Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• 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."

• chick...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2019

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I read the reviews here and was prepared for a real horror story. It's nowhere near as bad as people make out! I never tried the unadulterated flavour, but mixed in one part sugar-free orange squash to four parts water, and it was fine. Not something I'd be gagging to drink every day, but certainly no worse than a vitamin C fizzer or rehydration salts. The relentless butt fountain does get a little wearing, and wasn't as satisfying a sensation as I thought it might be, but true to the literature, it really only lasts a couple of hours – and it was never so furious that I got caught short. Smells diabolical, though that might be the results of the low residue diet. I found three days of having to eat white bread and pasta and zero vegetables much more arduous than necking down a litre of MoviPrep."

• Rotor...
• October 23, 2018

GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Prep for my first colonoscopy. Mixed as directed with luke warm water and started drinking. Taste got better after a while in the fridge. I was not looking forward to this based on everything I had heard. Started working about 1 1/2hours after I started drinking. Honestly not that bad. Taste like a thick Gatorade (I added the lemon pack it came with) I mean of course having diarrhea over night is not fun but I was expecting a horrible experience. Just start off with a good mind set at get it done! Good luck to all!"

• Anony...
• February 26, 2020

GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I had golytely split prep (1/2 night before, remaining, morning of). I mixed it with lemonade mix and it wasn't bad. The evening was fine. I followed the directions and all went well. I had prepared days in advance with very light foods and lots of fluids. With in 4 hours all discharge was completely clear. Went to sleep and woke up an hour later with an excruciating headache, vomiting, trembling and chills. This went on all night. Could not complete the morning prep at all as my stomach lurched when I touched the jug! Still vomiting a bit and headache when I arrived for the procedure. That went fine but now I am 12 hours post procedure, still have a slight headache and a very nauseous stomach. How long does the effects of this remain?? Time will tell I suppose. Take a hard pass on this prep folks!!! There are much less severe options available."

• TC-do...
• January 18, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I was given my first colonoscopy yesterday. The prep was with Plenvu and I took my first dose at 7pm as instructed. Not sure why they call it a "Mango" flavor, because it was nothing close to a Mango taste. Honestly, it is the worst thing that I've ever tasted. However, the 2nd dose at 6am with a Fruit Punch flavor was actually pleasant tasting. Now with the results after the first dose. I've read some posts where folks were saying that they didn't have the urge to go the first night. So after taking the first dose (as they said, slowly and consume all within 30 minutes), I took my 2 dogs for a walk around the block. Sure enough, when arriving home, my colon was telling me to go potty. Worked like a charm. Took the 2nd dose at 6am and finished it at 6:30am. The good news is that the results of my colonoscopy were great and they don't need to see me for 10 years. I just hope at that time, they have a different flavor than Mango. "

• Little...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2019

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Second time for colonoscopy first time used kleena prep!!! Moviprep so much better, not too bad taste wise but volume always a problem. Took first dose at 5.00pm started to gurgle by 6.30 then next at 8.30pm, probably visited loo 15 times then slept for 2 hours and it all kicked off again, stayed up rest of night, where does it all come from? Seems a lot more came out than went in, all water after first dose so seems to have worked but still going after 11 hours, hope it stops before I set off on journey to hospital or big trouble!! But not to be feared and after all it is to potentially save your life"

• Frieda
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2020

GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "This product GoLYTELY tasted exactly like drinking ocean water, a sickening experience. It seems there has to be a way for the manufacturer to neutralize the salt and give this product a palatable taste. I did mix it with ice, water and Crystal Light lemonade making it tolerable but that increased 1 gal to approx 1.5gal. I cannot consume 1 gal in 7-8hrs let alone half again as much. Surely there must be plans to stop torturing patients. I have not met anyone who could stand this stuff and it seems that the proscribers have never bothered to taste it."

• Kennas
• July 17, 2020

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "I found the Moviprep very difficult to drink and it took me around 45 minutes to manage even one glass. I initially tried orange cordial to mask the taste but got sick of the sweetness after a while and eventually just added some sprite to it which made it a bit easier. It began to work within 30/40 mins of initially starting to consume it. I highly recommend using wet wipes and Vasoline/Sudocrem as you can become very tender very quickly. Overall I managed to drink around 90% of the Moviprep (the last litre was a real struggle and I did begin to feel very nauseous) but thankfully at my scope this morning the doctor was very happy with the prep. I have never had a colonoscopy before but looking back the actual procedure was a walk in the park compared to how difficult consuming the Moviprep was. In hindsight I wish I had given myself more time to drink the prep/started earlier as I was late going to bed then."

