Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes for Bowel Preparation User Reviews

• Cynlyn
• June 11, 2019

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "Want to lose 13 lbs in 2 days along with all your electrolytes, every single drop of water in your body, and your general will to live? If so, try new Plenvu bowel prep, where our motto is 'if you didn't have hemorrhoids before, you do now!' Dose 1 comes in our great new mango, burned car tire, toilet bowl cleaner sludge flavor! Take it before bed to ensure you get zero sleep and wake up hating everyone and everything. If you survive the night, you get rewarded with another dose at 4 a.m. This one comes in the only slightly less repulsive flavor of fruit punch, saltwater, and enough Aspartame to give cancer to an entire 3rd world country! Side effects include pooping your brains out for days before, during, and after your procedure, anal bleeding, severe muscle cramps, joint pain, headache, severe dehydration, and hoping you poop on the doctor who made you wait an hour and a half after your appointment time to begin your colonoscopy."

• Momof
• July 21, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "I was freaked out after reading all the negative reviews. I have anxiety about taking medication, and I knew this wasn’t going to be pleasant. But it really wasn’t that bad. With Plenvu, I had no side effects other than the expected diarrhea. No pain, no anxiety, no dizziness, no vomiting. It doesn’t taste great, but it’s not horrible either. It started working an hour after I finished the prep."

• SueE
• July 22, 2019

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "As with most things online (especially where drugs are concerned), people only tend to post reviews if there are problems. If things go well, they think nothing of it and just move on with their lives. At this moment, I am almost at the end of the prep. I am actually sitting on the throne with my iPad on a chair in front of me. I took twice as long to drink it than instructed - both doses - and experienced no nausea whatsoever. I matched each sip of Plenvu with a sip of flavored, bottled water - non-fizzy. Plus I’ve drunk a lot more water than instructed. A ton more. I feel fine. I’ve used a barrier cream after every movement. Another hour and I hope I will be able to get to bed. The worst part of all this is my back and leg ache from sitting on the toilet for so long! Plan your time carefully. Take longer and drink more - much more. I hope this helps balance the reviews here a little... Good luck!"

• Miche...
• January 30, 2021

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "Started prep at 6:00 p.m. the night before the procedure. Added ice and sipped it through a straw. I had ginger ale in between as needed. It's salty/sweet, but not so bad that you can't handle it. Drank water and some clear grape juice later on. I had no issues. Experienced a few stomach cramps as things started moving. It took about 2 hours for it to start working, but I was in bed by 10 p.m. and slept great the whole night. The next morning, step 2 of the prep. Started at 6:00 a.m. with water. Things really started to move, and I was all clear by 9:00 a.m. The only part I could have done better with was getting more to drink before the procedure because my appointment was over an hour late, and I was extremely thirsty and couldn't have anything until afterwards. All in all, things went as smoothly as they could have gone. For anyone reading this, don't be scared of doing this prep. My biggest advice is to have light meals in the days leading up to your procedure. I really think that helped me as well."

• Alcino
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2019

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "Read a number of these reviews beforehand - very intrigued when I finally got around to taking the first 1-liter prep. It didn't taste too bad - chilled it and sucked on a lime wedge before; but nevertheless, it wasn't as bad as some people have made out. Sweet and salty but got the 1-liter down in around 45 mins. Movements started just before the hour mark; about 40 or so minutes of regular 'wee poo' then intermittent trips back for another hour or so. Really - no big deal. Morning prep went down just as easy and as everything was already clear after the first prep (you're looking for yellow liquid), the toilet got less action. Vaseline and wet wipes are a good idea. Remember to hydrate - I matched both rounds with 1 liter of diluted juice and it was all fine. Unless I royally shite myself on the way to the appointment, I'd say it's been a relatively decent experience. Best of luck with your respective evacuations."

• Luna
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2021

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "Ok, I hate this stuff. It gives me nightmares. It's absolutely vile and impossible to finish. The only way I can get it down is chilled through a straw. It's like a military operation - I have a glass, I pour it into, then I have mouthwash straight after each drink to get rid of the taste. I try to get it all down in half an hour - that's between gagging and eventually throwing up. I think in this day and age someone, somewhere could come up with something that doesn't taste so disgusting. It triggers nausea and migraines. Anyone who drinks this deserves a medal."

