For Colonoscopy Prep

I used the prescribed Moviprep for my last colonoscopy prep. It was very hard to drink due to the bad taste. I thought I did a better job drinking the whole preparation this time around and yet after enduring this my bowel was not completely clean. I have just heard about the use of Miralax as a better tasting alternative. Any comments?

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I'm not sure that any laxative or medication really tastes good, unfortunately.

Learn more Miralax details here.

And I've never tried Miralax. However, you'd need to check with your doctor as to what's okay for you to use for such tests.

One tip I can give you when taking something that doesn't take good is to take a deep breath, pinch your nose shut and then swallow it down as fast as you can. Smell is a very large part of taste, so by blocking it off and not breathing, you dull the taste a good bit.

Has your doctor made any suggestions?

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