GOLYTELY Reviews (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; SODIUM BICARBONATE; SODIUM CHLORIDE; SODIUM SULFATE, A)Average Rating: 2.9 (321 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare GOLYTELY with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR GOLYTELY | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | colonoscopy | Like most medicine it didn't taste very good. I flavored it with Crystal Lite fruit punch. It was thick, but not bad. After the procedure I felt easily tired and dizzy. Took four days to gradually recover. After that I felt that it cured me of the problem I had before the procedure. I'd like to use it replace my over-the-counter bowel clensing product. | 44 | 4 days | 5/6/2009 | 4 | Colonoscopy | Little bit of cramping. | Didn't taste as bad as the stuff I had to drink 10 years ago. | 62 | 1 days 4L 1X day | 7/5/2017 | 3 | colonoscopy | Tasted bad | Did the job | 1 days | 6/30/2015 | 2 | College | 1X day | 2/19/2017 | 1 | colonoscopy | chills, stomache cramping, stomache churning | I only drank about half the gallon. It smelled like swamp water and made me nauseus. If that is not good enough, then I give up. I tried the flexible sig 2 years ago, my new doctor scared me into getting the colonoscope tomorrow. | 53 | 1 days | 3/30/2009 | 1 | Colonoscopy prep | 0 days | 4/27/2019 | 5 | Colonoscopy | Do not let it sit. Once mixed, I started drinking within 20min. Much better results. I let it chill in fridge the first time doing this and it was horrible !!! Second time..... just drank it. Much better. | F | 1 days 1X day | 10/3/2022 | 5 | Prep for Colonoscopy | None other then bloating for the first hour before I started running to the bathroom. | I take this stuff every 3 years as a prep for my colonoscopy. Had Colon Cancer 32 years ago. I found that if you mix the mixture up the evening before you have to start drinking it the following day and refrigerate it so it gets very cold it's better. You must keep it refrigerated with each glass you pour out. This is what I do, pour out 8 ozs in a glass, mix 1/4 teaspoon of Crystal Lite Lemonade powder to each glass as you get ready to drink it, put a straw in your glass, take a deep breath, let out the air, and while holding your breath, drink it down without coming up for air through the straw, it gets past your taste buds that way. When you finish drinking the glass full, immediately pop a piece of lemon or pineapple hard candy in your mouth, suck on it a couple seconds and then save it for the next glass. I can drink a glass every ten minutes doing it this way. Hope it helps, it's made it a lot easier for me. My husband just had one done a couple days ago, he followed my method | F | 65 | 30 years | 2/15/2009 | 5 | colonoscopy for anemia | brief bloating solved by waiting then continuing. there was no cramping at all. I also happen to like jello. | forget the flavor packets they give you - too weak. use crystal light orange flavor powder packets (two to the jug, then adjust for taste., it's just like sipping juice - albeit alot of juice......... | F | 48 | 1 days | 3/13/2007 | 5 | routine colonoscopy | After 5 glasses projectile vomited. I eat and drink very slowly so all of that chugging was just too much for me. I made a mess because I was hoping I wouldn't lose what I worked so hard to swallow. | My Doctor allowed us to drink half the jug at 6 pm and the rest at 6am for an afternoon colonoscopy. I think if you are a slow eater and drinker, perhaps drinking 6 oz instead of 8oz might help you get through it better if you start to get too full of it in your stomach like I did. The second half jug in the morning went so much easier than the first half drinking, but I hadn't followed the suggestion of putting vaseline on my anus so I was in damage control mode just slathering it on my soreness and aggravated previously dormant hemorrhoids. Get a fresh tub of vaseline and just slather it on from the first bowel movement and it should be fine. The colonoscopy people were nice. It wasn't embarrassing as I thought at all. I took the suggested pain and relaxer drugs in smaller amounts and got to go home quicker. When the gas