• Hakun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2021

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "It works, but I really can’t believe this is on the market. I suggest a liquid diet the day before starting this. It helped. I took the first dose about 5:10 pm the day before my procedure. I could not finish it all in the half hour. In about 30 min, it started working, and I was on the toilet about every 5-10 min for the next hour or two. I fell asleep from 9-10 pm, then woke up, went some more, then slept from about midnight to 4:30 am when I had to take the 2nd dose. So...the roughest part...the second dose is so awful. I tried a sip of solution, a sip of Gatorade back and forth, and it didn’t help. I even shoved a slice of lemon in my mouth at one point - nope. I only got half the solution down then quit because my body was telling me to stop. An hour later I threw it all up but it still had me going clear. Side effects I experienced are headaches, chills, nausea, vomiting, dry heaving, diarrhea - but it was gentle. My advice: if your body is telling you to stop drinking, then stop."

• Jenny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2019

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "Despite the side effects of nausea, vomiting, and taste, I have to keep in mind that it was beneficial for my overall health. I am a 4-time survivor of colon cancer. I would rather spend a few days out of my life enduring this than going through chemotherapy and losing the battle to cancer as my father and grandmother did."

• Suzie
• June 5, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "Never again! This was my second colonoscopy, and the first was not this bad. My insurance copay was $60, so I expected it to be 'new and improved.' The first dose was tolerable but nasty. It started working before I finished drinking it (about 15 minutes). The second dose at 3 am was horrible. I had about 2 oz left, but stubborn me determined to finish even though I was nauseous. Suddenly, I started throwing up violently. I went to the bathroom just as violently and so irritated I couldn’t sit. Awful!! My question is, why is the same dose required for a 300-pound male as a 125-pound female? Definitely felt like overkill, like killing a fly with a hand grenade! No more Plenvu for me!"

• Anonymous
• July 21, 2021

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "So it really is the more horrible vile thing I have ever tasted. That being said, you can get through it! It is only 16oz.! I fasted for 48hrs.,broth, jello, popsicles and water. That really helped the “movement” part be a lot less severe. I mixed the stuff in cold water and refrigerated it for approx. 4hrs before I drank it. I alternated small sips of the drink with small sips of ice water. I sucked on spearmint lifesavers in between sips. I took the whole thirty minutes to drink it. No gagging, no vomiting, no nausea. I also started it two hours before directed time of 6:00 pm. I was in bed by 10, up again at 2:00 for second dose and finished in time for the procedure. The second dose was worse as far as the “movement”. It took longer, about four hours. So no sleep, but no other side effects. I don’t know if would do it again, and the product is really awful but you can make it through! Don’t panic! You can do this!!! Good luck to all!"

• PBano
• August 28, 2019

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "After reading these reviews, I was terrified to take this prep, but it was all I had, so I did it and...not that bad. Of course, you are emptying your bowels; it's not the most fun, but this was not that bad. I have taken laxatives that had me curled up in a ball on the bathroom floor; this was not the case with Plenvu. I feel it all depends on your preparation. I followed the directions strictly and honestly did not eat a ton 2 days before because I knew this was happening. If you follow the directions, you should be fine; yeah, it sucks not eating, but it is worth it. Because of the magnesium Citrate I had two days before my procedure (which was way worse than this), I really only had liquid BM's, and I had to go to the bathroom every time I went, but I could hold it just fine; I went about every 40 minutes after taking the second dose. I hope this helps someone who is scared of taking this"

• Jonny...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "I was recently prescribed Plenvu for my colonoscopy. I was happy to learn that it was only 2 doses of 16 oz each as compared to the other preps that required you to drink much more prep. After my first sip of Plenvu my happiness turned into terror at the absolutely horrid taste of this prep. Think thick and VERY salty with a nauseating fake fruit flavor. I could barely choke it down and would have vomited it up if not for the anti-nausea script provided by my GI. Yes, you drink less fluid but the solution is simply MUCH MORE concentrated than in other preps. Even using a straw to try to avoid my taste buds did little to make it any more palatable. I have had 6 colonoscopies and this was the worst prep I ever used."