• Laugh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2013

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "This is by far the easiest prep I’ve used. Yes, it smells and tastes awful, but you can overcome that somewhat by mixing ahead and chilling the mixture, using a straw, and chasing with a sip of whatever tastes good to you. Stand and walk a bit while you drink--it helps get things moving and dispels the bloated feeling. The prep starting working in 50 minutes both evening and morning, and worked thoroughly. The duration of action was 4 hours after the evening dose, 2 hours after the morning. No nausea, very little cramping, and not much soreness. I was able to have the procedure done and didn't have much trouble getting back to normal. I would use this again when necessary."

• Charl...
• April 9, 2015

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I was given moviprep to prepare my bowel for a colonoscopy. It doesn't taste great. It's quite thick too, a bit like olive oil. I didn't find it too bad. I didn't mix anything with it so if you can't stand it, that may help. I had 2 litres to drink within 24hrs, drinking lots of water in between. It worked very quickly. You'll know you're clear when you're just passing yellow/clear liquid. The worst thing for me was the hunger & I did get sore from 'going' so much. Petroleum jelly on the area helps. The prep worked as I was awake for my colonoscopy & could see on the screen how clean my insides were. Its not a pleasant experience, but Moviprep does the job. My procedure was yesterday & I've had no after effects. Good luck with yours :)"

• Maste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2019

GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "The Gavilyte-G worked well for before my procedure. My first poop came shortly after my third dose. As far as the taste people complain about, the secret for a decent taste is to mix it well. After adding the flavor pack, SHAKE...SHAKE...SHAKE. Then add some water, shake the jug up. Add some more water, shake it up again. Repeat until filled. Before pouring it out to drink, move the jug around some."

• Shezza
• May 28, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "There is only one word for this bowel preparation, NASTY. Please listen to the reviews. I have had 3 colonoscopies and never ever have I been in so much pain. I actually felt like my stomach would explode and the cramps were unbelievable. I contemplated going to the ED and called the hospital. After a few hours on the toilet it has settled a little. I am probably NOT going to take the second dose and postpone. This stuff might be successful for some but it shouldn't be this bad for others."

• Just...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2017

GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I wouldn't normally review this type of thing, but I had read every horror story on the internet before I took it. It didn't taste "good" and everyone is different, but it was nowhere near as awful as I expected. This is not medical advice, but as other people have suggested: 1. chill it so it's cold when you drink it 2. use a straw 3. As per my doctor, I rinsed my mouth between glasses with ginger ale 4. Based on what I'd read, I ate a low residue diet for the 4 days before (toast, bananas, jello, yogurt, applesauce) and was done with the process in 3 hours. 5. Do some stretches to move your stomach around. My problem turned out to be revealed thru the endoscopy, not colonoscopy. But this wasn't among my top 25 worst experiences in life"

• ROB
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2018

GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "BE PREPARED!! It can hit like a tsunami! Try to be as close to the bathroom while waiting, put a thick towel down wherever you plan to be sitting, leave the bathroom door open and the light on, have soft TP available or wet wipes and if possible apply a protective barrier cream to your butt before it all starts. Remember when Mother Nature calls, don't ignore the warning signs and get to the bathroom. I started the 2nd dose several hours earlier to make sure it was done with me. Don't expect to get much sleep the night before the colonoscopy. I found the colonoscopy itself much easier than the prep."

