Plenvu for Bowel Preparation User Reviews (Page 5)

• Rabbi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2019

"I followed the directions and had no problems. The taste wasn’t bad (I chilled it prior to use, used a straw and took sips of water between swigs). I’ve certainly tasted worse things in my life. Doctor said excellent prep. First time colonoscopy for me so I don’t have a basis for comparison for other prep products. While not enjoyable, I didn’t find the prep process that unpleasant. I look at it as a necessary 2 day inconvenience to help me stay healthy. Three sessile polyps (flat polyps) were found and removed; well worth it! I didn’t eat anything solid for 24 hours prior to starting the prep and think that helped."

• Twinkle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2019

"I took this in preferance to Klean Prep as the quantity to drink was much less. This was the only difference. I took Motillium on the tongue before both doses which stopped nausea. However the taste and thick consistency made this very hard to swallow and only great resolve got me through. My restricted low fibre diet was such an help. As my consultant said what goes in has to come out! Following first dose I had two movements only and felt well. Same after morning dose - which was worse than the first - but about 4 watery movements and just a little cramping and that was it. However the only way I could get this down was the lesser quantity. I could not ever take it again and very thankfully I won't have to as I'll be 76 in 10 years time and no tests after 75! Great money to be made by someone who can come up with a bearable solution."

• nfamous...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

"First I'll say that my Boston Prep Scale Score was a 9, which is the perfect score and means that your prep worked and your colon was optimal for visualization. As far as effectiveness, Plenvu did the job. That said, if I ever have to have a colonoscopy again, I will ask to try a prep other than Plenvu. The taste of dose 1 was so VILE but I kept it down and it did its job. Dose 2 was less vile tasting but my stomach expelled it in 20 minutes in the biggest projectile vomiting I've ever experienced. I hope to never have to have another colonoscopy."

• babal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2019

"I have a colonosopy set for today. I started my drink yesterday about 5:25pm. An hour later, had a good poop, then 20 mins later it started. the hose ran like water. I drank water, about a half a jar every 30 min and did good. 4 hour later it slowed down and slept well till about 3am. had a little flow and stayed awake. I started my 2nd dose at 5:40am and now its 6:04am. I am still drinking and I can feel my stomach playing the drums and strings. It is gonna start coming out again . No vomiting, just a little nausea and a strange warm dizzy feeling but not bad. I will give an update later today. My appointment is at 11AM."

• MSK
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2019

"I was glad I only had to drink half as much prep as I did ten years ago but the nausea, vomiting and chills were unexpected side effects. I know there is some really bright person who can develop a better prep that doesn’t include drinking horrible liquids that cause such nausea and vomiting and a general feeling of being ill. I am not exaggerating when I say this prep taste horrible and the thick salty sweet is almost impossible to drink. I hope it works and I can have the procedure tomorrow morning. If not, I won’t repeat this prep again and will ask for the older stuff that was bad but didn’t make me sick."

• Johnny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

"This is my second colonoscopy and my first time using this bowel prep. Took the first dose around 5pm and it was a horrible “mango” flavor but managed to get it down. Stayed on the pot and was pretty confident I was cleared out by 11pm. Second dose at 5am tasted so bad it made me throw up a small amount several times afterwards. Managed to get it down finally which resulted in severe stomach pain and cramps up until the time of my procedure. The procedure itself went well but a full day later my stomach is still tender and sore from the bowel prep cramps the second dose gave me. The pain and gas appears to be dissipating but I would not recommend this product to anyone. I don’t remember the name of the bowel prep I used last time but it was cheaper and didn’t have as many horrible side effects."

• Squeaky
• February 7, 2020

"This is my 9th bowel prep so I have experienced all of them. I was supposed to use Preopik but found out it had been discontinued and a prep called Clenpiq had taken its place. Very low volume preps. I loved them! After numerous errors on the part of the pharmacy I could not get what I needed in time. 16 oz followed by 16 oz fluid in an hour didn’t feel low. I have done the first packet. It was the worst thing I have ever tasted. I used a lemon ice chaser in between gulps because the bitterness was horrible. It does work though. I have been in the bathroom about 20 times in 4 hours and I’m pretty clean. No cramps but also no warning! Stand up very carefully after drinking this! Lol! Now I’m not sure about 5 am tomorrow morning. Not sure that will stay down but I’m going pretty clear right now so I’m hoping I can do the final flush tomorrow. So for taste I give it a -1. For effectiveness I give it a 9. Not sure I would ask for it again."

• JennJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2020

"Dose 1 of Plenvu was started around 5pm. Mixed with 16oz of water you have approximately 30 minutes to finish the dose. You will need it! This stuff is thick, and the taste is undesirable. I choked it down within the 30 minutes and was nauseated for about 2 hours. It took about 45 minutes for the first bowel movement, and the abdominal pain during that time was excruciating. On the plus side, it cleared me out well. Once you start, stay near a bathroom because you will certainly be using it. Dose 2 consisted of the last 2 dose packs with another 16oz of water. Still hard to choke down, and lots of nausea. Moral of the story is that it tastes awful, causes abdominal pain and nausea, but it does what it is supposed to."

