Barium sulfate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)
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Barium sulfate has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 40 reviews on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 21% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Barium sulfate
- Bille...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 8, 2017
Readi-Cat (barium sulfate) for Computed Tomography "Orange flavor wasn't bad but a little orange food coloring might have made the illusion a bit more convincing. Medium thick but went down without much problem. Technician assured me it was light years better than the chalky mix they used to use. Then got an injection of an unnamed diuretic and urination every 5 minutes began. Not sure if it was completely the diuretic or the barium was a contributor but it continued right up to PET time. I warned them so they procured a plastic urinal and wrapped an diaper around me on the table. Neither got used during the 15 minute scan but it took a lot of clenched sphincter action to prevent a mess. Ten seconds off the table the urinal got used."
- Iggy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 5, 2023
For Computed Tomography "I had to drink two bottles before a CT scan, one bottle 2 hours before, and one bottle 1 hour before the scan. I had no side effects with the first bottle. After the second bottle, I did experience bowel urgency 3 times before the scan. However, on the plus side, the CT scan was very quick compared to when doing with/without contrast scans. I only had the CT machine do two passes and I was done, in all of 5 minutes. I did have to use the bathroom four more times after the scan but there were no cramps or discomfort. I was able to eat dinner and had no stomach issues. This was my first time using this and I was a bit nervous reading some reviews. However, my experience was pretty good."
- Spenc...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 25, 2020
For Computed Tomography "I had to drink one bottle of the Berry smoothie wasn't as bad as what my coworkers told me it would taste like. Had a hard time getting it down because it made me feel full very quickly. Almost made me vomit. The rest of the day went ok other than a major headache. The next day I couldn't stop going to the bathroom, but the nurse did say if I hadn't had a bowel movement in 48 hours to call my GP, needless to say I haven't had to call her."
- Jackie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 4, 2023
For Computed Tomography "I am the worst when it comes to taking medicine, ESPECIALLY in liquid form, so needless to say, I have been DREADING drinking this since it was given to me 3 days ago. However, I absolutely need my CT scan to go well, so I knew that someway, somehow, I would have to drink both of these bottles. To my wonderful surprise, my fears were unwarranted. It doesn’t really taste like anything. It is thick, so if you have a problem with texture, that might cause a little issue, but think of it as a watered-down milkshake. I drank the first bottle (just now) in less than 10 mins. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not about to order it with my meal the next time I go out or anything, but it really isn’t that bad at all. It is filling, though, so I recommend not filling up with water or food right before you drink it, or you may have trouble getting it all in. But don’t be afraid…this product has come A LONG WAY!"
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- C V C...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 17, 2023
Readi-Cat 2 (barium sulfate) for Computed Tomography "This was not the awful regimen I've gone through previously. The taste was much better than all the others. It didn't upset my stomach or cause diarrhea. I was told I could refrigerate it and I did, I think that tasted better. Overall, it was an excellent improvement from previous times."
- Sunny...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 19, 2022
For Computed Tomography "Chose the mochaccino flavor and it wasn't bad at all, aside from a strange sensation in the throat after swallowing. Smaller sips worked best for me. I got a bit nauseated at the amount that needed to be consumed but I got it all down without too much of an issue. It did cause me to have diarrhea 3 times during the course of the first bottle. Second bottle, 1 more trip to the restroom. Then just a LOT of gas that slowly started to build up. Came home, felt tired and took a nap and have been extremely gassy all night. Otherwise it was not a bad experience. Not nearly as nasty as that Clenpiq stuff you drink for colon prep. Don't recommend making any plans for 24 hours after consumption in case you have tummy issues as a result as well."
- Anonymous
- May 17, 2024
For Computed Tomography "Taste wasn't bad. I had berry flavor. Only problem was that it caused me to run to the bathroom ten times. Luckily the radiology office wasn't too far from my house. Other than that, no other side effects and the cat scan was done in 5 minutes"
- Kevin
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 22, 2019
For Computed Tomography "Had no issues at all drinking readi cat 2. I read reviews it which had me worried but no side effects - nothing, so no worries. I hope my post helps"
- Heref...
- September 3, 2020
For Computed Tomography "I had my CT scan today, I had to drink the barium sulphate... I’ve had constant diarrhoea for 7 hours now. My stomach sounds like there’s a thunderstorm inside."
- BigMak
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 21, 2015
Readi-Cat 2 (barium sulfate) for Computed Tomography "Tastes so nasty made me want to throw up even more."
- brentp
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 30, 2013
For Computed Tomography "Barium swallow test for difficulty swallowing. The contrast mixture was very thick and had a chalky taste. I gagged twice due to the unpleasant taste and thick consistency. The test was successful."
- clown...
- November 2, 2017
For Computed Tomography "Didn't taste bad at all. You just have to take it!. Did give me diarrhea though."
- Anonymous
- August 26, 2020
For Computed Tomography "Tasted sweet, not too bad. Had a couple bouts of diarrhea but nothing severe and resolved within a day!"
- Explo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 18, 2022
For Computed Tomography "Taste wasn't awful, but not great. Had to drink 3 bottles. Diarrhea started after the first bottle and is continuing. Feel a little dizzy and out of it."
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For Computed Tomography "Do not take this test unless you absolutely need to. I was constipated right after. I felt like I couldn't belch or pas gas. I ran to the bathroom a lot only to pass small tiny stools. Have been on several different laxatives. Then I was only getting tiny loose bowel movements. I ended up going to ER they did an xray and CT and both looked ok blood work looked ok they took urine. It is day 7. I am on day 2 of my period now not bleeding hardly any in my pad only when I wipe yesterday I had severe cramps all day. I feel so full I can barely eat. I am bloated. It doesn't feel right. Don't do the test."