• Jano
• October 21, 2019

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "WARNING: There is no warning! No cramping, no feelings of needing to go poop. I just stood up after about an hour and it just shot out my butt like a hose!! What a friggin mess! Now the bathroom smells like Dose 1 tasted! No kidding. Another hour until dose 2. Really? You can spend trillions to look for a rock on Mars but NO ONE can make this stuff taste good? Just not fun. Watch your step!"

• HBee
• January 9, 2021

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "I'm happy to report, no major issues with Plenvu. No cramping, no nausea, no vomiting. Ate a bland diet on the day before the prep. Ate only clear liquids on the prep day. Started prep at 4pm. Allow the full 2-3 min to let the stuff dissolve. I didn't chug it, but did get it all down within 15-20 minutes. Taste was bad, but not as vile as people have described. Started working within 2 hours. By the end of phase 1, stool was liquid, but still not clear. Went to bed by 10 with plans to get up for dose 2 at 4:30. No accidents or issues. Took my time w/dose 2. As nasty as it tastes, slow and steady (20 min total to drink) worked for me. I followed hot tea to help keep the chills away. Dose 2 worked quickly. Went several times for about an hour and achieved the clear, pale yellow outcome, and went back to bed for 2 hours. Doc said prep was excellent. No problems after."

• ladyl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2021

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "This is the worst experience I have ever had with any kind of medication in my life. Started yesterday at 5pm. mixed with cold water and used a straw to drink. This stuff is extremely salty and over flavored with artificial fruit flavoring. It is very intense and there will be an awful salty after taste. I instantly felt sick to my stomach. I tried to remain calm and relaxed and sat still. Drank plenty of clear liquid behind it. About 45 mins after I completed the first does I went to the bathroom for first BM. During that time of having my BM, I became very hot and sweaty. I started feeling awful. I knew I was about to get sick. I wound up throwing up at least half of what I had drank. Got up at 1:00am to start the second dose. Decided to drink this one even slower to see if that would help me from getting sick again. Took about 45 mins to drink it all this time. Taste is so horrible. Just awful. I made it thru and instantly started feeling very full and very sick."

• Reezy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "This Plenvu is by far the worst tasting prep I've ever had. It has a salty, bitter and thick consistency which makes you want to gag. The nausea I felt was immediate. Adding ice to the container helps a little to alleviate the vile flavor. It's filled with aspartame, which worsens the aftertaste. Surely there has to be a better prep. This is absolutely disgusting."

• horse...
• March 29, 2016

GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "After reading all the horror stories I wanted to cancel procedure so thought I'd share my experience. Honestly NOT THAT BAD! Took as directed, added nothing for flavor. Tasted very salty, just a swig of Apple juice after each 8oz dose, every 15 mins. Had no side effects. No bloating. No gas pains. No discomfort. Had only broth on prep day. Had only a chicken omelet afternoon prior to prep. No cramping with bowel movements. Procedure was a breeze, without the "wind". Hope this helps ease someone's anxiety."

• Tracey
• January 16, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "As someone who gags easily I researched about this product. I was so happy to read that the amount I had to drink was very small but...The first dose of 16 ounces was tolerable with a little bit of gagging. Just took a sip of ginger ale in between doses. The second mixture (dose) combining the two packets of powder taken at mid-night was the most difficult thing I have ever had to swallow. I was not able to drink it without gagging and only able to drink about 8 ounces, at the most, and at that time my fecal was clear liquid so I threw the rest down the drain. Did not ask the Dr. how clean my colon was, but the procedure went well. If we can send a man to the moon we should be able to get a better tasting prep, especially the second dose, for colonoscopies. No reason to have to drink this horrible combination of powder with fluid. I hope in five years, when I have my next one, there is something better on the market!"

• Lano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "I would like to rate Plenvu 0, not even a 1. Worst prep ever, started procedure at 4:00 PM, was still eliminating waste (or water) at 5:30AM. Actually until the procedure at 9:00 AM. It was the nightmare night, no sleep! Ended up passing out a week later from low Potassium. Fell and had 4 stitches in the forehead, very light headed. All because of this product. I've never had a body imbalance like this in my life. Please do not take this! Same product they would give to a 300# man as they gave me and I'm a female weighing way less than half that!"

