User Reviews for MoviPrep oral

I used this for a colonoscopy prep. It worked fine. My only issues were that the taste was pretty nasty. I eat or drink anything and I had to chug it down. Not sure anyone who is the least bit fussy over taste will tolerate this. Also the doctor's instructions that I take the last portion 5 hours before my procedure was a pain. My procedure was set for 8 am and I had to wake up and take some at 3 am. Of course the question becomes...should I fall back asleep or wait for it to work. I waited and it took an hour or so before it kicked in. Made for a tiring day. I also have a question about the rebate. I too wonder if there are new rebate forms for 2010? I kept my receipts but the form the doctor gave me also expired in 2009. I paid 30 dollars co pay for this so it is a pricey item. I will see the doctor in a week or so for a followup so I will ask the office then if they have a new coupon. I understand the MoviPrep rebate people are pains so I dont want to chance sending my receipts when they have an out for not paying and I could lose my original receipts. Anyway good luck with this stuff. Read More Read Less

I had flu like symptoms including head aches, chills, loss of energy from long 24 hour fasting period and inability to sleep with early morning second dose. More urination than bowel cleansing from excess clear liquids added to use of Movi Prep to prevent dehydration. Developed kydney stone problems day after colonoscopy.

Paid $53.00 on 1/17/09 for the MoviPrep kit 2 days before my procedure. Rcv'd a $20 rebate slip when I went to the Doc in December when the test was scheduled for 1/19. Should have read the fine print on the rebate... it expired 12/31/09. Thought I'd google to see if I can fine another Rebate coupon. I was thrilled to only have to drink 32 ounces. My spouse used a diff med and had to drink a gallon when he had his exam a few yrs ago. Friends gave me some tips for "easing the misery". I only ate small meals on Sat. Apple sauce and 2 bread slices on Sunday. Monday liquid diet. Started drinking the med at 6 p.m. Monday. Only drank 2 of the 4 doses in the a.m. before procedure because I had already "cleaned out" the night before based on the modified diet prior to taking the meds. The only problem I had was a terrible headache from not eating enough and not getting my caffeine on Monday. Tastes and smells like salty 7-up. Sucking on ice cubes might have helped. Did that once, but after the first time it was just to much hassle. As soon as 8 oz was down, I drank a little Sprite to rinse out the salty flavor in my mouth. I'd use the stuff again.Read More Read Less

Rebate for this drug must be sent to the correct address, expired rebate forms have an old address on it. CMS Rebate Services PO Box 426008 Del Rio, TX 78842-6008

I experience the gagging that other reviewers have mentioned, plus vomitting, nausea, strong headache and reddened lips. I followed the instructions and got almost all of it down me but...never had a bowel movement! Not once. Went to the procedure the next morning and informed them. The doctor said I should go get two enemas and he was giving me MORE moviprep and I should come back later same day. Thankfully, my required driver was busy!! I have to reschedule the procedure. Didn't have a bowel movement until much later that night and it was almost normal. Nausea and some cramping have lingered.Read More Read Less

After two of the 8 oz glasses, I had a severe allergic reaction: severe chest pains, swelling of face, rash, dry mouth, blood pressure went up, extreme pain in upper stomach - went to emergency room. never again will I take this--this was to be 4th colonoscopy--never had this problem before. I have been sick for 6 days. This stuff is poison.

MoviPreg worked extremely well for the job it was intended to do. It cost 51.43. The $20. rebate offer was just returned to me as undeliverable. This is really a rip-off!

Had a very good experience with MoviPrep compared to the prep method I used for a previous colonoscopy (pills). I was given permission to substitute citrus flavored Vitamin Water for tap water for mixing the MoviPrep powder solution. It was definitely palatable after being in the fridge all day but by no means delicious. Salty/sweet with an aftertaste. Sipping ice cold water after each gulp of the prep made it even better. I had a split dose regimen (1 liter at 7:00 p.m. the evening before, and 1 liter at 3:00 a.m. the morning of). I couldn't quite finish the second liter - there was about 8oz left, but I had been running clear long before starting the second liter and was pretty confident the prep I was able to consume was sufficient. Turns out it was. I had zero cramping with Moviprep and zero nausea. The bowel emptying was far less violent than with the pills, and far less frequent than I expected (although I still spent plenty of time on the toilet). I lined a trashcan with a plastic bag and used non-flushable, alcohol free baby wipes to "pat" dry instead of using toilet paper. Worked like a charm - no burning or soreness at all. The only side effect I experienced was a pretty wicked headache, but I was able to sleep from midnight to 3:00 a.m. and the headache was gone when I woke up for my second liter. It did return afterwards but was not as intense. I would definitely use this prep again. Read More Read Less

