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Has anyone in the US used this yet for colonscopy and what did it cost?

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I took my 1st dose at 6pm and the second at 12 am....nothing yet!!! I feel like it will be soon but I am so darn tired and hungry. I hope this is not an all nighter! Others seemed to have it work very quickly so I feel almost jealous because now I am thinking it will be all night! Did anyone else have this too?

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I have a colonoscopy tomorrow and I went on this website earlier to read what experiences others had with Prepopik. Most didn’t comment after drinking the first 5 oz, either because they were just starting the prep or commented after their colonoscopy so was just glad it was over. I used Golytely for my first colonoscopy five years ago and I was not looking forward to the prep. Even though I was prescribed Prepopik this time, I wasn’t going to take any chances. Like one of the commenters, I had vaseline, hemorrhoid creme, flushable towelettes, a squeezable water bottle (to clean the area when I couldn’t stand to wipe anymore), laptop and magazines. I expected to spend hours in the bathroom with no breaks. Having to force down a 24 oz glass every hour five hrs with the Golytely, by 11:00 pm my legs ached from sitting on the throne the whole time, my hemorrhoid was on fire, the whole area around my bung hole was chapped and too painful to wipe. I was tired and just wanted to go to bed but I still wasn’t done. I thought it was the most barbaric way, in this day and age, to clean a colon. But with the Prepopik I only had to drink 2 - 5 oz glasses. I started at 10 am because I wanted to get to bed at a decent time. An hour and a half later nothing had happened yet. Considering it was five secs the last time, I checked to make sure I didn’t start with the wrong packet! I went on line to see what others said and read that for most people it was slow going at first. Fortunately, everything started shortly after that. It was intense for the first couple hrs but I was able to get off the pot once in a while. By the time the second 5 oz was due I was starting to get impatient, it seemed everything had stopped for the last two hours and I wasn’t running clear yet so I took the second 5 oz early. Yikes! I imagine with my stomach empty it didn’t take much to start again. I had to sit on the toilet and just let it run. That happened 2-3 times within the hour before it started to lessen and it was finally starting to run clear. I didn’t want to finish drinking the water because the diarrhea came right after and I wanted to be done. Everything was getting inflamed again. But reading another website on colon preps, with some preps you can burn your liver, so I did drink the last two. I was still running to the bathroom about every 30 mins or so for the next four hrs after my last glass of water. But even though it's been longer from start to finish than the Golytely, it was far less traumatic. The Prepopik is definitely more humane and less explosive with just the two 5 oz glasses, then clear liquids and time in between to take breaks. It’s a no brainer for me that Prepopik is going to be my go to next time. Oh what a relief it is.

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My first time trying Prepopik...wasn't too horrible to drink the 5oz, then the 5 8oz glasses of water. That was at 10am....I've made two trips to the bathroom (it is now 1:30pm). That's it. I know I am not cleaned out yet. I am patiently waiting for it to kick in more. I've been drinking clear fluids all day (mainly water). My kidneys are working just fine! LOL. I've made more trips to pee than to poop! The doctor's instructions say to take the next dose at 10pm, but on the box, site, and on this post, everyone says 6 hours...so I'm uncertain what to do. My examination is at 9am Monday (today is Sunday). Is it normal to take so long for it to clean me out or make me have frequent trips to the bathroom? Anyone else going through this? All of my other preps worked within an hour or two and I was done by nightfall...empty and clean. I really don't want to have to prep again :(

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My husband and I just used this prep and we were very satisfied. Most of the cost was covered under our insurance and I also used a coupon for a 20% discount for up to $10 in savings. Followed the directions and We drank one glass at 6pm and the other at 4:30am the morning of the procedure. Was ok tasting with a citrus flavor. The funny thing is it took about 5 hours to hit me (I weigh 112 lbs) and it took 90minutes to hit my husband (250lbs). Went to the toilet 4-5 times with each glass. Per our doctor we were cleaned out. I am allergic to Sulfa and had no problem with this medication. This was our first colonoscopy. I would highly recommend this product .

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Update from previous post: bowls were clear and procedure went well. After 5am-8am I would still feel the urge to go but very little would come out. Had to use Vaseline to help as I was having a very painful burn down there. No abdominal pains or diarrhea afterward. Was able to eat a sandwich after procedure with no problems.
I highly recommend the prepopik.

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Yes it's in the US! Cost outweighs the taste and volume of the other available preps by far!

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I have my 3rd colonoscopy in the last 12 months coming up next week right before my 3rd abdominal surgery in the last 12 months, but for the sake of simplicity I'll try to just comment on the colon prep issue.

It's got to be one of the most unpleasant medical experiences there is. I always tell first timers that the prep is much much worse than the actual test. After all, what's not to like about a Versed or Propofol induced nap right in the middle of a work day?