• Engla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2016

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "My colonoscopy was booked in for late afternoon on a Thursday. The hospital said to stop eating anything from 1pm on the Wednesday and recommended (giving some detail) a non fibre diet from Tuesday evening until Wednesday noon - avoiding dark drinks and jelly (like blackcurrant flavour). Avoid red meat, sausages and pies; fruit, vegetables and salad; potato skins or fries, wholemeal or brown bread; nuts, pulses, baked beans; wholemeal pasta, brown rice; puddings containing fruit or nuts; cakes and biscuits, yoghurts. Preferred are white skinless meat like chicken, grilled or poached fish, cheese, eggs; white bread, pasta, rice; boiled or mashed potatoes, water, fizzy drinks, fruit squash (not blackcurrant), clear soups, tea or coffee, shredless marmalade or jam, ice cream, custard, clear jelly, butter, margarine. The hospital also instructed me to start taking Moviprep, one packet (A + B) at 7pm Wednesday evening; and then another packet (A+B) starting from 6am Thursday. On each occasion I was told to drink the mixture at 250ml a time over 1 to 2 hours. On each occasion I was also to take 500ml of clear water AND to take some sugary drinks to maintain blood sugar levels – non-diet carbonated drinks i.e. Coca Cola, Lucozade, or ginger ale, any other clear sugary fluids such as clear apple juice (but NOT other fruit juices); water alone not being sufficient. A spoonful of honey is suggested if sugary drinks are not liked. On Wednesday evening I mixed the two Moviprep packets (A + B) with 1 litre of water in a large jug. It tasted mildly of lemon but, because of warnings about taste, I downed each 250ml in seconds (rather than sip it) so as not to have to agonise over the taste. Starting at 7am the fourth dose was finished at 8pm. The drug started having an effect at about 7.45pm and thereafter it was a matter of getting to the lavatory frequently and quickly for about 3 to 4 hours. I went to bed at midnight but had to get up again at 2am and two more occasions up to 4am; though not in so much of a hurry. I took the 500ml of water after the final dose and about 250ml of Lucozade after that. I was also told to use, what we in the UK, call vaseline to prevent soreness of skin on the buttocks. This I did not do but regretted it. Just before midnight I was so sore that I did apply some vaseline ready for Thursday morning and it paid dividends. On Thursday morning I went through the same procedure again applying the vaseline again before starting. This time the emissions were yellow and eventually pretty clear. Also the emissions pretty much (though not entirely) finished by 8am, much quicker than the night before. I can only assume there was nothing left to eject. All in all it was not a pleasant chore but a fair price to pay to get the job done."

• DW - ...
• February 24, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Plenvu presented no problems, other than the taste. (Bud Light) would be better. I had a subsequent midday appointment so took the first dose 6pm evening. Pretty well cleaned me out within 2 hours so went to sleep for the night with no accidents. Took the final dose 6am and that completely cleared me out within 30 mins. The Consultant was impressed with the clarity of my entire colon. Good result. As I say for me the only thing was the mango extra sweet taste. I’ll try the straw next time."

• Gladys
• June 19, 2019

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I had this for a same day prep. Appointment at 2pm. The leaflet said to take at 6am and 9am. As I was planning to drive, I asked if I could take earlier. Yes. I went for 4am and 7am. I'm glad I did. Solution isn't pleasant, it's like a concentrated diet drink with salt. But it is drinkable. Rather than panic with your thoughts and say oh my god this is awful I'm going to be sick...instead calmly sip through a straw. I was told to drink it over an hour. I sipped a bit every 5 mins. 5.15 cascades, prob 12 over an hour. Then slept, woke for the alarm 7am. The solution made me feel a bit nauseous so I sipped slowly and left bigger gaps, taking it over 1.5 hrs. By 8am, again cascades. Bottle of water in the loo with me and was making sure I drank after each one. I felt wobbly but again kept drinking. Everything finished by 12:00. The main thing is take it slowly, try and be calm, and drink lots of extra fluids. So good luck with yours."

• Rog
• February 6, 2020

GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I read many comments about Gavilyte-C. Quite honestly, I was very apprehensive. After mixing the lemon crystal and water in the morning, I waited anxiously until 4pm to start the process. The last time I had a colonoscopy, I was given Movi-Prep. I was so sorry to hear it was off the market. It cost $ 80, but worked great. Now I was being given Galilyte-C, which cost $ 11. I was thinking this must be a third rate prep solution. I started taking my first gulp and then I chugged it right down. I was flabbergasted. It couldn't be any easier or more pleasant. I took it every 15 minutes, then exactly an hour later I was off to the bathroom. Do not be afraid of this prep solution. It just had a slight salty taste. I can't wait until my next colonoscopy."

