Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Erik
• October 22, 2019

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Use MoviPrep as Bowel Prep for Colonoscopy yesterday Followed the instructions for 3 days before, low fibre diet Found it easy to drink with a large straw, Drunk first litre in an hour, not to bad at 7pm Started going to the toilet over the next 2 hours, mainly brown water Drunk a litre of Orange juice after the MoviPrep to keep hydrated, Went to bed at 11pm, up at 7am for the next Litre, same again Drunk in an hour, Back to the toilet, brown water, slowly turned clear, Drunk a half of water to stay hydrated Off to the Hospital for 1pm appointment Decided on gas for pain relief during the procedure, nice and easy, just suck on the mouthpiece when you feel discomfort The Colonoscopy went well, watched on the TV Screen Felt slight discomfort as the pipe went round, but no pain Result in a weeks time Watch this space Good luck"

• Shelly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2019

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I checked out the reviews the night I was to start this for my first colonoscopy, I was horrified, almost to the point of tears. I debated even going thru with it! I’m glad I decided to do it! The taste was not the greatest, but tolerable with water after every drink. I started taking it at 5 pm, it started working within the hour, no cramping, no stomach upset, I was done by 10 and slept all night. I woke up at 5 am to start the next dose, which I thought was better than the first, again, started working within the hour and was done by 9:30 am. No adverse reactions!! I wish I had never read the reviews on this! The taste was the worst, first dose tasted like mango flavor with salt water, second dose was fruit punch with slight salt water, but it was tolerable with water after every drink. They found 1 polyp and removed it, benign, thank God!! I fully recommend this product!!"

• Bigly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Had to have a procedure yesterday which required MoviPrep to completely clear me out. I was fortunate enough to receive the lemon version which caused me to constantly gag every slight sip. It’s absolutely disgusting and I feel for anyone having to take it. What I did to get the best success with this was to mix it with Sprite/7UP. I’d do 60% of my glass with the MoviPrep, and 40% with Sprite. Before I starting mixing it with Sprite, it took me two hours to go through two glasses. After mixing it with Sprite, I was able to comfortably drink it when it was time to get through it. Make sure you have wipes rather than toilet paper, you’ll need them. Best of luck with whatever you need this for, you’ll smash it. This will ensure you are properly cleared out, trust me."

• Jimmy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2021

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Advice, Advice,Advice!!!! Completed first ever movi prep for colonoscopy. Things you will find out. It doesn’t taste great. It works. And you can’t wait til it’s over. Things you should know, Get soft toilet paper. Have disposable wipes. Use Vaseline. Your bum is going to get irritated because of frequency of movements and wiping. Honestly the worst part was the pain from my irritated bum.( outside of the drinking of the prep) I started at 12 pm and did second dose at 6pm. It’s constant bathroom trips. So be ready. But I could honestly say that if I knew to have the things I listed when I started this it would have been a lot more tolerable. I wish someone would have told me..."

• rbano
• May 22, 2018

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Did the 2 stage MoviPrep for the first time and it was the easiest and best prep I have done and I've done four. I have had poor preps in the past so I decided to reduce fiber intake the week before which also helped. I chilled the first 32 ounces and started at 1 PM and drank 8 ozs about every 20 minutes. The taste was not that bad and I chased each dose with an ice popsicle and some water. It was not nearly as bad for me as MiraLax or Go Lightly which I could not tolerate. No nausea, no cramping, just some gurgling as the stuff took effect. After the first dose I was not completely clear but the second dose (6 PM) did the trick. Colonoscopy itself was a breeze (propofol is your friend, do not settle for IV demerol), always enjoy the initial feeling of falling off, did not remember a thing and woke up a little groggy but fine. Doc said the prep was excellent and no polyps or abnormalities. Overall, the best experience for me in now 5 tries. Hope this reassures and helps someone else."

• Senior...
• December 6, 2019

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I was apprehensive about taking Plenvu after reading so many negative reviews, but I actually had a decent overall experience. I followed all the prep guidelines from the Dr & utilized the Two-Day Split-Dosing plan. A lot of people reported problems with nausea, so I got a prescription for Zofran from my Dr. Overall, I would not hesitate to use this prep again. It was a huge improvement of the stuff I had used 10 years ago. Less liquid to drink, less time glued to the toilet, and I was able to get some sleep between Dose 1 and 2. There were a few tips I found very helpful: 1. Be sure to use cold refrigerated water. 2. Shake it up really well to make sure all the powder gets dissolved. 3. Drink it with a straw placed at the back of your mouth. 4. The taste was tolerable, but would have been much worse if I had tried to drink it like a regular glass of liquid and let it run over the taste buds in my tongue! Rinse your mouth out with water after each continuous gulp of liquid."

• j Hug...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 14, 2024

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Please don't let some of these reviews put you off. When I read some of them, I was so scared I nearly bottled. Okay, it's not pleasant, but it is perfectly tolerable. Did the job as it says. I had no side effects."