Over the years, I've had to use all forms of bowel prep from straight Dulcolax to Magnesium Citrate, Phospho Soda (really bad), and for the last few years Golytely (with its handy gallon jug; also pretty bad). I always thought it was funny that my insurance would fully cover the Golytely but not the Golytely flavor packets so it always tasted awful and the last few glasses always took on that dreadful, gag inducing quality that many of you are probably quite familiar with.

I just picked up my Prepopik Pak at Walgreens for $45. I thought that was expensive until I came here and saw what many others have been paying.

I'm really encouraged by most everyone's experience (except poor Nicole; Cramps and vomiting are never fun or interesting). While I'm sitting on the porcelain throne with my wet wipes, Desitin, laptop and some magazines (that will be thrown away later while being treated as hazardous medical waste), I like the idea that I can mix up the liquids as long as they're clear. I'm sure that will make the whole process easier. I had a temporary ileostomy from January to April and I was *always* dehydrated. I drank gallons of Gatorade and other electrolyte replacement drinks, but it would come out as fast as it went in. But being able to break it up for this prep with other clear liquids sounds almost like a treat. Almost.

I do have one small issue with it regarding the timing of the doses. I called my doc's office for clarification. My procedure is at 9:00 AM. The instructions from my doc say to take the 2nd dose 6 hours before the scheduled time. When I asked if that meant I should wake up at 3 to take the 2nd dose, the reply was yes. When I mentioned the different dosing options on the Prepopik website, she advised me to ignore the manufacturer's dosing regimen and pay attention to the doc's. So, while it's not a really big deal, waking up at 3 and then dealing with the aftermath seems a little inconvenient. I'll see how it goes.

Thanks to everyone for your comments. They were all very helpful. And remember, a healthy colon is a happy colon.

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It is now 9:20 p.m. And I took my first dose at 5:00 p.m. I have had zero results thus far? Any suggestions? Comments? Prepopik is way better than others that I never could swallow.

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Prepopik was used as a cleanse for my colonoscopy in Dec. 2014. I am a gastric bypass patient. Surgery four years ago. Cost was $95. Well worth every penny. Worked well. No vomiting, cramps or pain. I am a nurse of 32 years and this is my drug of choice prior to colonoscopy.

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Just a follow up. I made sure to be hydrated days before I did the prepopik. I ate less fiber, less food in general a few days prior to taking prepopik. I went to bathroom after each dosage within 30 minutes. I also liked how I didn't stay on the potty forever. Was able to watch a movie in betwwen. Also, for me, no headache, no nausea, no tummy aches, no bloating or discomfort or any side effect for that matter except that immediately after drinking the prepopik both times I did have heart palpitations that lasted 15 minutes each. I don't know if it was just me since I get anxious taking meds, but it went away on its own. I had occasional skip beats throughout but again, not sure if that was just me or electrolyte issue. By the way, for the fluids I had water then lemonade flavor gatorade and alternated between the two. I think I made the right choices doing that.

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I took my first pack at 2pm today and nothing happened for three hours. I have barely gone since then. It tasted good and no discomfort but I am afraid it won't work. I am thinking of taking the second pack a little early.

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I paid $119 after the insurance helped a little and it was worth every penny for me. I diidn't do much ahead other than not eat salads, popcorn, and other heavy fiber foods for a few days. On the day I drank water, black coffee in the morning, gingerale, fat free chicken broth for lunch, ice tea, apple juice, and a little jello. I pretty much drank all day long and didn't really have any trouble with hunger.

I was given an anti nausea drug prescription so filled it because I wasn't sure what it would be like given my first time but really didn't need it. I used it an hour before my first dose which was at 5 p.m. It tasted fine and was no problem to drink for me. It took around 90 mins to start working and went off & on until around 10:30 so I was able to sleep with no problems. No gas or pains at all. My 2nd dose was for 5:15 a.m. and I didn't bother with the pill this time. It worked after about 90 mins again and really wasn't much by this point. I had to drink 3 8oz (it was 5 the night before) glasses of liquids in 1 hour this time because I had to stop drinks 4 hrs before procedure. Everything went smoothly and I'd use Prepopik again.

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Just had a colonoscopy and used this med. it was actually pleasant tasting and very quick to drink only 5oz of the solution. Tastes like sprite and 7up mixed. No side effects at all and I cut my food intake in half a week before starting the med and only white foods like mashed potatoes and chicken

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I used Prepopik for first time. This was my fifth colonoscopy. Small 5oz lemon tasting dose with clear liquids follow is great improvement. I am 6'2" 215 and 1st dose took a couple of hours to really kick in. Second dose kept me busy for a few hours. I had 7:30 appointment so not much sleep. I started at 6PM and second at 1AM. I would move everything up 1 hour. Clear diet day before helped. Prepopik is great product.

