Plenvu for Bowel Preparation User Reviews (Page 5)

• Mis...
• September 26, 2019

"I gave this a 10 for effectiveness because it is unbelievably effective and powerful. That is the only good thing I can say. I have so far used the first part of this prep. Within less than 10 minutes, I was running to the bathroom. Sat for over an hour before I could safely get up. The cramps and stomach pain were terrible. The taste is horrible. I used a straw to try to avoid the taste and still gagged with every drink. Still trying not to throw up. I would never recommend this stuff."

• MVa...
• November 22, 2019

"This med tastes nasty, but I was able to finish both the doses. After my 1st dose at 5:30 pm, colon cleansing started in 30 mins and lasted for 3 hours for every 5-10 mins. I took my 2nd dose at 2:30 am, cleansing lasted for about 4 hours, for every 3-5 mins. The best way to drink this is to use a straw and flush it with apple juice after every sip. Though the med description says you can't have it with anything, the nurse told me it is totally fine to drink it with clear juice or clear Gatorade. I was able to finish both the doses in 10 mins. I had 20 oz of water after finishing the med and apple juice. After the 2nd dose, I had the yellow watery bowel movement for 4 hours. I also had a terrible headache after the 2nd dose and chills with both doses, which went away once the med got out of my system. The procedure went well, and the doc was able to see the colon clearly. This med is doable with apple juice, which flushes away the bitter aftertaste."

• Kfo...
• December 23, 2019

"This was my first colonoscopy, and I will admit that after reading some of these reviews, I was worried, but overall, I 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. It worked great, and I had no abdominal cramps or pain. I took my first dose 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."

• Rma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2021

"I need a yearly colonoscopy because of a high-risk malignant polyp found in 2015. So I have had several different preps. Plenvu is the worst. The first packet was sickeningly sweet and very salty. I followed all directions. The second packet was just as bad. About 30 minutes into drinking the second packet, I vomited, while bowel was evacuating. Unbelievably terrible experience. Nothing good to say about this prep."

• Mem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2019

"Ok, it's 2:30 a.m., and I am working on part 2 of Plenvu bowel prep. So, here is my experience. Part 1 tastes awful. You should never make a medication drink taste like mango! NEVER! But I got it down. Was on the pot for 4 hours. Woke up at 2 a.m. for part 2. Taste is a little better: fruit punch. Still hard to get down. Will update when I am finished. Lol. Ok, get over halfway done with part 2 and threw it all up. Still feel nauseous."

• Rab...
• 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."

• Jay...
• 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 the 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."

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

"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."

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

"Dose 1 of Plenvu was started around 5 pm. Mixed with 16 oz 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 16 oz of water. Still hard to choke down, and lots of nausea. The moral of the story is that it tastes awful, causes abdominal pain and nausea, but it does what it is supposed to."

• IBS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2019

"I was prescribed Plenvu prep for an upcoming colonoscopy, which was today. The first dose is flavored with artificial mango flavor. It was the most vile thing I'd ever tasted. I managed to get the majority of it down. There was 1 ounce I couldn't finish. Before I was done, I had explosive diarrhea. I didn't make it to the bathroom. From here on out, it was pure liquid that ran through me. I took the second dose 6 hours later, and it was even worse than the first dose. I could only finish 14 of the 16 ounces. Again, it just ran right through me. I'd eaten extremely light Monday through Wednesday, and I think that helped tremendously. Shortly after the second dose, my head began to throb. I'd been hydrating before and during the first dose and struggled mightily with the second. All I could smell and taste was the disgusting fruit punch flavor. I finally dozed off around 1 a.m. Woke up at 5 a.m. and had passed more liquid in my sleep."