• Jay
• November 20, 2019

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "The reviews I read about the Plenvu prep left me anxious. I started the process yesterday at 5pm and had the 2nd dose at 10pm. I completed both doses in less than 5 minutes. For both doses, I simply held my nose and took it down. This was immediately followed by water. No issues here. The doses had my stomach rumbling in about 10 minutes and the first bowel movement in about 20 minutes after the first dose. I went to the bathroom quite a bit. I was able to sleep for short periods after each of the doses without making a mess. The experience of others is valid; however, I realized that I should not make the experience of another the foundation for what I will experience. Follow the directions and see how your body responds. We are all different."

• Vivi
• March 3, 2021

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "1st time, so worried after reading the reviews. Female, 5'6, ~135 lbs. What I did worked well: - Prepped right before drinking (shook for 7-8 min) - Sipped with a straw over 25 min; repeat for H20. Slightly nauseous (2/10) but started going within 10 min afterward, so got distracted. Within 1 hour, only cloudy liquid and in 2 more hours, <urgency - Next dose 9.5 hrs after 1st. Note - doc's office said 10.5 hrs after 1st (4.5 hrs before colonscopy)- which I would not recommend. Start 2nd dose>=5.5 hrs ahead of when you leave. If I'd started 4.5 hrs before, I would've still been on the toilet. - 2nd dose harder to tolerate - sip slowly & burp Also had 96 oz of cool H20 between 1st/2nd dose+32 more after 2nd dose. Staying hydrated helped a lot. Tastes like a supercharged Gatorade to me, with a thicker viscosity. Very sweet & very salty at the same time. Am actually glad they added the sweet, as can't imagine how salty it actually is if even with the sweetness, you can still taste all that saltiness."

• Praye...
• November 11, 2019

GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "Bad reviews made me very nervous. I followed low residue diet 3 days prior. On prep day, had smoothie then clear liquids rest of day. Mixed prep without flavor packet. Kept it cold. Tasted like salty water. Started prep at 6pm. 8oz. every 20 minutes husband prayed as I drank. Finished 7th glass before anything happened. Had bowel movement with pieces and mostly brown liquid. A few more liquid brown bowel movements. Settled down by 10:30pm went to bed. At 4am tummy sounded like a herd of dinosaurs moaning and rumbling but no release. Then at 5am started second half of prep. Drank 3 glasses before anything happened. Stool was still brown liquid. I was worried it wasn’t working fast enough. Finished all prep took a 20 minute walk. Liquid stools went clear by 8am. Praise the Lord. All is well. If you are reading this then I pray peace be with you and may you be blessed with the same easy and anointed experience. Nov. 2019."

• Crazy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2020

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "Wow, finally a prep that is easy to take. Mixed prep with very cold water, drank with straw, down in 5 minutes. No discomfort at all, worked within hour. Both preps were easy to take and no negative effects. Makes Golightly seem like water boarding torture!"

• jcanm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2021

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "I've just finished part one of two part prep. GoLytely was far easier. This took me two hours to choke down. I am nauseated and cold. I just feel sick. I did get a little relief from the suggestion of sucking on lemons after each drink. The taste is repulsive beyond description. I'm scared of the next part when I get up. I will edit this when I'm done if possible. I pray I never have to go through this again. I'm a retired RN and have been in charge of an endoscopy unit.Part 2... so nauseated can't finish all of second solution. Still drinking water. Woke with headache and chills. Chills continue. Dizzy. If I can't have this colonoscopy I don't think I can go through this again. My butt is bleeding. Never been do sick in my life. Never again. Who made this up? Rating 2 because I think I'm cleaned out but the side effects are horrific."

• Erik
• October 22, 2019

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) "Use MoviPrep as Bowel Prep for Colonoscopy yesterday Followed the instructions for 3 days before, low fibre diet Found it easy to drink with a large straw, Drunk first litre in an hour, not to bad at 7pm Started going to the toilet over the next 2 hours, mainly brown water Drunk a litre of Orange juice after the MoviPrep to keep hydrated, Went to bed at 11pm, up at 7am for the next Litre, same again Drunk in an hour, Back to the toilet, brown water, slowly turned clear, Drunk a half of water to stay hydrated Off to the Hospital for 1pm appointment Decided on gas for pain relief during the procedure, nice and easy, just suck on the mouthpiece when you feel discomfort The Colonoscopy went well, watched on the TV Screen Felt slight discomfort as the pipe went round, but no pain Result in a weeks time Watch this space Good luck"