POO SPLODER 5000 This was my 1st time, so I can't compare Plenvu to other preps. 1) The 1st dose is BITTER. I didn't read that in any reviews, so I wasn't expecting it. "Good" news: the taste doesn't linger. You can rinse it right out with a swig of apple juice, coffee or something else strong-tasting--Gatorade is too weak, IMO. That was the best tip I read: have another drink ready between gulps of Liquid Evil. The 2nd dose is NOT bitter. (Both are salty) 2) From reviews, I was terrified I would spend the night puking, not be cleaned out for the procedure, & have to repeat the fasting & misery. I took an anti-nausea pill 1hr before each dose. I also had a back-up plan: magnesium citrate, which cost less than $3. You can easily find instructions online; this gave me significant peace of mind. 3)This was not painful. From previous experience w/laxatives & diarrhea, I was dreading cramping & pain. For me, it was just like urinating--albeit from the wrong side. 4) More "good" news: I was, for the most part, able to "hold it" for a minute or so, long enough to hobble (I am handicapped) to the toilet & sit down, even though it was 100% liquid after the 1st trip to the bathroom. This surprised me, as I normally have some bowel incontinence. However, the 1st trip (somewhat solid) was bad; I had to take a shower after. 5) Dose 1 (8pm) took 2hrs to work; then 90 min, evac, 1 hr, evac, 30 min, evac, 30 min, evac. I started to worry that I wouldn't stop before getting in the car, so I took Dose 2 a couple hours early, at 2am. 6) I took notes so I could write a review, but had to stop--I was going every 5-10 minutes for a couple hours towards the end. 7) No sleep AT ALL; dozed maybe 3-5min 8) Stopped going around 6--7am (appt was at 9:30), didn't go again until 1pm (got home at 12). Took 4 anti-diarrheal pills, peaceful nap at 5pm, all good since then. 9) If possible, do clear diet/minimal food 2-3 days before. Less solids=less mess 10) Prep worked--procedure went wellRead More Read Less