Very Worried. Prepopik Not Doing Much 9.5 Hours After I Took It.

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I took my first dose of Prepokik 9.5 hours ago (10PM) and it has produced one minor bowel movement, nothing resembling the results I have had with other preps. Second dose is due in about three hours. I have had nothing but clear liquids since yesterday afternoon. My appointment is for 2:30 today, but if there is not more cleansing before then, I can't imagine I can proceed with it.

The preparation was certainly easier to take than other preparations I have had, but the slow, weak action probably outweighs the benefits. Even if it ends up working (and it had better, soon!), being up all night worrying is worse than taking an old-fashioned, bad tasting prep and just getting it over with. If I have to cancel, I will have to fast and try this over again. I will ask for another prep next time.

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That's odd, most people report it working quite well and providing a thorough clean out.

Are you on any other medications that may be affecting it?

The FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness and bloating.

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I too waited over 2 1/2 hours for the first dose to work. I drank a cup of coffee and voila! That was the magic! The 2nd dose is taken too late for coffee and very little movement occurred- although now 24 hours later and AFTER my colonoscopy my stomach is still gurgling up a storm! Weird!

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