Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)
Brand names: GoLYTELY, GaviLyte-G, Plenvu, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, MoviPrep, GaviLyte-C, NuLYTELY, Suflave, Colyte, TriLyte, Colonic Lavage Solution, GaviLyte-N, Clenz-Lyte, Co-Lav, GaviLyte-H, Go-Evac …show all brand names
Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 1,074 reviews on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 34% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes
- SGano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 31, 2019
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "After reading all the bad reviews on here, I was terrified to try Plenvu. But, it wasn’t bad! I think all the preps are going to taste bad so don’t let that deter you. The mango was definitely harder for me to get down but I followed each sip with a bite of lemon Italian Ice and that helped immensely. It worked quickly and effectively without any nausea or cramping. Just a noisy stomach but I’m sure that’s to be expected. The fruit punch (second dose) was much better tasting but still not something I would choose to drink if I had other options. I was completely cleaned out and had no issues getting to my appointment. I highly recommend this prep and will use it again when I need my next colonoscopy. Another good note, is to definitely use some sort of barrier cream after every movement. Helped me a lot!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 19, 2024
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "So many negative reviews here! I remember reading this before my procedure and feeling horribly apprehensive about the whole business. Of course, nobody really wants to spend an evening drinking laxatives and sitting on the toilet! But we know that colonoscopy and gastroscopy are there to save lives, and you can't have it done without a clean bowel! Plenvu tastes fairly horrible, but really it's nowhere near as bad as most of these reviews make out. Yes, it's salty, fruit-flavoured, and over-sweetened - but is it really that bad? Just a couple of glasses to get through in an hour, and you can wash each mouthful down with something you do like. For me, the trick was to make sure that it's very cold and add a lot of ice. Use a straw and sip from the very top of the glass through the ice. Don't try to do it all too quickly - the best way to avoid nausea is to use the whole hour - mentally divide it into six, then drink one every 10 minutes using a watch! It's very effective!"
- Ribena
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 8, 2014
MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I was very sceptical of taking Moviprep after reading the online reviews but I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I did take an anti-emetic beforehand as prescribed by my doctor and I had no nausea at all. Yes the prep does taste awful and whatever you use to help flavour it you will never want to drink again. But I had no side effects no cramping, bloating or nausea. The motions I was able to easily get to the toilet and didn't need to get up in the night. The only side effect I did get was burning towards the end but did use lots of sudocream. My advise would be start early and take you time. I started at 2pm and finished at 8pm for the two doses."
- Movip...
- April 29, 2016
MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I have had to have several colonoscopies over the years and have always been given picolax. I was slightly concerned with the Moviprep as there was a lot to drink. However if you pace yourself over say an hour its fine make sure its cold and maybe suck a halls menthal sweet with it. It works quickly and much less pain and discomfort than with the Picolax. I had it at 5pm went to the toilet a lot up until about 10pm then actually had a night sleep. Next morning the same amount again, toilet for about another 4 hours then off to the hospital. I seemed to be able to keep more hydrated with this preparation than with the Picolax as I did not feel so rotten and sick. Much more comfortable experience all round."
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- Nemo
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 15, 2017
GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "After having two other colonoscopies I suggest to drink this without any flavoring, it taste much better that way. Adding the flavor only seems to intensify the salty taste I divided the drink up in the 4 quart containers and drank 1 at a time much easier to do. Drink it through a straw. You have less chance of becoming nauseous . I coated my rump as as suggested by others who had the prep. It really helped. P.S. Thank you to all the people who offered suggestions it really helped. I also drank the prep at room temperature and chilled. The only difference was at room temperature it was a little bit more salty. If you’ve ever mixed baking soda and water for heartburn that’s what this prep reminded me of but, actually tasted better. It was not horrible. At the end I replenished with Gatorade. I also had 3 more clear BM’s the next day which was the morning of my procedure. So you might want to wear a protective pad or something like the depends or take an extra pair of clothes in case you can’t get to the bathroom fast enough."