• Soozeeq
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2020

"This was my third colonoscopy and I was told Plenvu was better than the product I used before (an inexpensive over the counter product). First, I don’t understand why I had to pay $132 for a product, at best, the same as the stuff that costs $8-$10. Second, I found it really hard to get down (couldn’t finish the second dose) and found the “expulsion” not nearly as thorough. I’m not sure if it was the prep or the procedure, but felt pretty awful for a few days versus being up and about almost immediately after the previous ones. As far as I can tell, there is no advantage to match the extra cost and for me, a really awful experience. I will not use again."

• Andy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

"Jan 23, 2020 - Plenvu box has multiple instructions. There is Dose 1 and Dose 2. Enough to confuse you, plus an added instruction from the MD's office. I followed the instruction on Jan 22, day before. My last bowel movement was Jan 22 at 10:30pm. I followed the instruction on Jan 23, the day of my procedure. My last bowel movement was 16:15 ON surgery table. I experienced everything the previous reviewers experienced too plus on the surgery table. Half-Litely was much more tolerable any day. I never got an indication of a bowel movement. The fluid was like a roman candle. It blew out like a fire cracker."

• KCMan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2019

"Terrible product. The gatorade and Miralax prep was much better without the side effects. Plenvu was awful tasting and caused severe nausea. The nausea lasted into the second day after the colonoscopy was completed. I plan to tell the doctor that I do not want to use this product again."

• JoanneS
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

"I wrote my last review after my first dose. Well, four hours after my 2nd dose, my thoughts have changed. The first one was easy. The 2nd dose made me nauseous about halfway through. I didn't finish the liquid, because it would've made me vomit. Not that it mattered. I've spent the last four hours on the toilet. My backside is raw. It hurts so bad I cry every time I have to clean it. And I'm very dehydrated. I could keep myself hydrated with the first dose because I could drink, but I couldn't drink past midnight. Which meant I took my 2nd dose by itself. Telling someone to take a second dose during a time when you're not supposed to drink is just cruel. Does it work? Yes. But I'm not sure it's worth it."

• Kfouche
• December 23, 2019

"This was my first colonoscopy and I will admit that after reading some of these reviews, I was worried, but overall, had a good experience with Plenvu. I followed the exact instructions that my doctor gave me for prep. The taste was not too bad. Dose two was harder for me than dose one and I did feel a bit nauseous, but it passed. Worked great and I had no abdominal cramps or pain. I took my first does at 4 pm and the second at 8 pm for an 8:40 am colonoscopy the following day. I did not eat any food at all the day before the procedure and just drank the clear liquids suggested. I would recommend this prep. I am going to ask for some anti nausea medication next time, but will request Plenvu again for my prep."

• ARano
• January 7, 2021

"Took my first dose, it was HORRIBLE tasting I could barely take a sip without gagging in disgust. I got a method of a sip of the medicine then a sip of apple juice going and that worked. About 8 hours later I started my second dose which surprisingly tasted even worse than the first dose, I drunk half and after 5 minutes projectile vomited everything. I waited about 10 minutes and finished the rest and laid down thinking I would be fine, nope as soon as I got back up I projectile vomited the rest again. Hopefully I will still be able to have my procedure, but seeing as I threw up all of dose 2, I’m not sure how that will go. 0/10 would not recommend, if you have any other options PLEASE go with those."

• Sue
• November 19, 2019

"I have had several colonoscopies so never look forward to the prep. I followed some other suggestions which is to drink lots of water well before you start the prep. Also make sure contents are dissolved before drinking; taste was better than most; first round was easy to get down followed by water but second round is the toughest trying to keep it down so took 1-2 sips; waited for gag reflex to stop; rinsed mouth with water; wait and then repeat. Taste wasn’t that bad and got it all down with no issues but was up most of the night running to the bathroom. Definitely works and was one of the better preps that I’ve had. Tons of water / hydration is the secret and take your time drinking the solution."

• Lori
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2019

"The doctor said this was a new medication and it would be easier than last time. Last time, it was simple. No side effects. I don’t know which meds he gave. Right now, I am soooo ill. It felt like a 9 out if 10. Like the stomach flu. Diarrhea and vomiting. This was after the second dose. I NEVER felt this with the other meds. Today , after the colonoscopy , if I can even make it there, I will find out the other meds."

