete in 2 hours. I found the most difficult time was drinking the 32 oz following the initial 16 oz mixture, but I typically don't drink much water per day anyway, so this was extreme for me. Overall, no nausea, no chills, no cramping... very pleased."

• Eat...
• January 30, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "I'm 38 and on my second colonoscopy. This one has no cramping or pain. Chill the liquid, chill the water you mix it with, and chase it with lemon-lime Gatorade. And when the taste is too much, just realize nothing is worse than colon cancer wiping out your whole family before they turn 60."

• Mir...
• September 18, 2015

For Bowel Preparation "I ate a low-fiber diet for 3 days prior to my colonoscopy. I used Phenergan anti-nausea suppositories to prevent nausea. I drank the Suprep as instructed - the taste is like very strong grape cough syrup, but I chewed a piece of gum after each dose, and it helped the taste. I had no nausea or cramps, and the diarrhea started about 1 hour after my first Suprep dose. I took the second dose 6 hours before my procedure with no problems. I used Preparation H cream to prevent a sore butt. No issues with the prep or the colonoscopy - the doctor said the Suprep ensures a clean colon."

• Ton...
• December 10, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "Let me start off by saying that I am so glad I did not read comments on this page before starting this prep. I had a colonoscopy 10 years ago, and this is a cakewalk by comparison. 10 years ago, I drank something early in the morning and spent the entire day in the lav. I got to enjoy my day today (other than not going to a party where people would be eating and drinking). I took my first dose a little past 6 pm after setting up the bathroom like a living room, with a TV tray with my laptop and a book. I also put something like wee-wee pads on my bed-just in case. It tastes so much better than the stuff I drank 10 years ago. I added cold water and got it down pretty quickly. I was surprised that I got the rest of the water down in 34 minutes. Went into the bathroom and waited on the john. Glad I did because liquid started coming out soon afterwards and without any warning. So here I remain sitting with periodic elimination, no cramping or discomfort, and hopefully it stays that way."

• not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Suprep tastes bad. The worst part was choking it down. It smells like cherry cough medicine and tastes like hell - sweet but vile and nothing like cherries - nor did I find it salty - just vile. I wish it had a lemon citrus flavor, as I think that would have been easier to take. I tried mixing it with very cold water for the first dose, and it gave me cramps, and I felt ice cold and really nauseous. I had to chew some mint gum to keep from throwing it up. Within 20 minutes it was working - and by one and a half hours it was done. I did the second dose at 5 am and mixed it with room temperature water, and it was just as hard to choke down, but I had no cramping or cold sweats. Everything was easy, and it seems to have done its work quickly and stopped. I feel fine."