Suprep Reviews (Page 17)
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Has anyone used the new SUPREP kit before a colonoscopy?

Would like any comments about taste, ease or side effects.

Thanks!

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My kit cost $75! Insurance paid $53! $128 for 2 small bottles(6 oz each) & 1 plastic cup! Outrageous! And horrible taste!

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Tamara, I know it was a while ago, but how did you do? Did you get all of it down? I have to do it in 2 weeks.

What did you mix it with?

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This is the 3rd time in 15 months that I have had to have a colonoscopy because I had a large polyp initially, something residual for event 2 and hopefully there is nothing this time.

First time using Suprep and although I gagged a bit getting it down and didn't look for online help until I downed that and all the water, I am preferring this over the Miralax where you have tablets and a gallon of prep solution.

Of course tomorrow morning at 4:45 am when I have to do this a 2nd time, I might not be in this good a mood.

I think it is important to:
#1 use a straw
#2 take smal sips followed by a couple of swallows of water
#3 listen to music or some kind of talk on a subject you are passionate about to distract yourself.

I had been doing a steady stream today of water, herbal mint tea with sweetner, jello, low sodium chicken broth. i think that helped.

I also used two sports bottles clearly marked with amounts which I brought to the table as I downed the Suprep. That way I knew I was getting the right amount of water.

I am also glad to know from a comment here why it is important to down the 2nd bottle of Suprep -- has to do with enzymes you need to clear and that has to be done just before the procedure. Anyway thanks for all this support.

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Why are you not supposed to drink alcohol prior to using SUPREP? A little Vodka might get me through this easier.

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Procedure at 10:00 a.m. First bottle of Suprep at 5:00 p.m. and second at 10:00 p.m. Chilled bottles in the refrigerator and mixed with chilled water. Tried the straw method for the first bottle and barely got it down. Nausea, headaches, and chills. The stuff is bitter and salty; about the nastiest thing I have ever had in my mouth. It took about two hours to begin working. With the second bottle. I tried to hold my breath and take a chug of 4 ounces every 10 minutes followed by a quick brushing of my teeth and tongue. This was working alright until the last chug. I threw it up. I am now struggling to finish the last quart of water. It has been over an hour, but I cannot get the last 14 ounces down because of the nausea. The staying in the bathroom is not what is so bad. It is the nausea, the chills, the headache. There has to be an easier way. If I am not "running clear" by 7:00 a.m., I am to take one to two Fleet enema treatments in the morning. Sounds like even more fun.

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I drank the first 8 oz and threw it up.
The second 8 oz I held down also have some stomach cramping
I will not use this product again
I will ask dr for over the counter as I did 7 years ago.

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I mixed a few ounces of ginger ale with mine. And i used a straw. It didnt taste bad at all. But after drinking the additional water, i got bloated and very nauseated. It took aboit 45 minutes to work.

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IT SMELLS LIKE COUGH SYRUP AND TASTES LIKE RUBBIBG ALCOHOL MIXED WITH OCEAN SALT AND THE TASTE STAYS WITH YOU TILL THE NEXT DAY.

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I'm going to go against the grain and make a recommendation from my prior experiences using Suprep. Do NOT chill the mixture. Use cool tap water. Everybody on this thread complains about chills, stomach cramps, etc. I am convinced that this is a result of refrigerating the mixture. I have to have colonoscopies every 3 years and use Suprep as my preferred method of clean-out. Just have a positive mindset before you drink it. Drink it as fast as you can, washing down each sip/dose with a sip of Gatorade (or whatever) to cleanse your palette. Then hope for a clean report from your doctor. Good luck.

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I took my first dose at 6:27pm second dose is in the fridge waiting . Taking that at 8:27pm. It started okay the taste got worse. I am trying to calm my stomach down because I almost threw up at the end of dose 1. I hope I can make it through!

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By the way using Vaseline and baby wipes is the way too go. I remember from the last colonoscopy 6 years ago that my butt was raw from going to the bathroom so much!

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Just finished drinking the first dose. I put the first 6 oz prep bottle in the refrigerator for a bit to get cold. It is very important to drink it cold then it doesn't taste as bad. In between gulps, I drank some diet sprite to cut the saltiness which was my biggest complaint. The sweetness of the sweetener in the sprite really helped with this. I also had some orange Gatorade standing by which helped as well. I am already in the bathroom only 15 minutes after taking. Will keep you I formed as the night progresses. My first dose is at 4pm followed. Y a second dose at 8pm. My colonoscopy is for 7am tomorrow morning. They said I should be able to go by 8:45am.

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I just finished taking my first dose of suprep..I thought the taste was just awful. Somewhat cherry flavored with a full shaker of salt. I mixed it and put it on crushed ice..added a splash of tonic water and drank it thru a straw which helped. The only good thing it's only one big glass. Once it starts working I just had to stay in the bathroom. I had no nausea or cramps..I am dreading having to do it all over again since everything is already running clear..what more can I give. Just want all of it to be over

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The first thing I would tell you is try not to go crazy reading all the horrific comments. It was hard enough getting over the fear of the side effects. I am scheduled for a colonoscopy this afternoon and finished taking the second prep of Suprep early this mornng. Yes, it does taste like salty cough syrup but it is much easier to get down than the prep I had to take 17 years ago. I did not experience nausea or cramping. Of course everyone is different so that is why we should never fully assume what our symptoms will be. I would recommend staying quite close to a bathroom though. I would also recommend that you begin to hydrate yourself properly 1 - 2 days before. I chose to drink water and Lemon Powerade to avoid dehydration, especially after my first prep last night. I foolishly got so worried about the side effects that I was contemplating not taking it. I decided to "man up" and put my trust in God. Making sure that everything is OK is far greater than our fears. Not knowing if everything is OK can have far greater consequences. All the best to everyone having this procedure.

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Yes. I had to take the first dose at 3:00pm and the second at 9:00pm. Your doctor will tell you what times to take it as everyone is different. I had my colonoscopy the next morning. I had to be there by 9:00 am.

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Can you take both doses of suprep the night before colonoscopy?

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I read all the comments and made sure I was prepared. I guess I over prepared. I didn't have a real problem chugging the suprep. It wasn't pleasant, but it wasn't terrible either. Both times it took over an hour to get things moving. I was never confined to the bathroom for long periods of time. I was concerned I wasn't doing it right. Even after the second bottle, it was never clear (dark yellow); but good enough. The colonoscopy was fine and I don't have to do this again for another 10 years.

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I just had my first dose of Suprep at 6:00. I am shivering like a leaf? Having shard time drinking the last bottle if water. Kinda scares me but nice to know I'm not the only one!

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Well in an a couple of hours is my first colonoscopy and the first dose was at 5 pm and I was able to do that and two 16 oz of water without a problem. After 10 minutes I was in the bathroom for about 2 hours and towards the end it was just clear liquid. My second dose was at 11 pm and was able to chug it down but after about 45 minutes I threw up. I already started pooping clear liquid again but I'm nervous this messed it up :( hopefully it will be ok. I was eating very light the two days before too so hopefully that helps. Wish me luck! I do not want to have to repeat this!!!

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