MoviPrep and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 2)

• But...
• September 24, 2015

For Bowel Preparation "I have my first colonoscopy tomorrow, and I have been given MoviPrep. Couldn't eat all day, which is the worst bit! Had my first dose at 5 pm, things started moving 1 hour 30 mins after. Started the second dose at 8 pm, which I am still trying to get down now (11 pm) as it is just making me gag! However, it is doing what it is meant to do, so fingers crossed tomorrow goes well! I have just been drinking it with orange squash, which helps a little. Suffered from some bloating, tummy rumbles, and cramps, but it was nothing I hadn't dealt with before."

• sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "Used as instructed - two days low fiber diet, then 2 liters taken over four hours starting at 5 pm the night before my procedure, plus 1 liter of other clear fluids. Hated the artificial sweetener in this as can't stand even small amounts of aspartame in anything, and this is aspartame overload! Sheer volume of liquid was very difficult as I never drink cold drinks or squash, and the sickly sweetness made me gag. Only managed it by washing each glassful down with black coffee or tea and then finishing off with just water. Felt relieved to get it all down and then waited for two hours (totally bloated and with mild cramps) for it to work, and then the next three hours visiting the loo. For me, that was difficult as I normally go to bed early, but it did the job it was meant to do. If I had to have bowel prep again, I would ask for something else where there was less liquid to drink. Would prefer something without that awful cloying sweetness like perhaps aniseed!!"

• Lmb...
• October 29, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "I found this better than any prep I have had before. Ok, so it was 20 years ago. A lot has changed. I have only had my first prep, had it at 6 p.m. I mixed in lukewarm filtered water at 4 p.m. and let it sit in the fridge to chill. Well, it started working within 20 minutes. I found the taste fine and was pretty much determined to drink within 30 mins and drank the recommended water in between. Probably sat on the toilet 10 times within 2 hours. Slight cramping before it kicked in. A little concerned with the color. However, I feel confident the 2nd prep at 7 a.m. tomorrow will help with that. I was mindful of my eating for the last 3 days and followed their recommendations, which are food groups I generally never eat. Wish you good results!"

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Drank the first liter of stuff, tasted like Alka-Seltzer, waited 2 hours and it started, the cleansing began. Sat on the toilet for 10 minutes for the first round, scared to rise up because I'll be coming back, going to start the second liter, tasted worse, minor bloat and cramp. Done with the second liter, slow flushing system, don't know how many more trips to the loo, hope all goes well tomorrow."

• red...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2013

For Bowel Preparation "Mine was done over two days. The first dose left me feeling bloated, cramping. The next morning, I did three quarters of it, and it was all over. I vomited so hard, along with chills, shaking, and just a phone call away from 911. Did its job though."

• Jul...
• June 25, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "38 years old. I had a colonoscopy (my 4th) two and a half weeks ago and thought the MoviPrep was quite vile with its lemon taste. I think I prefer the previous salt-tasting solutions. The taste and prep weren't the problem, though. On the morning of my colonoscopy, my bowel movement appeared 'clear', however, when I saw the doctor after, he said the prep 'wasn't great.' I took it exactly as directed and am concerned that the quality isn't as good as the previous preparations I've used. Having worked in theater for colonoscopies, I know how important a good prep is and was extremely disappointed in the effect of this one. The worst thing, however, is that I've had severe abdominal cramps with horrific diarrhea since, with only a 3-day reprieve."

• STa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "I took MoviPrep last week, which has given me abdominal cramps, nausea, chills, and shivering. It's almost a week since I have taken MoviPrep, and today after eating my food, I am still getting abdominal cramps, chills, shivers, and nausea. I hope this is not permanent damage!"