- SLano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 20, 2019
MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I started drinking this at 7pm, after less than an hour I had downed it all (washing down with plain water after each chug as the taste isn't that great), and I was on the toilet. It worked quite quickly for me, but I am still sat here now 2 hours later. Scared to move in case it isn't complete haha! Overall I think it is good and effective, simple enough to take, and as long as it does the job needed to get the results from my colonoscopy then I'm happy! Also was free as I am in the UK (thank god for NHS). I gag quite easily, and was more nervous about this than the actual procedure, but it's really not that bad!"
- shaun...
- February 9, 2017
GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I survived my prep....thank God for the tips I got from the internet or I couldn't have done it. Use a straw, two day prep was easier(less pressure), lemon drops immediately after drinking the glasses of prep took the bad taste away. I just sucked on the lemon drops for a few seconds after each glass. Thank you everyone who posted their advice!"
- Ann
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 16, 2019
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I'm reading all these comments while trying to drink my second dose of Plenvu. I just can't bring the cup to my mouth anymore. I thought pooping would be the worse part of the prep but boy was I wrong... Help lol"
- npatr...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 1, 2021
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Did the two day dose for a colonoscopy prep. This is my first one, so no basis of comparison (except my wife used something else and gave me a heads up about the process). Dose one is done the day before the procedure. After looking online, I made sure that the water used was as cold as possible, and I had some plain water to wash down the taste. I also drank it through a straw, which helped. The taste was like concentrated gatorade. Not something I would drink normally, but not bad. I drank another 16 oz of water to was it down. After 1 hour, the "waterworks" began. The second dose was about 4 hours before the procedure, so I had to wake up early in the morning. Similar process, similar taste. After another 30 minutes, more waterworks. No pain, no gassiness. The doctor was happy with the cleaniness of my bowels, so I guess it did what it was supposed to do. Not sure about all thembad reviews, since I had heard horror stories about other treatments which required much more effort."
- Garbo
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 26, 2022
MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "It tastes similar to those rehydration powders, kinda salty. Not great but added a little cordial and it was drinkable over 45 minutes. About 75 minutes after I started drinking it started. I can only describe it as like doing a powerful wee, but from your anus. However, no pain and it was controllable, and over after a few hours. For context I was still able to get on with some household chores in between loo runs. A few tips: 1) get it down quick, you don't want to be still forcing it down once the effects are felt! 2) I applied some hemorrhoid ointment in advance, which really helped the discomfort, along with regular vaseline application 3) Ladies, it's basically water. Get some baby wipes and really clean up after every single time, I can imagine it'd be very easy to get BV after this. 4) Keep drinking - you will feel shaky and unwell if you dehydrate, and it'll give you cramps. Overall not bad, and a necessary evil."
- Relie...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 5, 2013
GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I can’t overstress the importance of lemons during the prep. Get a bag of lemons and cut them in quarters. Suck on the lemon quarter, drink the solution through a straw, suck on the lemon, drink the solution, etc. You will not even taste or smell it. Also, schedule your exam in the afternoon. You will be able to drink 1/2 of the solution the night before and 1/2 in the morning. Very tolerable way to get through this!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 15, 2017
MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I've been dreading this all week. Read every awful review, and every scary web page. I don't do well with gross-tasting stuff and have been scared to death I wouldn't get this stuff down. Just finished the first liter and it was TOTALLY FINE. It's not tasty, but it's not THAT bad. I definitely recommend refrigerating and using a straw and holding your nose. It was NO issue to drink, and I generally have a weak stomach. It works well as well, I think. Have to run to the bathroom every five minutes or so...sort of like peeing out of a different spot (TMI, sorry). So, all in all, so far so good. Was NOT even close to as bad as I feared. At all."
