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24 People found this comment helpful

I took Movieprep for my colonoscopy prep. I'm a 51 yr old female RN. I was actually terrified to take it after reading all the horror stories about it, that is why I'm reviewing it so others that read this will realize its not that bad. It's not easy, but its doable. It's one evening, you can do it! Drinking is the worst part of the whole prep, as you've had liquids all day, and all you really...

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10 People found this comment helpful

This "drug" is garbage! From the first sip it gagged me while trying to drink it no matter what was added to it and when it came out the other end it burned my rectum so badly I was bleeding! Sure, its easy to use but it is what it does to you once it is inside you that is the real issue here! I've worked in medicine in a medical office for 24 years. I know how pharmaceutical reps sell their wares...

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JL | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/8/2024
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 5.0
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I was terrified of the bowel prep involved for my first colonoscopy having read horror reviews of this product and watched all the YouTube videos. Many thanks to the RN for their review, it was very encouraging and I decided to give the Moviprep a go. I am also writing this review to help other people going through same fears as me. It was absolutely fine, taste was ok (salty lemonade), had a sip of cloudy lemonade after. Spaced out each glass every 30 mins so overall took 4 hours to finish (in between toilet trips). First bowel movement was 2 hours after my first glass. Only first one was semi solid, after this around 3-4 further bowel movements by which point the liquid was clear yellow. It was like weeing out of the bum, not messy and explosive like when you have tummy bug. No cramps or discomfort whatsoever. I can definitely do this again. Diet makes a difference I think, I followed instructions to have low residue 2 days before, kept intake low, and clear liquids after 12pm the day before. Read More Read Less

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William | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/3/2024
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 4.0
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For anybody worried, taking Moviprep is easy. It's actually quite a nice soft, mild citrussy taste. Have no fear. And that's from someone who is squeamish!

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Caz | 55-64 | Female | Patient
12/8/2023
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 4.0
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I have to say the taste is for me pretty vile so I had 2 glasses with 2 straws One had movi prep in and the other cola I drank from both straws at one for each glass I took which helped mask the flavour but it also doubled up on the fluid intake. After each dose I dissolved a chicken stock pot in hot water and treated it as a soup. Very nice after each dose and better than loads of water But in between I did drink plenty of water. If you mentally prepare for this it’s not too bad. After the first dose I had a nice hot bath and all clean and fresh ready for early Mornin procedure then 2nd dose I went watch tv in bed close to the loo. It’s really vile but as bad as you make it for yourselfRead More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/26/2023
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 1.0
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Managed to drink 2 and a half glasses before throwing it all back up! Never ever will I take this again. Absolutely vile and the worst thing I have ever had

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female | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/18/2023
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 2.0
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I'm diabetic. It made me sick. Gave me the chills and the shakes. Tastes gross like lemon acid. Burned my anus coming out. Raised my glucose. Didn't clear out the bowels sufficiently.

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Yan | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/19/2023
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 1.7
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Taste is horrible. From the 1st sip

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Lisa | 45-54 | Female | Patient
3/18/2023
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 2.0
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It does clean you out for colonoscopy but it sent my blood pressure through the roof. It is full of sodium. At the time of my procedure bp was 178/110. Normal for me is 130/85. A day later and it is still 140-160/90-100 and I have horrible headaches. I won't take moviprep again!

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Anthony | 35-44 | Male | Patient
10/23/2022
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 4.0
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It’s not bad at all. The worst part is the flavour but just drink the glass in one go and get ready for the next round. After my 4 servings i felt it activating in my stomach. I started it at 2:30pm and by 4:30pm I had my first toilet visit. It’s WORKS! Like I was surprised how effectively having never used a laxative before. I was literally like a running tap. It’s not that bad honestly, just stay near the toilet. You can carry out your daily duties but I’d say to just relax and go through the process. Read More Read Less

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Kevin | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/23/2022
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 5.0
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I had read the reviews and I was dreading this product a lot. I choose it because it is a medium volume prep and not a full gallon like Golytely. I heard reviews about intense stomach cramping, vomiting, etc...surely it could not be so bad I thought. Well I'm here to report it's not NEARLY AS BAD as people here conveyed. Make sure its fully dissolved if any salt crystal form in the fluid try to avoid those (those will make you gag..). I put mine in the fridge the day of prep nd it was chilled and ready to go in a few hours. I did not have any stomach bloating. I did used Magnesium Citrate around 3:00 p.m. to "prime the bowels" and after that bowel movement I began drinking 1L of MoviPrep around 5:00 p.m.. It was very lemony and sweet but not at all unpalatable. I finished it in around 1.5 hours watching something on Tv... the next morning I powered it down pretty quickly in around a hour before my procedure in the morning. I felt very cleaned out by the time it was my turn to be scoped. I would recommend using this product!Read More Read Less