• par...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I wished I hadn't visited this page before taking the MoviPrep because I had no worries until I saw the bad experiences. I have emetophobia and saw others having chills and cramps, which were the symptoms of some of my worst bouts of digestive distress. I am delighted to say the only unpleasant thing I experienced was trying to get so much liquid down, because my wife mixed the prep for me and put 4 ounces too many. Other than that, it almost tasted kind of good. Maybe they've improved the flavor since what some other people experienced? I did have slight cramps while first drinking the morning dose, but that could have been the lemon wedges that I later stopped biting because the flavor wasn't an issue."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "So the reason I gave 5 is because I'm currently taking the 1st L. Disgusting, since 7 pm, I haven't managed to finish the last 4 glasses as I would just want to throw up, and I really need this medicine to work as I have a colonoscopy tomorrow. Two months ago, I was hospitalized for diverticulitis, so now I really need to get past this examination. Until 9 pm, I managed to drink almost everything, but didn't have any movement. I thought the solution wouldn't work. Then at 10 pm, when it hit me! Still didn't finish going to the toilet, and like the others said, it's literally like peeing out of your bum. No unbearable cramps, though."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 31, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Is any laxative really something to rave about? The current reviews had me worried about using this product, but it wasn't nearly as bad as what I read. It started working 45 minutes after my first dose. I didn't have cramps, and it was very gentle. By morning, I was 'complete' and didn't have to worry about the drive to the hospital. Perhaps this varies from person to person. The only thing I didn't like was it is SUPER SWEET! I felt like I was drinking syrup."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2021

For Bowel Preparation "It is a bit like drinking seawater, so not great, but not awful. I had one strongish stomach cramp during the evening, and my stomach felt hard and bloated, but other than that, no real pain, just the urge to go to the toilet every 25 min or so. It was nothing like having a stomach bug. When I was taking the second lot the following morning, I had no pain, just the need for the loo regularly. I did feel a little bit dizzy at times."

• Esi...
• January 5, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "I took this stuff before having a flexible sigmoidoscopy. The first dose worked after about an hour. It tasted unpleasant (cheap, lemony, and salty), and the consistency was thick and lumpy, so it was difficult to swallow. When I rinsed the jug out afterwards, it fizzed like a volcano. There has been plenty of urgency to go to the loo, but no cramps. The first dose cleared me out so well that I didn't need to bother with the second dose."

• JRa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2020

For Bowel Preparation "I wish I had read all the comments about this yesterday, then I would have tried cooling it in the fridge before drinking it! It tastes vile, and I really struggled to take it all, though I did succeed eventually. It did make me feel sick, but thankfully I wasn't. Unlike most reviewers on here, I had to take my 2 liters at 2 pm and 5 pm yesterday for a colonoscopy appointment at 11:30 am today. I had been constipated for 2 days beforehand because of the very low-fiber diet, and so I did get a few cramps to begin with until things really started moving! The cramps were very uncomfortable, but nowhere near as painful as having diverticulitis. It was just clear fluid by the time I started taking the 2nd liter. I'm still getting the hosepipe effect this morning, so I just hope I'm empty by then and they can go ahead with the colonoscopy..."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2021

For Bowel Preparation "The worst part was actually drinking the MoviPrep because it tastes salty, and I hate salty drinks. The toilet visits weren’t painful to me, just had minor cramping. I also felt a little nauseous, but I think it’s because of drinking the MoviPrep. I had the orange-flavored one, and it's definitely not masking the gross flavor."

• Kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2022

For Bowel Preparation "So let me start off by saying everyone is different. MoviPrep has a strong fake citrus flavor, it was difficult for me to get down. I did not mix it with anything as it already had a sweet, salty taste. It's better cold, however, it gets warmer as you drink it. Since my doctor had me take Dulcolax 2 hours before, I was already on the toilet when having to drink the first container. I had a mixture 7 years ago that tasted better and only had to drink three 8 oz glasses at separate times. I wish I remembered the name of it. MoviPrep is doing its job. Some mild cramping. I agree with others... need soft tissue and wipes. I used Prep H wipes, the witch hazel helps!"

• NH ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "I have taken this at least 5-6 times for the last 10 years. I have had major problems with it since the first time. Causing me major fatigue. The last time I took it was 3 years ago and I had very severe cramps and not having enough time to get to the bathroom. I went to the hospital and the doctor said it didn't work good enough so he had me go home and do a second round. I went back the next day and did the process with no energy. I had to do it last night and it was even worse than the other times. I was gagging it down and up all night with severe cramps. I tried the second dose in the morning and I just about started throwing up so I called the office and they said to stop. Once the doctor was done he said it didn't evacuate enough."

• Shi...
• February 6, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "Took first dosage at 6:15 pm - NOTHING happened but cramps!!! It's 2:54 am, and I finished my second dosage, and STILL nothing is happening. I'm beyond bloated! Procedure is at 7 am. !!!"