did start to pass it made me vomit a little when it first passed, but then it all came out and I drifted off to sleep. My husband was so happy when he checked on me for the nth time and could tell I was mentally back in the real world. The ordeal was over and well worth it. | F | 50 | 1 days | 7/5/2009 | 5 | Colonoscopy Prep | Gasey bloated feeling in tummy | Taking it as a split prep. 2L today started at 4PM, 2L tomorrow 6hrs before appointment at 3pm. Actually had a bowel movement about 45 minutes BEFORE starting, which was just like my first one after I had started. Started really going about 15 minutes after first glass. Followed directions on bottle....8oz every ten minutes. Works well. About 2 hours later and I'm clean. | F | 27 | 1 days 6X H | 7/27/2011 | 5 | cleanse b4 new anti-constip. treatm | It works for me without the cramping and pain that I experience with other colon cleanse medications. | You have to drink it either VERY cold or VERY warm. I drank my first 4 8oz glasses mixed with Mocha Cappacino mix diluted in 4oz of hot water before adding to the golytely. My next 3 8oz glasses were mixed with 4oz of hot water and instant jello mix. My next 3 glasses were mixed with 4 oz of hot water and chicken boullion. I finished off my last 3 glasses mixed with 4 oz of hot water and beef boullion. My output was clear at the end so it would have been sufficient for a colonscopy and it didn't taste too bad afterall. | F | 47 | 1 days 1X day | 10/31/2011 | 5 | preparation for colonoscopy | This tastes like sea water, but, other than that, worked just like it was supposed to with bloating but no nausea, cramping or problems. Had to drink 8 oz every 15 minutes over 4 hrs (1 gal. total).... got half to 3/4 of the stuff in me before it started working so was bloated. Others had scared me with their experiences, but it worked fine for me. | Not the most fun time I've had, but it works. | F | 56 | | 12/5/2005 | 5 | Gatorade Prep for Colonoscopy | My doctor had me do the Gatorade Prep for a colonoscopy. I got three 32 ounce bottles of Gatorade in the following flavors Cool Blue, Blueberry/Pomegranite and Blue Ice. In the morning I divided a 14 dose bottle of Miralax between the gatorade bottles and put them in the refrigerator. I was told to drink at least 64 oz of clear liquids before starting the prep at 5 pm and I did. As part of my 64 oz regimine I was allowed a protein drink in the morning and afternoon. I drank 8 oz of the Gatorade/Miralax Prep every 15 minutes. Since my procedure wasn't until 11:30 am the next morning I drank 64 oz of the GM prep (per doctor's instructions) and then I was instructed to take 4 Dulcolax. I was told to drink the rest of the prep the next morning as I was allowed liquids up to 4 hours before the colonoscopy. | The Gatorade Prep worked great. Doctor's notes stated Excellent Prep. So, you might ask your doctor about the Gatorade/Miralax/Dulcolax Prep for colonoscopy. | F | 60 | 1 days 3 Liters 4X O | 7/25/2010 | 5 | Colonoscopy | other than screaming diarrhea which is the "desired" effect, had quite a bit of nausea. | I was so terrified of what it was going to taste like since I will get sick even at the mere mention of something gross. However, my dad told me it tastes like a bad margarita, and you know what? It did. I used a LOT of Crystal Light. Four of their big packages to be honest, and the water was very cold. The taste was the least of my worries. My butt must have looked like one of those red-butted baboons judging by how it felt by the third hour of toilet bonding. If there were ever a good reason for having a bidet, Golytely would be it. Bottom line, the taste was tolerable for 3/4 of the jug, then you need divine intervention to get you through the rest. I mean, ANYTHING that makes you poot the way this stuff makes you do WILL start to make you gag after a while. | F | 38 | 1 Gallon 1X day | 1/9/2011 | 5 | Colonoscopy prep | No side effects | Others on this board said golytely tasted vile, horrible to drink, etc. I found it had almost no taste, just very slightly salty. Had colonoscopy on 1/19/11, and ate very little on 1/16 & 1/17, so there was little to clean out the