• Bob...
• February 20, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "My experience was a breeze. Took 1st dose the day before at 2:30pm, had a significant "diarrhea" bowel movement about 30m later, not much. No sitting on the toilet for hours, no soiling my pants... Got up at 4:15am for the 2nd dose, had 3 mostly liquid bowel movements before heading to the hospital. No risk of "losing it" before reaching the bathroom, should have gone back to bed. I was afraid to go back to bed. Last bowel movements clear and yellowish, post procedure notes state that the prep was excellent. Taste wasn't great, Gatorade didn't really taste better. Used a straw, drank the 16oz in 3 big gulps. No biggie. Drank an extra gallon over the prep time: tea, water, Gatorade, chicken stock... Stopped 2h before procedure. Everyone is different, but it was hassle-free for me"

• MJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I was directed to use Plenvu for my last colonoscopy in Feb 2019. My insurance company wouldn't cover the $150 cost. My GI s office then gave me a sample. It was the fourth colonscopy that I have had. I have a strong family history of colon cancer, and have had polyps in the other 3 procedures. I followed the Plenvu directs. It was the most difficult prep I have ever used. I had vomiting and bowel evacuations for the last 6 hours before the procedure. I had leakage that lasted for about a week after the procedure. I could not leave my home. I then lost 10 pounds over the next 3 months. I had no appetite and I had no energy. I lost about 35% of my hair. It took 1 year before I felt better."

• Susie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2019

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Literally makes me shake with fear drinking this. You think you can just down it in the style of "I'm a celebrity" and hold your nose. For some reason you can't. The taste means after a couple of swallows you are gagging and have to stop. It's 2019 and how come there is not an alternative to this is literally mind boggling. Does what its supposed too but bloats you up terrible and makes me cry. "

• first...
• January 15, 2021

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "It three hours post taking the 2nd dose and I not sure if I am finished yet, but I am at yellow output stage. I am writing this before I forget to. Because in reading some of these reviews I was afraid of this as a first time colonoscopy patient. The drinks are gross but not undrinkable. I alternated between the prep and ginger ale. I also used refrigerator cold water to make my prep and drank it through a straw. Last night it took more than an hour for the first dose to work. I started at 4 pm was done well before bedtime. This morning started at 6:15 and it took less than 30 minutes for things to start moving. The morning dose does not give you much warning, stay very close to your bathroom. I think, because it's mostly liquid your ability to hold it is less effective than when it's solid or even diarrhea. I've never done it with the other preps, but as far as I can tell, this is better than drinking the gallon of the other stuff."

• A...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2019

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Took my first dose of MoviPrep 6am in preparation for my colonoscopy. Difficult guzzling my litre of prep that early. Drank down over next hour, whilst dozing. Awoke for 10am to prep second litre dose. Still nothing. All of a sudden, there came a gripe tummy pain. Dash to the pan and brown jetwash. Done. 30 minutes later came another gripe. Dash to the pan and yellow jetwash. Done. 30 minutes later came another gripe. Dash to the pan and clear jetwash. Done. Ordeal over. No big issues. I'm more evacuated than a London kid during WW2."

• MsChr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2024

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Plenvu offers a unique twist with its mango and fruit punch flavors, providing a more palatable experience. The affordability at $40, even without insurance coverage, makes it accessible. Following the directions led to a successful colon cleanse, ensuring a clean slate for the colonoscopy. However, the notable saltiness might be a drawback for some. Additionally, caution is needed, as the product induced severe dehydration despite increased fluid intake. Ultimately, the product delivered on its primary purpose, but users should be mindful of potential dehydration risks."

• starri
• February 16, 2020

GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "This was my second colonoscopy. For my first, the prep was a Miralax prep, this second one was Golytely. I'm an RN, and the difference between the two was markedly different. The Golytley sat in my stomach for the first couple of hours, then it started to work. Too well. I had a couple of accidents without warning. But I'll say this for it: once you begin, you are determined to finish so you don't have to repeat it. There was no real covering the taste, which I compare to salty plastic. I did not experience any nausea. With the Miralax, my tummy actually felt better for a week or so. Not so with the Golytely, which has left me feeling a little inflamed. I think I also cleared better with the Miralax. When it's time to repeat the procedure, I will decline the Golytely prep in favor of the Miralax if possible. Overall, it isn't the end of the world. But this kind of prep is the reason that many people avoid this life-saving procedure."

• BekCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2019

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Absolutely horrendous experience. I would never recommend anyone do MoviPrep for bowel prep for colonoscopy. It took me over 3 hours to get the first liter down, I gagged, and almost vomited many times. I finally figured out the only way it will work for me is chilled right out of the freezer after mixing, and with a sprite in my other hand to chase it. Gulp, chase with sprite, repeat. I’m currently on the second liter and still really struggling I’ve drank 1/4 so a long way to go :( never again........ By the last of the first liter I was cursing everything from the manufacturer to my life to everything"

• Bren
• March 14, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I took Plenvu prior to a colonoscopy. I have had severe constipation for a long time, 2 previous colonoscopys were not successful because I was not cleaned out enough. Plenvu was my last resort and within 30 minutes it began to work and cleaned me out completely by following the dosing directions. I would HIGHLY recommended Plenvu for everyone!"

