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

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Trouble with these predetermined times is that everyone is so different in how they process the drug. I took the first dose at 4:20 yesterday afternoon and was running to the bathroom every 45 minutes or so until 2 a.m. Based on that experience, I took the second dose at 4 a.m. this morning - my doctor had given me some flexibility as to the timing of that second dose. I was again on the run every 1/2 hour or so until 11:30; things seemed to quit at that point. If I would have followed the "closer to procedure" guideline, I might not have made it to the clinic (which is one hour away) without an "accident" - my appointment was at 2:30 today. The doctor said I was clean - and no polyphs! I don't have to go back for 10 years.

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I had my colonoscopy this am at 10:00. I used the Prepopik.....hey this stuff is fantastic, 99% better than what i used before. With the prepopik, there is two simple steps. Take # 1 small pack and add 5 oz of water, stir for about 3 minutes then drink, and for the next 5 hours all you have to do is drink 5-8z glasses of water...# 2 After about 8 hours later you do the same thing, in the interim you are sitting on the toilet, but not for long. My procedure was at 10 am, and I was home by 11:30. This mixture is no way compared to the old stuff that a person had to drink gallons and gallons. I took # 1 pack at 6:00pm the day before and 3 am in the am. I wasn't fond of the 3:00 am time, but this is a one time thing every 5 years, no biggie i just sat my alarm.

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ONCE YOU DRINK IT HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO START WORKING?

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It depends. My husband and I drank it together and he is 250 lbs and it started working within 90 minutes. I weigh 112 lbs and it took about 5 hours to work on me.

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Pending if you hydrated well and started a low residue diet it should work with 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

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It's 730 pm I took prepopik at 6 pm still nothing then again at 2am my insurance paid for mine only cost me 6.25

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Keep drinking fluids :) it'll start soon.

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I used Prepopik exactly as suggested by my doctor - first dose 4:30pm and second dose 9:30pm the day before my (9am) colonoscopy.
The taste of Prepopik is def do-able, and all the additional liquid easy enough as well.
But nothing happened for me until 2am. I was nauseous most of the time and around 3am I felt like I had the flu. Then basically without warning, I had the next major toilet episode which was unpleasant.
The worst part: I wasn't completely cleaned out and have to have a repeat in 6mos so the dr can see the full picture.
I think the moral of the story is: start the morning before and eat light for several days prior.

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I used Prepopik in Dec. 2015 prior to a colonoscopy. It is an orange powder mixed with only 5 ounces of water. There are two packets to drink. I only needed one. It was tasty and worked like magic. Real FAST. The cost was $95 but well worth it as I did not have to drink that horrible mag. citrate......

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Greatest prep EVER! Started working within 10 minutes!!! Got mine for free from Doc.

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Thank you for posting this. I took my first dose 6 hours ago and was starting to worry. This is my second colonoscopy. I took Colyte for the first one and it was awful. I swore I would never do it again. Prepopik is not cheap, but worth it.

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Used product in July 2015. Not get feeling had to rush to bathroom. No nausea or headaches. Able to take a nap between doses. Drank lots of liquids for 2 days before test and light lunch at noon day before. Got prep free from doctor but would have been happy to pay the $126.00 at pharmacy. Test came out well. Will not dread the next one in 5 years.

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I have a colonoscopy today. I'm 41 and this is my 4th one. Prepopik to me was nasty tasting, almost vomited immediately and had stomach pain that felt like I was being stabbed. My body started to clean itself out about an hour later but only for a short time. This morning I took my second dose, same thing. I'm not cleansed out for sure and going in, in 2 hours for exam. Although I really hated the jug stuff, it worked for me as I know by the end of the prep I knew my dr could be thorough in the exam.

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My GI doc gave me a $40 coupon for Preppie (not copay). So I only paid $40 out of pocket whereas if they ran it through my insurance my insurance would have paid $158.00.

As far as prep goes, this is my first time so I have no prior comparison. I am nervous right now because I have done the 2 doses and nothing yet 6 hours later after the 1st dose. I am more prone to constipation so wonder if this has any bearing. I did drink lots of fluids 2 days prior to starting so no headache, nausea, vomiting as of yet. I just wish the prep would start working so I could get some sleep and be assured I will okay for procedure tomorrow. I agree it is easy to drink and I haven't had any issues with it except I haven't been going to the bathroom except to urinate cause I am drinking so much water.

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Great stuff, tastes OK and WAY WAY better than the last time when I had to drink about a gallon of nastiness. This was a walk in the park compared to last time and for me it worked fast...45 min. Thumbs up!! And well worth the cost and much lower aggravation vs last time

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Taste is not bad. It took 2 & a half hours after drinking the first dose for my first BM. All told I had several BM before taking my second dose.

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I am an RN. Other preps make me vomit and I can barely get through the liquid usually half. prepokit is the best thing since sliced bread. Costly, but worth every penny. Mixed mine with Tang. 8oz. No bad taste. Drank clear liquid, white grape juice, clear soda. next 8oz same. Works ! From 4pm till 6am cleaned me out. Will only have Prepokit for my prep.G

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Used prepopik for first time with my 4th colonoscopy 8 days ago. Nothing but clear liquids day before procedure drinking first dose of prepopik at 6pm. Within 20 minutes I was doubled over with cramping, discomfort in center of abdomen and very loose stool. This all continued until I took second dose at 10pm then things got worse. The burning seemed much worse than previous bowel Prep even though this time I researched and took steps to combat it. By midnight everything was bright yellow water that burned like fire. Before procedure, told doctor all of this and said I still have this bloating and uncomfortable knot in center of abdomen. Didn't eat much for several days after colonoscopy because have continued to just not feel right. Finally started pooping 2 days ago and poop is very very light, almost white. Anyone else have this symptom?

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I used prepopik for the first time. Hated all the others and got really sick taking them. This was great and i followed exact instructions. First dose at ten pm and drank all the liquids as indicated. Didn't start to go in till 11 pm and kept going until 3 am. I was never clear and called the MD in the morning. He thought it might just be in bowel and asked me to proceed with my 9:30 appointment. I WAS NOT CLEANED OUT AS I KNEW I WAS NOT! I was never clear. Wasted cost and time and aggravation. Need to repeat. I always cleaned out well. This was my sixth colonoscopy. This is not for everyone.

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Developed chills about three hours after first dose of Prepopik but the taste was fine and cramps no too bad. Drank juice, water and Gatorade.

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