Suprep Reviews (Page 7)

Has anyone used the new SUPREP kit before a colonoscopy?

Would like any comments about taste, ease or side effects.

Thanks!

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That last post is kind of scary! I started my Suprep at 4pm this afternoon. It took me ten minutes to get it down. I sucked on an apple flavored jolly rancher in between drinks and it helped tremendously. I also held my breath while drinking. I thought I was going to throw it up by the end, but I was able to keep it down. It only took 17 minutes before it started working on me and I then I kept going for a solid hour. I'm getting chills now (it has been about an hour and forty five minutes). I did have some cramping, which is relieved as I keep using the bathroom. I'm hopeful I can keep the second dose down tonight at 9pm. I'm a little worried though.....

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I took my first dose this evening at 6:00 pm. It took me the entire hour to drink the prep and the two 16 oz glasses of water. It started working after about 45 minutes from my first sip. I was finished going to the bathroom after about 2 hours. I ate an egg on toast for breakfast today and a canned chicken sandwich at 1:00 pm. However, I did use white bread. Then jello for dinner. I haven't starved at all and the food didn't seem to affect my outcome with the clean out. My second dose will be a 4:00 am. I never had cramps and was just mildly sick to my stomach when I drank the Suprep --that's why I had to drink it so slowly. I've worried about this for two months and sure will be glad when it's over.

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I took the suprep last night at 6:00pm and again this morning at 6:00am, which took me an hour to get it down. Well, at 8:00 am, I just vomitted--I am scheduled to be at the hospital at 10:30am, do you think they will stil be able to do the procedure?

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Only your doctor will be able to say for sure. Were you fairly "cleaned out" last night when you went to bed? Even though you vomited, were you able to be further cleaned this morning? I hope you are able to go through with it. If you do have to do this again, maybe you can ask for some anti nausea meds. I plan to do that next time as I had a hard time keeping my second dose down. Also, standing helped me to not vomit. Good luck!

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Hi, I was able to get my colonoscopy done today. When I told the dr at the hospital before my procedure that I vomitted today when I took the second dosage, but not on the first dosage, he said that was strange. He said that my colon was cleaned out. I did drink the 32 ounces of water after I vomitted, so I think that helped.

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I'm glad you got to go through with the procedure....hope all was well!

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My dose from my Dr. starts at 3:PM. My second dose is at 7:PM. Does this sound right? This is done in same day. It seems most people take one dose one day and second dose next morning. I am suppose to take two doses in same day.

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Yes, everything went well. Thanks!!! So, I hope you are well aslo.

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Hi, no that is not correct. My Dr. told me that you should take the dosages 12 hours apart. The last dosage should be taken 4 hours you are to report for the procedure.

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I think each doctor has their own preference. My husband and I both just procedures done and we were to do our Suprep Five hours a part on the night before. My husband did his at 5 and 10 and I did mine at 4 and 9. So, YES, it does sound right if that is what your doctor prescribed.

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Hi, yes I agree with that statement, it is up to your Dr and what he thinks is best for the patient.

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This stuff says you have to mix with water but one person said they mixed it with ginger ale. Can you do that? My procedure is scheduled for Monday so tomorrow is prep day for me. Afraid it will make me gag. Sweet and salty? Yuck. Not a big water drinker nor do I drink large volumes of liquid anyway. Today I went meatless and ate veggies. Any suggestions on mixing it? And can you drink coffee the morning of the procedure?

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I see I may have made a mistake in eating salad and veggies today. Tomorrow is prep day and some of the comments are scathe because I will be home alone for the prep. I will use a straw and drink tea or lemonade after. But hope I can mix this stuff with something. Hope I don't have the vomiting or headaches or chills.

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hi, they say you cant have carbonated beverages, so I dont think you can mix with gingerale. I didnt get a headache, the chills werent that bad. I mixed it with water and drank 32 ounces of water--it does taste bad but not as bad as the miralax stuff. If you like lemons, try sucking on one if you want to get the taste out. Good
luck!!

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I have been experiencing bad chills! I'm freezing! Feels like the flu. Other than the chills and aching it seems to be doing its job.

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hi, hope all went well. Yes, the chills vary--I did get them, just snuggled under the covers and wore a robe.

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I took my first dose of Suprep tonight, at about 5:00pm. It's now a little after 10pm, and while I'm still running to the bathroom quite often, I am pretty pleased with this product versus the Golyte (sp?) that I used in the past. As a Crohn's disease patient, I am somewhat used to having to use the bathroom constantly, so this part isn't bad. The worst part was about an hour after finishing the Suprep, I felt horribly bloated, and had feelings of nausea... luckily that passed after I laid down for a bit.

The taste is not pleasant, but it's not NEARLY as awful as the old gallon jug of plain ol' "brine." I like that I didn't have to drink more than one glass of the stuff, and then just had to drink lots of water. Such a relief from the previous times I've had to prep for colonoscopies.

To anyone who will be trying it soon, just remind yourself of the importance of it while you're taking it. Compared to the alternative, this stuff is a breeze, and we should all be grateful that the pharma companies have finally developed something easier for us. I wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy outcome!

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Did my prep with Suprep yesterday for my first screening colonoscopy and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Was not sure what to expect as the experiences posted vary widely. My doctor directed 2 doses the day before, at approx. 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. I'm more of a sipper than a chugger but managed to get the first 16 oz down pretty quickly at 12:00 p.m. Within about 15-20 minutes started to feel pressure like had to pass gas, barely made it to the bathroom. Had no cramping or pain at all, just lots of toilet time. I was chilled but thought it was due to being in a very small powder room with the air conditioning vent close to toilet. Did the second dose at 9:00 p.m. as directed, had similar results. Didn't drink anything after midnight, only had to get up once during the night to pass more fluid. The doctor said I had an excellent prep and the procedure itself was a piece of cake.

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Just finished my first bottle. It took me the entire hour to get the first, second, and third 16 oz. down. That first 16 oz. was horrible tasting. An hour before I started I was to drink a bottle of magnesium citrate. In an hour I am to take 4 Dulcolax tablets. And, then the second bottle of Suprep at 6 in the morning. I am going to do it earlier, because I am an hour away from where I'm going. I have this every two years, and this has been my least favorite prep.

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Prescribed for Colonoscopy. Tastes like grape flavored sugar water with a half box of baking soda mixed in. Drank through a straw. Sucked lemon wedge to get rid of bad aftertaste. Worse part was the full and bloated feeling after drinking which was relieved half hour later after trip to bathroom.
Was in bathroom 2 hours. Mainly passing all the fluid I drank prior to drinking the solution. The less you eat the day prior, the easier your elimination will be. Second dose was easier because I knew what to expect and because I had a lot less to eat or drink.
Does irritate the bum area. I think its from the acids in your stomach. No side effects. Could do it again withouquestion

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