- Devorah
- July 17, 2019
GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I did the GoLytely prep and not Miralax because it has the electrolytes and there is evidence that it does a better job at bowel lavage. Take 4 tablespoons of olive oil orally hours prior to prep. There are studies out of Turkey and Mexico showing that Olive Oil produces a better prep, especially in the right colon. Eat a low residue diet for days beforehand. Switch to smoothies 24 hours before the procedure. Have your colonoscopy in the afternoon, and start your prep in the early morning. I stopped having smoothies before bedtime, and started prep at 4am. Want to help your GoLytely go down easily? Mix 6 fluid ounces of prep with 2 fluid ounces of clear broth. The prep is salty and you'll only taste broth. Warm it up! Make it cozy. Have coconut water in between glasses of prep. Between my diarrhea and these tips, I needed a liter of prep. And I got a 9 for my bowel cleanliness. Results may vary!"
- Alex
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 17, 2023
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I was so scared after all the horror stories here... and in the end, it's just some mango-tasting liquid, with some salt added to protect your heart from electrolyte imbalance that can happen after cleansing. Honestly, people saying it's the worst day of their life are out of touch with reality. In the 90s, we had to drink 4 liters of salty water. We have come a long way. Do NOT trust the bad reviews. This product is safe (PEG-based). Also, remember that people having a bad experience are the most vocal. This product is easy to drink."
- Panda
- October 18, 2020
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "After reading all of these reviews, I was terrified. I have emetophobia and have an irrational fear of vomiting. I was worked up about taking this for weeks. I had my doctor call in a prescription for anti nausea medication that I started 30 minutes prior to starting. The first dose wasn't bad but I kinda wish they just let it be salty instead of giving it a "fruity" flavor. I sipped it over an hour. I made sure it was cold added ice and drank through straw. Made it through dose 1 no problems. Started working within 30 minutes. No cramping. Just explosive. I was unable to get any sleep between the doses. Dose 2 tasted a little better, but was harder to sip down. After an hour, I ended up chugging the last bit as it was already starting to work. The next hour was the worst. The nausea faded after an hour. I hope I don't need to do this for another 10 yrs, but I would try this prep again. Just wouldn't chug the 2nd dose."
- AnnaD
- May 31, 2021
MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Drinking my 2nd dose now of Moviprep. First one was ok, started at 6pm, from 7pm - 8pm bowel movements, mainly dirty water. At 9.30pm again one visit in the toilet. Then I slept, with a lot of rumbling in my stomach. In the morning one small watery-dirty movement. Now drinking it again. It's the second time I have colonoscopy with moviprep. My experience says: 1). Don't drink it cold. It may taste better, but I get more cramps and pain when it's cold. I drink it luke-warm and chase every sip with luke warm green tea. Before each sip, I put a slice of lemon on my tongue, and a slice of ginger. 2). Use water to wash your butt, not toilet paper or wet wipes. Wiping makes my butt hurt very much. Wet wipes - don't work for me, it still irritates, maybe even more, cuz wipes give me allergic reaction. So, I wash it with water each time, and when clean, I put a lot of vaseline. My first colonoscopy went fine, I was well prepared. I hope today will be the same."
- Patrick...
- November 14, 2014
MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Took Moviprep for my 50 year colonoscopy screening. I'm sorry many people have had such a hard time with it, but for myself, that just wasn't the case. Yes, the prep tastes fairly gross: like thick flat 7up with salt in it....followed by a weird melon-cucumber aftertaste. I chilled it, and when it was time to drink an 8 oz portion, I just gulped it down. The only time it was almost too much was on dose 8 in the AM. Following that with 16 oz of water was almost too much to bear, and it made me nauseous. It took almost an hour for the prep to get going, but there was only some rumbling and no cramping. The night before doses got the movements fairly clear, but it took the morning dose to really clean things up. The diarrhea wasn't that bad."
- Chest...