day before the procedure. Only had to drink about 2/3 of the bottle before things ran clear. Had very mild cramping, and butt was a little sore from the many trips to the john. Entire cleaning process took about 5 hours. Colonoscopy went well. Doctor found a small polyp which was removed. | F | 60 | 4 liters 1X day | 1/27/2011 | 5 | Constipation | Bloating and cramps | I have to admit the the flavor packets are a great improvement. The original was horrific! I did not need this medication for a medical procedure but for "relief". I had to go through 3/4 of the jug before it worked and it was quite efficient when it did. I still had urges into the next following few days, but is still much better considering the alternative. Drink it fast it's more bearable if you do. | F | 30 | 1X H | 2/2/2011 | 5 | Colonscopy | Mild-mod cramping, diarrhea, watery stools | This is my 3rd colonscopy so far. I thought I'd share some wisdom since my first 2 times were awful experenices! Each doctor is different in there orders and recommendations. I also had to take two biscodyl pills 4 hours prior. (which, I believe to be the worst feeling pre-prep ever! Intense cramping, dizziness, feeling of fainting etc, but after the first bowel movement(BM), no problems.) This time was by far the best experience I have had! Usually they say to have a clear diet about a day or so before the colonscopy. This time I stopped eating Friday afternoon (my appt was Monday), so by the time I came to Sunday to start the pills, I had one Major BM and after that it was all diarrhea. Now, its really important to set up your prep: prepare 4 liter the day before and put it in the fridge, make sure you have TP, mixing packet, and Lemons and Limes. So, I chose lemon/lime crystal light (I had used the lemonade one before and really didn't like it) and cut up my lemons/limes. I had an 8oz glass and one decent sized shot glass. I put a small amount of mix and added the Golytely. I poured the mixture into the shot glass, took my lime or lemon(although I think the lime was better), sucked on it, took the shot and then sucked on the lime some more, until I finished that cup, then repeated again in 10-15 minutes. By 1/3 of the container, I was already pooping water, with a little bit of brown/yellow color. Then by the 1/2 mark, I was already in the light yellow stage. | F | 32 | 1 days 1 bottle 1X O | 5/15/2011 | 5 | Colonoscopy | Chills | I was instructed to do a cleansing with Magnesium Citrate the night before, so I had no cramping etc. And nothing but liquids - no red or purple - for my intake the day before. I started with 8 oz at 5 pm drinking that same amount every 15-25 .minutes, finishing around 9:45 pm. By the time I finished with the liquid, things were running clear. The taste was not good but it was not bad either. I sipped on a Ginger Ale 'between' doses to help keep my stomach settled. The product worked just fine for me but again, I used Magnesium Citrate the night before since I'm prone to constipation and cramping. Eating lightly and drinking LOTS of water a couple days before taking the product I'm sure helped me also. NOTE to SELF if I have to do this again...Chilling the product is fine but if you can't drink cold water well, leave your dose out for 10 minutes or so before drinking to help bring it to room temp. AND keep some hemorrhoid cream handy because you're probably going to need it. Wipes are the way to go through this also . Vasoline BEFORE you start would probably have helped...wish I'd known beforehand. | F | 54 | 1 days 4 liters 4X H | 7/11/2017 | 5 | Colonoscopy | Felt like throwing up (one time only) during intake of Goly...Got cold feet and hands. Lots of nasal decongestion. Salty Burping | 4 liters was alot to take. It was a bit salty but after mixing it with warm water, I poured 8 ozs in a glass and chilled it--It went down easier. | F | 65 | 1 days 4 liters | 4/2/2017 |
GOLYTELY (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; SODIUM BICARBONATE; SODIUM CHLORIDE; SODIUM SULFATE, A): PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. FDA Approval Date: 1984-07-13 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)