A follow up to my earlier report on taking Moviprep (next but one under ukjeff). I was sedated during my colonoscopy and cannot remember much but I do remember one short time of comparative awareness and seeing the inside of my colon on the theatre monitor. The colon looked clean to me with just the tiniest amount of residue liquid. The colonoscopy inspection was entirely succesful though I have one polyp that was too large to simply burn off safely and we are working towards surgery. But, I don’t have to go through that procedure again and we are making progress. The bit that got chopped off my previous report on actually taking Moviprep is as follows: My advice would be to be no more than 4 metres (or 4 seconds) from the bathroom, with either litre, and then only so long as you are fit enough to run and hang on tight to the water that soon comes through. We are all different but be warned: with me it was so forceful I could have pressure jetted the concrete on the outside patio or put out a fire for the fire department.Read More Read Less

tastes awful, caused heart burn so bad I could not sleep the night before my procedure. I took exactly as directed and my doctor said I was not cleaned out enough to get a good look so now I have to have another colonoscopy. oh yeah I forgot ...$50 copay ridiculous for something that does not even work as directed

Before starting my MoviPrep process yesterday for this morning’s colonoscopy, I came across this website when checking for reviews of MoviPrep. All the terrible experiences described were very disheartening to read, & I was very apprehensive about starting my process later in the day. I hope people reading these reviews get as far as this one so they realize that experiences can vary, & not all are bad. Mine was an easy experience, & I had no nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, or other problem. I’m sure some of it may have to do with some people being more sensitive to some things than others. If you look at the paper which comes in the box, it shows a percent of people have various problems with the MoviPrep. Thus, it could be that the people writing about bad experiences were people who would normally fall in the group w/problems. My colonoscopy was scheduled for 9 AM today. The instructions from my doc varied from those from MoviPrep, in that on the prep/pre-colonoscopy day my doc said to eat no food. Thus, yesterday I could only drink clear liquids like Jell-O, apple juice, broth, coffee, tea, & Ensure or Boost. No red or purple colored liquids, nor milk. Between 8 AM & 5 PM I drank 4 Ensures, + 12 oz water & 16 oz apple juice. it could be that the lack of food may have made a difference in having no problems. I started the MoviPrep at 6 PM, drank apple juice for the 16 oz of liquid required after each MoviPrep series & was done w/everything & in bed before 11 PM.Read More Read Less

This stuff is horrible and has done virtually nothing. I am taking it in preparation for a colonoscopy and not only does it provoke gagging, but it has been completely ineffecive. There has got to be a bette way to accomplish the same result.

I started taking this horrible stuff this afternoon prior to a scheduled colonoscopy in AM. It is the most god-awful stuff to drink! I could not finish the 2nd container. Hope it has cleaned me out good enough. WILL NEVER GET ME TO TAKE AGAIN. You'd think they could give something easier, like in pill form. If they want more people to have this test, they will have to improve the pre-prep in my opinion. I won't have another with this stuff!

Used prior to colonoscopy. Worst thing I've ever had to take. Had to take night before and morning of colonoscopy. Gagged but got it all down. I had very clean colon. I'm convenienced this caused burns in colon, small ozing hemoroids, acid reflux, nausea, and stomach pain. Diarrhea and stomach pain continued for days after use.

I was given this before my colonoscopy. Not only did it NOT work, I was unable to keep it in my system as I kept throwing it up. I'm not new to these procedures or the preps, but this was BY FAR the worst. I contacted the maker of this and they were no help. So in the end, I paid $35 for this horrible medicine that did NOT work and was unable to proceed with the colonoscopy.

I am having a very hard time taking it

If you can get past the taste, the stuff works quite well. I found the only way to consume it was to make it as cold as possible and chug each 8 oz. portion. Of course, the elimination part was inconvenient, but that is what should happen. I had minimal cramping, but no nausea. Just make sure to drink a lot before during and after. You will need it!

Did anyone else's blood pressure rise drastically from this prep...my pressure is usually 240 over 80 and on the day of the colonoscopy and it's now three days later, my blood pressure is 176 over 89.

My doctor prescribed this; it cost over $52.00 and was horrible. It came with a rebate form for $20 which I mailed in to Salix Pharmaceutical. They sent me a check for that amount which I mailed to my bank; just got a charge for 7.50 from the bank as Salix stopped payment on the rebate check!!! what a scam...and I can't even Google the company...

this product is very hard to take! There is just too much of it to drink!It gage me stomach problems for 2 days after taking it!