• mount...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2021

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Beware! The first dose wasn't TOO terrible to get down at 5pm. By 5am when I woke to start the second dose I had a terrible headache that I thought was sinus. It only got worse from there. I started drinking the dose, and kept feeling worse: headache, nausea, weak, cramps. After about 1/4 of the dose I became violently ill, which only intensified the bad side affects. By 6am my husband got my neighbor, a trauma surgeon to come over and check in on me. She suggested the emergency room. I was happy to go, my symptoms and weakness were scaring me. I'm 65, but I've had several colonoscopies, not went off the rails like this, and I'm super fit and an avid mountain biker. It took about 4 days before I felt strong and normal. The worst part is, I still have to get a colonoscopy! I won't use Plenvue, but I'm still terrified!"

• LaurieC
• April 7, 2015

GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "It's not bad at all! Just drink cold and mix with crystal light lemonade mix! It's just like drinking lemonade or lemon-lime Gatorade. Bowel movement about 30 minutes after first cup. I anticipated it to be so awful but just drink with the crystal light it's fine!!"

• Joolz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2019

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I've suffered with stomach problems for years. Colonoscopy booked, I started Moviprep and finished the first litre. I waited...and waited...nothing happened except terrible bloating and stomach pain. This was Monday evening...by Friday still nothing but a very sore stomach, lots of painful wind....and I went to my GP. Never will I take this preparation again, it's now Saturday evening and my stomach still feels very sore and bloated. I must be in a tiny minority that it didn't work and has obviously severely irritated my stomach and bowel."

• tjeffb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2019

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "I read all of the negative reviews on Plenvu and got a little nervous and called my doctor to try and get something like Suprep. They weren't able to change but I am so glad they didn't get me something else. I don't know what Suprep tastes like but I heard not good. Plenvu kit had 2 packets. The first was Mango (16 oz) which tasted like salt water mango but better than the gross tasting stuff from others. Drank another 16 oz at 5 and had cleanout start around 6:30 pm. Then 2nd packet(s) was Tropical fruit flavor salt water. Still very tolerable. I was very full after both. The 2nd packet I took at 3 am and basically had complete clean out by 4:30 am but still having movements up to 6 am (had to leave the house by 6:30 am). But everything was clear so not worried when I went to procedure. I'm glad I ignored the reviews. I'm 51 and would easily take this again."

• Georg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2015

GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "This was much easier than expected. First I went on low fiber diet two days before taking it. One day (from mednight ) before procedure I went on clear liquid diet with no solid food. Then took GL at about 6 PM. No reaction until seventh 8 ounce glass of GL. Then it did the job it's designed to do. No pains or cramps. The solution was cold and I got each glass down as fast as comfortably possible. Taste? I didn't notice anything bad about it and did not add any flavoring. It's like drinking a lot of water. Maybe they should have a beer flavor to make it go down even easier."

• lrw
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2023

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "This was my second colonoscopy and my first prep while unpleasant was not nearly as awful as Plenvu. I don't remember what my previous doctor has me take but it was nothing like this one!! As others have said, the taste (disgusting combo of salty and sickly sweet), viscosity, and the feeling of bloated fullness and nausea after was bad enough on the first dose. It took me 45 min to force myself to drink the second dose at midnight. No sleep that night!! I was desperately thirsty by the morning, in spite of drinking multiple glasses of water up until 3:30 am which was when I had to stop before the procedure. After the procedure, I felt sick all day, and by evening felt like I had the flu with chills and body aches, and no appetite. My guts were churning for 3 days after the procedure as well. I will never take Plenv again. There are so many better options including a pill form. It's unbelievable that this "stuff" is still prescribed by physicians!! Insist on an alternative."

• tmj
• January 27, 2021

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) for Bowel Preparation "Started my fast at 9am Sunday morning. Took the first sachet of MoviPrep at 5pm as per the instructions. Tasted like bitter lemon to be honest or even like a sports drink, electrolytes with salt. You can flavour MoviPrep with a cordial if you don't initially like the taste, so maybe source a cordial beforehand but not blackcurrant flavoured. First bowel movement occurred at 7.10pm, a gentle feeling, small movement. 7.30pm a large messy movement. This is where the flushable toilet wipes help immensely. This was then followed by a number of smaller bowel movements but mostly watery. Next MoviPrep taken at 8pm as per the instructions. No more messy movements, just loads of watery ones. This went on until 11.20pm. Went to bed when my stomach felt calmer just before midnight. Woke again at 2.15am from a stomach cramp feeling, toilet, small bowel movement, again just watery. Back to bed and woke after 8am and again another very small watery movement. In all, not an unpleasant experience."