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I agree - Prepopik is superior colon prep - will ask for it again. Used it for my very first colon prep (split dose, 5 p.m. yesterday, and then 3:30 a.m. this morning), had colonoscopy this morning. I was worried after hearing so much bad press about colon prep. This went very well. The taste of the 5 oz. doses was very sour. I learned it is important to keep stirring full 3 minutes after pouring in powder, until chemical reaction subsides - less queasy on the tummy that way. It took 3 1/2 hours to kick in after first dose. No cramping, just abdominal rumbling until watery stools started. Was able to go to bed at 10:30 p.m., woke at 12:30 a.m. for another bathroom visit. Was able to get another 3 hrs sleep until alarm went off for second dose - continued bowel clearing immediately after second dose. Got another 90 minutes rest. More watery, clear stool in the morning before being driven to surgery center. Had procedure at 9 a.m., doc said colon prep was good - two polyps removed. FYI - had all clear liquids previous day (broth, gelatin, tea, apple juice,electrolyte frozen pop), stopped fiber supplements, nuts, seeds, several days before procedure. Am rehydrating today, tea, soup, bananas, aloe juice. Thanks to all commenters for all the info.

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I am just finished with my colonoscopy using Prepopik. It took 11 hours for the Prepopik to take effect. It was by far the easiest prep I have had. It tasted okay and you only have to drink two 5 oz glasses of it. I was supposed to be on the split dosage (5 pm and 5 am for a 9 am procedure), but after 5 hours of nothing, I got permission to take my second dose early - at 11 pm. At 4 am my body finally told me to go to the bathroom. At 7am I was an unclear yellow, but that was good enough for my doctor. Another plus is that after 7 am I did not need to go to the bathroom again, however others have reported different experiences. With other preps I have had to go to the bathroom right up to the time of the procedure.
Prepopik is by far the best colonoscopy prep I have had so far. I wish I had known that it could take 11 hours.

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Had my first examination last week! Had been avoiding it for 16 yrs! Just too afraid! Yes now 66 yrs old. My Dr prescribed Prepopik. I am allergic to most meds. Well I want you to know all the horror stories I had heard from my friends about drinking gallons of pegion crap to pain were just that false stories!!!! The prep was mostly tasteless if I had to say I would say kinda like soda water. Only had to drink 5 oz. of it at 6 pm.then 5 cups of 8 oz of my choice of liguid. I drank ginger ale, water and crystal light lemonade. I had 5 hrs to drink it but was finished within 1 hour.At 8 pm until 10 had about 6 trips to bathroom all liquid. No cramps or pain. Went to sleep at 11pm. Up at 6am for second round but only had to follow with 3 cups of 8 oz ginger ale. Bathroom 2 times from 8 to 9. Procedure was at 11am. I do not remember a thing. Woke up like from a wonderful sleep. Ate Italian on the way home and all was normal!!! I paid 94 dollars for the prep. But I would next time pay double it was the best! Hope this helps others that might be as afraid as I was!

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I used the product and it was so much better then the prep I used for the 2 previous procedures. I was not sick fom it at all , would take this product again! I received a free coupon from my gastro. Dr. .. CVS took it with no problem. Did not cost me a dime.
I started the prep at 2:00 P.M ( according to the Dr. s order). I wished I started the prep at 12:00 as I was still on the toilet until !0:00 that evening. I highly recommend this prep!

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Today was my first experience with Prepopik. Some friends had used it and said it was so much better than the other products they've used in the past. My last colonoscopy was 10 years ago and the prep was horrible!

I fasted all day, except I could eat green or yellow jello. I have been drinking lots of fluids. My first dose of Prepopik was at 3 PM. My pharmacy just gave me a lemon-flavored kit. I didn't know there were options. Anyway, I wouldn't say it was good, but it was less awful than the last prep product I used.

It worked within 15 minutes, maybe helped along by my drinking some hot chicken bouillon immediately after, along with some Sprite. I was pretty busy for the next couple of hours, but then things calmed down until the 9 PM dose. Again, I followed the prep with a flavored water chaser, and it worked in about 30 minutes. Now it's two hours later, I've been pushing fluids and seem to be pretty well cleaned out. I still have to go, but not as often, and nothing but clear fluid. I have to be at the surgery center at 6 AM, and am confident this will go well.

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It tasted fine, easy to drink. BUT the cleanout was only "fair" as rated by my Dr. It took 5 hours after drinking before anything happened, and it was nothing definitive, just bits and pieces for hours, which left me exhausted, up all nite, and raw from wiping time after time. And in the morning, got up at 4:00 but same thing, no action for hours, and I was still "going" when I showed up for the procedure. NOT GOOD. Too slow acting. Complained to doc's office afterwards, and found out it's not always effective, but they give it to pacify people who can't stand the taste of the "other stuff". That's dumb. Had they told me it's not very effective I'd have opted for the horrible stuff, because objective is a clean bowel, which I did NOT have, and he almost stopped the procedure. Next time I'll go with the horrible stuff because it's effective, which is what's important.

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