- May 25, 2023
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "This is the most disgusting tasting thing I've have ever had. It tastes like its been made with sea water. Drinking 2 pints of the stuff in 2 sessions is torture. The only good thing is it works quickly and i had no side effects. Surely someone can come up with a better tasting one"
- Gamevod
- December 2, 2014
MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Colonoscopy prep. Not nearly as bad for me as some below describe. Two session prep. Mixed the stuff in advance, added one packet of Crystal Light lemonade mix and about two teaspoons of lemon juice, then chilled. Tastes a lot like lemon lime Gatorade, with some salt added, but a bit slimey consistency. Tried several ways of drinking and ended up doing this. Drank from a glass, no straw. Before taking a swallow, sucked for a moment on a mint. Then took a big mouthfull with head tilted back, so avoided most of my tongue. Held there for a second, then swallowed and immediately took another suck on mint. The another mouthful, etc. No side effects. Started bowel motion about 70 minutes after first glass and went on and off for 90 min."
- Subar...
- July 16, 2015
GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Worked as expected. No solid food after dinner two nights before procedure day, clear liquids only, began at 6:00pm, then chased each glass of prep with ginger ale on ice for taste. Important to use straw with prep; helps bypass the taste on tongue. Residual cleansing continued into the night for several hours, but not too inconvenient."
- padamur
- January 9, 2012
MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Can't see what the problem is, it says on the packet what it is going to do and taste like. It tastes horrible, hot, cold or warm, it cleans the bowel. What more do you want? Except a positive result after the colonoscopy. Go with the flow and get on with it."
- CRano
- November 9, 2019
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I survived colorectal cancer in 2007 and have a shortened colon as a result of the surgeries. I have had a number of colonoscopies since then, the preps have been uncomfortable but tolerable. Plenvu was the most horrible bowel preparation experience and most painful ever! I had shooting diarrhea all night long. My poor sister, my caregiver, spent from midnight until 5am changing my bed, cleaning me, and cleaning the bathroom, over and over again. Then the vomiting started! I was SOOOO dehydrated, I was weak and could hardly walk. I never even took the second dose, and we almost called for an ambulance to get to the ER. We had to cancel the colonoscopy. When my sister explained what had happened, they said they would give her something else for prep, something "not as harsh." Harsh was a huge understatement!!!! NEVER again!!!"
- Jtano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 25, 2020
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "My 6th colonoscopy and first time using plenvu. Tasted OK and quantity required was low compared to the several litres required for CleanPrep... But unfortunately Plenvu caused severe abdominal cramps and poor clearance of bowels. My colonoscopy was cut short due to 'poor preparation' and the Dr told me not to accept plenvu again if prescribed. I guess it's different for different people, but I was very disappointed that all the pain/time I took to prepare for the procedure was wasted, because of Plenvu."
- Labora
- September 19, 2019
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Two days before my procedure, I only ate rice, fish and chicken. No beef, vegetables or milk. I ate light breakfast (white bread, tea) and light lunch (Ramon noodles) the day before my procedure. I started the first dose of PLENVU at 5:45pm and took me 55 minutes to finish. The taste and the thick consistency made it very hard to finish it in 30 minutes. Made me nauseated when I tried to push myself to finish on time so I had to slow down. I had multiple loose stools followed by several light yellow watery stools after the first dose. I slept at around 11:30pm and woke up at 5:30am to take the second dose. I took only half of the second dose as I felt nauseous. I again had multiple light yellow watery stools until I left my house at 9:30am for my 11:30am procedure. My prep was labeled excellent by the doctor afterwards. Overall, PLENVU did its job. The taste is something they need to work on. I assume it will be difficult for many sensitive people to drink it."
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GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Fifth time having the fun of Golytely. I'll share what my pharmacist told me before the first time. Get some hard candy, something you don't normally want, like lemon drops. Suck on the candy while drinking the solution through a straw as quickly as possible. The candy helps to cut the salty taste and going through straw makes it much quicker."