• Anz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2025

"After reading all the negative reviews, I was really worried about taking Plenvu, but it was nowhere near as bad as I’d feared. First impression was that the taste was better than expected - yes, it's a weird mix of salty and sweet and not something you’d drink for pleasure, but if you mix it up ahead of time, refrigerate it, and drink it through a straw, it’s entirely doable. I took 2 Buccastem anti-nausea tablets around 2 hours before each dose as a precaution. Also followed the consultant’s advice to drink it slowly over the course of an hour to avoid nausea, so divided each dose of 500ml into 4 glasses of 125ml and used a timer to make sure I finished each one within 15 minutes. As you need to drink an additional 500ml of clear fluids, I made ginger tea (peeled raw ginger root steeped in hot water) and drank some of that after each mouthful of Plenvu. Didn’t experience any nausea, and results began around 30 mins after finishing the first dose. Very effective."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

"Took this stuff, Plenvu, for colonoscopy. It is without a doubt the worst tasting bowel prep treatment I have ever had (I have had 3 colonoscopies). The combination of sweet and salty is awful, and even after the colonoscopy is over, I almost get sick every time I think about it. I have a pretty tough stomach, but this stuff will make you nauseous. It is ridiculous that bowel prep medications are so foul tasting. Ask for something else."

• Joh...
• 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 5 pm, 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 11 pm. Second dose at 5 am tasted so bad it made me throw up a small amount several times afterward. 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 appear 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."

• Twi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2019

"I took this in preference to Klean Prep, as the quantity to drink was much less. This was the only difference. I took Motilium 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 fiber diet was such a help. As my consultant said, what goes in has to come out! Following the first dose, I had two movements only and felt well. Same after the morning dose - which was worse than the first - but about four 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."

• sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2020

"I had my second colonoscopy today at 1:30 p.m. I did my first round of the Plenvu prep at 5 p.m. yesterday and the second round at 7 a.m. today. It tastes disgusting, and I wish I had listened to everyone’s advice about using a straw, sipping something other than water in between gulps, etc. The prep worked, and I had my procedure. But it’s 10:30 p.m....9 hours after my procedure...and the prep is STILL WORKING!!! I’m still stuck on the toilet."

• Lun...
• 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."

• Blo...
• November 15, 2019

"This tastes like thick, foul ocean water. It has been 8 hours and I have gone some, but I feel bloated and cramping. The doctor has canceled my colonoscopy due to it 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."

• Joa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

"I wrote my last review after my first dose. Well, four hours after my second dose, my thoughts have changed. The first one was easy. The second dose made me nauseous about halfway through. I didn't finish the liquid because it would have 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 second 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."

• FDa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2019

"Taking the Plenvu was a terrible experience for my daughter. It tasted of salt and almost other things, just awful. The drink made my daughter retch, and after the 2nd dose, she was violently sick. There were no bowel movements whatsoever, and therefore the procedure will have to be canceled. Thank you to this page, as it was very helpful while going through the problems last night."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2021

"The worst bowel prep I have ever tried. I’ve had two colonoscopies before with no problems. Back on my feet the next day. Not this time!! Managed dose 1 but could not keep down dose 2. Violent vomiting. Had to cancel the colonoscopy. Two days later, I can’t eat; still have horrible cramping and watery stools. I’m pretty tough, but this has tipped me over the edge. And without having the actual procedure!! Hate to think what state I’d be in if I had dose 2!!! Do not take this!!"

• Har...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

"I followed the instructions 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 I felt 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!!!"

• ARa...
• 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 drank 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."

• Els...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2021

"This was the worst thing I have ever experienced. I took the first dose at 6 pm, nothing started happening until 10 pm, and I then spent the whole night on the toilet. No sleep whatsoever. I was shivery and dizzy and felt quite unwell. The second dose was taken at 6 am, I promptly threw up most of this, which the nurse told me was quite common. The Plenvu is by far the nastiest thing I have ever tasted. I did not feel as if I was completely empty, and this was confirmed at the hospital."

• tex...
• 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 through a straw and followed with iced tea, which I also mixed with the 1st dose instead of water. Second dose at 2 am mixed with water only. Not as thick, easier to get down, chased with iced tea. Couldn’t finish the 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 the procedure, my doctor’s office said 3 and the nurse said 4, which is it??? My husband took pills for his and it was easy for him. My doctor offered and I should’ve tried them....no more liquid preps!!! Nice if this could be administered through IV. Solitaire on iPad on the toilet helps pass the time."

• 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 badly 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."