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TexasTwister | 0-2 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/17/2022
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 4.7
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Five years behind on my first colonoscopy followed by a positive Cologard result sent me straight into a panic and a gastroenterologists office. I knew I had to get this thing done. Ugh. Because I cant choke down huge pills, I opted for the dreaded "drink." Moviprep was the prescription I was given. Shock of all shocks, I didn't have any trouble drinking this mixture. You take 8 ounces every 15 minutes x 4 at two different times. I took the tips to chill the mix and drink it with a straw. Honestly, it wasn't unbearable. It wasn't a craft cocktail or anything, but in my mind it would be the worst thing to ever pass my lips! I was able to chug each of the doses without a problem. The most challenging part of the prep was being bloated because of all the liquid, but no cramps or nausea, and by the day of procedure just being tired, hungry and a nervous wreck! A tip I learned through this process is to filter comments on forums like this by the happy people first so you don't scare yourself out of your appointment!! Then you can read the others for a full perspective if you want. I went to the medical center where I was treated very well. Got the propofal and don't remember a thing! The scope took about 20 minutes and when I got back to recovery I was able to sit up and leave shortly after. And went for breakfast on the way home!! I did not experience any pain afterwards. The doctor removed three small polyps but had no concerns over them. Praise God!! If you are like me and apprehensive about this whole process, know that you can do it. Keep a positive attitude about the prep, take a loved one to the procedure with you if you're scared and know you conquered a giant by getting it done. Wishing everyone excellent health!Read More Read Less

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Tara | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/11/2022
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 2.0
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It cleaned me out quite well, sat on the toilet for almost two hours. However, the taste is absolutely abhorrent, and drinking 2 liters of that thing in good hour and a half has been one of greatest tortures of my life. I strongly recommend making it a different flavour, because I kept vomiting in my mouth a little, and Im fairly used to drinking disgusting medicine due to chronic issues.

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Katie P. | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/14/2021
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 2.7
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The first regimine i took of this vile liquid did NOT WORK. Mt colonoscopy report says "failed prep" i am a 52 y/o female. Never had i ever had my friends/acquaintances tell me their prep had failed- no one else i spoke with used this product either. Had to go back the following week and ordered to do this prep for 2 days in a row before the colonoscopy. Currently on day 2 of this. I'll give it credit it is now working but without the help of other things i am taking with it- stool softeners and aloe ferox(natural, herbal stimulant) - this stuff is garbage. I am guessing it is the cheapest maybe on the market? I say this because i am getting my medical care at a military hospital ,known for using the cheapest products available. Read More Read Less

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Donna | 55-64 | Female | Patient
9/2/2021
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 2.0
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I dont drink ANY form of squash, fruit drinks or anything so whilst I badly need a colonoscopy I had to cancel the night before after being physically unable to drink this VILE concoction. I have wrote to them telling them its vile and time that it was a available in pill form.

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Grant | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/13/2021
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 3.3
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I will share that if you have the option go with Moviprep instead of GoLYTELY. I've was dreading this procedure because of the GoLytely prep. I read all the reviews of options and moviprep was an alternative. My fear was that maybe it could be worse! Can anything actually be worse than the gallon of GoLYTELY? I took the chance. The Good: It's half the liquid! The Bad: It cost $70. not formulary. Result: It was definitely worth it. It was manageable and I won't dread the next one as much now that I have this option.Read More Read Less

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Minga | 65-74 | Female | Patient
10/21/2020
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 3.7
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The liquid was easy to drink and not a gallon as some preps. However, the sweetener caused my ears to ring solid! The prep didn't work for 2 1/2 hours and the cramping before it finally worked was horrible, like a knife that lasted only 5 seconds but they came every 15 seconds. I will never take this prep product again... had better results and easier preps even when having to drink more of it!

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rmontefini | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/15/2020
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 1.7
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I found moviprep almost impossible to ingest. Every sip had me gagging. I was able to get down the first dose of one quart, but was unable to do the second. I knew that had I taken one more taste, I would have been sick to my stomach. Colonoscopy was done, with no difficulty.

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rmontefini | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/11/2020
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 1.7
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Absolutely disgusting taste and texture. Made me gag with every sip. Couldn't finish it, as I was afraid I would vomit.

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Andrea | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/17/2020
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 5.0
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I am writing this having taken my first litre of Moviprep this evening at 7-45pm by 8-20pm had to run to the loo , very watery have been about five times since and it’s now 10pm I have another litre to drink at about 5am tomorrow , didn’t taste that bad make sure you drink lots of water to stay hydrated haven’t eaten much even when I could in the White diet, procedure is tomorrow after 10 am.

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DONTTAKEMOVIPREP | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/5/2020
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 3.7
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Wow. I do not wish to scare people but honestly please please ask your doc if you can take something else!! I vow NEVER to use this preparation again. I ended up on IV in A and E a week later due to dehydration caused by the diarrhoea which NEVER STOPPED!! Taken prior to a sigmoidoscopy (which it later transpired I couldâ??ve had something gentler! for) to investigate unexplained weight loss. The bloating caused my waist to go from 24 inches to 27 inches after 2 hours of first 2 litres, and 29 inches an hour following. The stomach pain was agony, an 8 or 9 out of 10 as it wasnâ??t bad enough to make me pass out. It has lasted for (currently) 4 weeks, though thankfully is down to a 2/3 out of 10 pain wise (paracetamol masks it). I am still having loose bowel movements daily with the odd bout of diarrhoea every other day or so. Only forced myself to take 1.5litres (of the 2litres each time) of the split prep as I was vomiting after 1.2litres. PLEASE ASK FOR SOMETHING ELSE IF YOU ARE PRONE TO BLOATING, LOOSE BOWEL MOVEMENTS OR STOMACH PAIN before you start! If you are mad/brave enough to drink it, yes chill it, yes use a straw, and chase it down with a sacrificial drink everytime you force yourself to chug through that straw - I used lucozade orange. Read More Read Less

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moviprep vomiter | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/6/2019
Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
Overall rating 3.3
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The chemical sweetener made Moviprep very difficult to swallow and ended in vomiting which reduced the efficacy of preparation for colonoscopy. Please make this product without sweetener and give instructions for those who need to flavour and sweeten it.

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