• texas...
• January 31, 2020

"3rd colonoscopy. 1st one 9 years ago, 2nd 3 years ago. Previous golightly and suprep. This one (plenvu) is awful. I think the thickness is the most repulsive part. Held my nose with each gulp thru a straw and followed with iced tea, which I also mixed with 1st dose instead of water. Second dose at 2am mixed with water only. Not as thick, easier to get down chased with iced tea. Couldn’t finish last 2 oz. No cramps, not explosive, passing water BUT...it’s the color of iced tea and not sure if it’s fecal matter or just due to my drinking tea. Some preps say nothing 2 hrs before procedure, my dr office said 3 and nurse said 4 which is it??? My husband took pills for his and was easy for him. My doc offered and I should’ve tried them....no more liquid preps!!! Nice if this could be administered thru IV. Solitaire on iPad on toilet helps pass the time."

• Luna
• November 28, 2019

"Very effective way of emptying bowels. I am 18 years old and had my first colonoscopy today. The worst part of Plenvu was the taste and I struggled very hard with finishing the liquids. I did not have any side effects such as nausea or discomfort, but I did spend a solid 12 hours in the bathroom. I still felt the need to have bowel movements even after my colonoscopy even though my colon was perfectly clean."

• Jaye
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2019

"I would highly recommend this prep which I chose for my first colonoscopy. It's the lowest volume option (less to drink) and while I suspect they all taste horrible, I was able to drink this without issue (kept it cold, used a straw to minimize contact with taste buds, and sipped water to clear aftertaste immediately). I get an upset stomach easily but didn't experience that with this prep. It was effective but with no cramping or nausea and I didn't have to get up in the middle of the night. I did scale back on certain foods a few days prior however (red meat, anything with skin (onions, grapes etc). Doc said prep was excellent."

• Bloated
• November 15, 2019

"This taste like thick foul ocean water. It has been 8 hours and I have gone some, but bloated and cramping. The doctor has cancelled my colonoscopy due to not working as it should. I even drank more water than required. Once I finally do go, that will literally be $50 down the toilet."

• Haron
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

"I followed the instruction exactly as prescribed as well as switched to a low fiber diet, avoided foods on the do not eat list (nuts, fruits with seeds/skins, legumes, etc.). The day before I had a breakfast of 2 boiled eggs and a potato roll with a little soy butter. After that, it was nothing but clear liquids. I took my first prep dose and within an hour, it seemed to be working. I took the 2nd dose and this one almost made me vomit as feel faint. I had nothing to drink after my 2nd dose and still did not have a successful colonoscopy. I now have to go back for a second one in a few weeks....aaaggghhhhh!!!"

• 55Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2021

"I have had three colonoscopies and this prep was by far the worst BUT very effective. I started first dose at 6pm and had hard time drinking it all. Within 20 min, every negative side effect started ...bloating, nausea, running nose, chills, feelings of nervousness and need to vomit, which I did. It kicked in relatively quickly. I drank most of 1st dose but not all and went to bathroom until about 10pm. I called dr and he gave me tips, including drinking ginger tea. I tried to sleep before 1:15 am dose #2 but could not fall asleep. I tried to finish before the side effects started again but could not. I left about 1/4 that i just could not choke down. All the same side effects. I went to bathroom until about 4 am and tried to sleep but could not. I went to bathroom another 5x-6x before 8am procedure. Even though I did not finish and vomited first dose, I still had clear discharge before procedure."

• Harry
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2021

"ASPARTAME ALERT! The Plenvu kit came in the mail from a specialty pharmacy and cost me $60. I opened it two days before my procedure as the box top recommended, and was alerted by the "phenylketonuric" warning -- it must have aspartame in it (although that's not listed on the box), and it's an ingredient that gives me irregular heartbeat. After perusing the enormous tissue-paper-thin package insert with a magnifying glass, I finally found that aspartame is an "inactive" ingredient in Pouch 2. I couldn't use this prep and went back to the classic Gatorade with Ducolax and Miralax, and am a happy camper since it was a fine experience. But I'm still out $60 because no one at the doctor's office asked me if aspartame was a problem before calling in the prescription for it, and the pharmacy is only in the business of filling orders, not questioning them."

• sammy
• March 9, 2020

"I’m so glad I read some of your comments as I was getting ready to do this. I went to the store to get ice, a straw and apple juice. Only I didn’t looked at it carefully and wound up with spiced cider, which is not going to work. Just took Dose 1. Pretty bad but I pounded it down in 8 minutes. Ice and straw are key. Lots of crushed ice, not cubes. I am chasing it with Roar organic electrolyte drink in mango tangerine. So the real mango flavor washes away the fake awful one. Waiting to see what happens "

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2020

"This stuff tastes absolutely horrible. Was able to choke down the first dose however I threw up the second dosage but was still able to absorb enough to complete the procedure. It acted very quickly for me (in about 50 minutes) and actually didn’t hurt my stomach too bad at the time . I’m recovering now and my stomach hurts very badly and I feel pretty terrible but it did the job. Overall it’s effective but pretty unpleasant"