• CAT
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2019

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I did the split dose and was able to get it down with no issues. I mixed the solution a few hours in advance and let it chill in the fridge. I drank half at 5 pm instead of 6 (with no straw so I could get it down faster), had water, then finished the rest about 10 minutes later, followed by more water. It tasted like a fruit drink to me. The first dose took about an hour to kick in but once it did, I had no cramping, discomfort, etc. Just a lot of watery movements. It did however make me extremely cold. After a couple hours I was done for the night and able to get a good night's sleep. Took the second dose this morning at 6 am and within 20 minutes it started working. Same experience as last night and an hour later, I'm in great shape for my colonoscopy! I'm thrilled that this was the complete opposite of what I expected and feel a huge sense of relief that the process worked as needed."

• Clover
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2023

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I was given a box of Plenvu in the doctor's office. It contains Aspartame. I am not allergic to it but I do not use artificial sweeteners. I was in remission with my Ulcerative Colitis for two years. During the bowel prep, I saw red blood. Then after the colonoscopy more blood. Then for 3 months back on all medications because the Aspartame triggered my Autoimmune disorder and the Colitis came back. I will be careful now and not use anything with Aspartame in it in the future. Hope this helps anyone that suffers from this condition."

• Fitzg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "This worked perfectly. My directions were to drink half the bottle at 4 PM, and then the other half five hours before my scheduled arrival time for the procedure which was 7 AM. I followed the directions to the T, but nothing happened after the first half of the prep. It did the second though. However my stool was not absolutely clear and still had residue in it at the last movement. I was worried so took a picture and brought it in to the surgery center where the nurse told me that’s absolutely what they looked for, yellow almost clear with sediment. So don’t get discouraged if you are still passing a little bit of “sediment”. I would recommend to also drink additional fluids. I put 3 envelopes of crystal light lemonade in the jug and it tasted EXACTLY like lemonade poured over ice. Had NO problem drinking it down."

• Charles...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2016

GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Started drinking this concoction and the very first thing that came to mind was "Why does this stuff have to taste so bad? Why can't it have nice chocolate flavor? Is the science that created it incapable? I mean really, does it need to taste like what it is meant to produce?"

• Tizzy
• June 19, 2021

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "No one reading this review will be more frightened that I was at having to take Moviprep - I had to take it yesterday in state of blind panic, but I survived. I kept to a virtual liquid diet for 36 hours before prep. Poured the prep into 250 ml bottles and chilled. Used a metal straw alternating 3 gulps of prep and gulps of ginger ale cutting through cloying sweetness of the prep which was like seltzer with a heavy lemon taste. Not nice but can be swallowed easily if you distract yourself like I did watching TV. It really was drinkable. Only a little bloating, no cramps, a little nausea maybe gulping too quickly. Just felt very cold after sitting on the loo for hours. When the prep started to work it was gentle, no 'power wash' just a trickle and the odd whoosh. Managed to get to bed got up a few time through the night. Morning doses dreaded, but had very little problem. Crucially it did the job. The worse part without doubt was the worry and fear before the prep"

• NGM
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2023

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I had a lot of anxiety about taking this after reading negative experiences and because I have emetophobia. But taking this for a bowel prep was really not that bad at all. I didn't feel nauseous and there weren't any painful bowel cramps of the kind you might have when you get sick, which were the two things I was most afraid of. It just felt like a normal bm was coming and then...surprise, it was liquid. I created an account to leave this review in the hopes that it helps assuage someone else's anxiety. Also, the first dose didn't taste that bad to me at all, but I'm only giving it an 8 because the second dose tasted bad - seems like they could just make it taste more like the first dose and it would be fine."

• mjb
• March 3, 2019

GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "This is my second colonoscopy prep within one week. I prepped the first time by taking Suprep and it was AWFUL. The taste was terrible and made me so nauseous. So when my doctor ordered a second prep I was so scared and the fact that I had to drink 4 liters of a prep terrified me. But I am so glad I read the GaviLyte-G advice and tips on this tread because I mixed this prep with Crystal Light and IT IS A BREEZE!!! I wish I would have known this the first time around"

• Annie...
• April 9, 2015

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Absolutely fine stuff. It doesn't need anything added to it. I put ice cubes in it and chugged it right down and sipped on it and frankly it was almost good. Definitely not gag worthy and if crystal light were to be included, it would be disgusting. It tastes like lemonade. I really don't think most people need the second day. I took it this morning but only half and let's just say I know what the toilet should look like and it's practically clear. BTW I made turkey broth from scratch and drank that and tea as well as white wine after dinner. (Hey that's a clear juice drink) So don't let people scare you. A nation of wusses, I say."

• Miche...
• May 5, 2019

GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "This was absolutely awful. I had the lemon lime flavor. Remember that scene in Harry Potter and the half blood prince, when Dumbledore has to drink the entire potion of despair and begging to not have to drink it anymore?? Like he’d rather be killed than drink it? Literally my experience with this prep."