NULYTELY Reviews (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; SODIUM BICARBONATE; SODIUM CHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.2 (411 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare NULYTELY with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NULYTELY | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Colonoscopy prep | None | This was not anywhere near as bad as I expected. Got the lemon-lime flavor, and it tasted like...well, lemon-lime flavored water, with a salty aftertaste. I was thirsty when I started (6:30 PM), so I easily put down a glass every 10 min for the first 1 1/2 hours. Then I started to feel bloated and bored with the taste, so I slowed down. I felt less bloated after I finally defecated about 2 1/2 hours later (9:00PM). My stool was completely liquid diarrhea, without any solid feces or any gas. No nausea, no vomiting, no cramps, no discomfort. It took about 6 hours to finish drinking the 4 liters. It caused me to have about 6 quick bowel movements (about 45 min. apart) that evening. Although the instructions say to drink until the color of your diarrhea becomes yellowish-cloudy, I had to drink the entire 4 liters before my stool went from dark brown to just cloudy. I expelled clear liquid stool twice the next morning (6AM and 9AM), and had my procedure at 11AM. It, too, was a breeze. | M | 50 | 1 days | 5/2/2005 | 5 | colonoscopy prep | none!! No probelms. Smooth sailing | Started having liquids in the morning a day prior to colonoscopy. Began taking nulytely (orange flavor) at 6:00pm. Consumed 3 liters by 10:30pm, by which time I was having clear and light yellow BM. I guess I did not have nausea, gagging, vomiting, etc. because I took it at a slow pace i.e. did NOT take a glassful every 10 minutes. | M | 39 | 1 days | 7/20/2007 | 5 | Colonoscopy | Experienced some chilling while taking it - just bundled up to ward it off | In the past I've taken Fleet - yuck! This stuff is much better. I chilled it w/o any flavor packets, putting it in the freezer for about four hours. I drank it through a straw, and didn't think it tasted like much at all. I sucked lemon wedges in between drinks. I finished the full amount on schedule, and was pretty clear about 2/3 of the way through. It helped that I went through with a low resid diet for three days, and an all liquid diet the day of the prep. | M | 58 | 1 days | 4/1/2008 | 5 | colonoscopy | none | I must say that I approached this with a certain amount of fear, after reading some of the comments. I mixed the solution in the morning, along with the lemon-lime flavor packet, and chilled it. My first cup was taken at 4:30 PM, using a straw and drinking the entire cup quickly. The viscosity was similar to water, and it tasted like a lolly pop. Happy surprise there. I took a cup every ten minutes. In truth, you do feel a bit full until it kicks in, but it was quite tolerable. After you are in full swing you must be careful. As there is no solid matter pushing to get out, you feel a slight need to go, not a strong need. Head off to the bathroom at once and all will be well. Yes, towards the end it gets old, and I spaced my last two cups at 20 minute intervals. The only tip I recommend is to eat lightly the day before, and fast the day of. No problem. | M | 52 | 1 days | 4/29/2008 | 5 | Pre colonoscopy clean out | None to speak of although I did feel cold. | This was a complete non-event for me. Thanks to reading these postings ahead of time, I had very little to eat the day before I did my prep. My doctors office advised to mix only with water and one of the flavor packets, no Gatorade etc. I chose Orange. Started NuLytely at 5:00 pm. Before I started, I did feel a bit light headed from not eating all day. I popped an Ice Breaker breath mint between some, but not all, of the glasses. I did feel cold initially. I drank the entire bottle, 15 eight ounce glasses. I finished drinking NuLytely by 7:30 PM. By 8:00 PM, I had a pretty clear stool. The taste was not the best, but I have had worse. | M | 50 | 1 days | 12/30/2008 | 5 | Colonoscopy | No side effects | Huge thanks to many helpful suggestions posted herein. I had a very good experience with NuLytetly. No side effects, no nausea, etc. I ate only broth for 4 days prior, and then on "game" day I didn't need any stool softeners. Rather than mixing the entire 650 ml powder into 4 litres of water, I just mixed a 40 ml scoop of powder into each glass of liquid, for a total of 16 glasses. This way, I could vary the taste with each glass, which really helped, esp. near the end. My first two glasses were into pure apple juice, and so it tasted exactly like AJ (yummy). The next 2 glasses were in pure Gatorade (also yum). Then I switched to different flavor crystals in water, cuz of so much sweetness on an empty stomach. The taste of NL in pure water incited gagging, so I avoided that by quickly adding flavor crystals. Orange & lemon-lime crystals best hid the NL. A straw, bubble gum, Desitin, baby-wipes, and cornstarch were great ideas that made t easier for me. So di | M | 52 | 1 days | 1/19/2009 | 5 | Colonoscopy | Sore anus | I didn't eat anything major the day prior to prep day and nothing at all on prep day. The taste wasn't great, but not everything is going to be a cherry pepsi. I used the cherry flavor packet and didn't have any problems with vomiting or nausea. After about an hour I was wondering if the stuff was gonna work when it hit me! Not sure I've ever run that fast in my life. The only tip I'd leave for others about to take this stuff is to get a good book or your ipod video or something to entertain yourself, take the solution with you and park in the bathroom for a couple of hours. I was dumb enough to go to and from the bathroom and wipe each time, by the time i was done things were a little irritated and there was a bit of blood on the tissue. Don't wipe every time! | M | 24 | 1 days | 1/22/2009 | 5 | Colonoscopy Prep | None. | I started at 5pm and finished around 10PM, 8 ounces every 15 - 20 mins. No bloating, cramping or vomiting. Started seeing clear yellow approx. 2/3 way through the bottle. Tasted like alka selter to me. I used the orange flavor packs. It Wasn't the worst tasting thing I've ever had to drink. I din't mind the tast at all, just got tired of the taste because I was so hungry after about the 7th or 8th glass. | M | 40 | 1 days | 3/23/2009 | 5 | colonoscopy prep | Nothing unexpected. Feeling a little crampy and bloated today, after the procedure, but not too bad. | I tolerated this prep very easily. Went on a low residue diet a couple days before, then had a good breakfast the day of prep (eggs and white toast) I split the mix into 4 individual bottles so I could use all 4 flavors (remember to use only 1/4 of each flavor pack in each bottle). My doctor said not to chill the drink and I didn't. None tasted great, but they weren't awful either. I liked cherry and orange best. Drinking thru a straw and chewing spearmint gum between drinks helped. Managed a normal BM right after starting to drink (which I think really helped make the rest go smoothly). Otherwise, waited an hour and then enjoyed 90 minutes of regular activity (about every 10 minutes). No significant bloating or other problems. I recommend starting no later than 5pm to allow time to finish then have some broth before bed. My biggest complaint is I was very hungry all night. Also, bring a book and don't plan to leave until it's all over. Good luck! | M | 50 | 1 days | 3/13/2009 | 5 | colonoscopy | none | M | 54 | 1 days | 7/18/2008 | 5 | Colonoscopy | NONE. | Well, despite my being worried from everyone else's comments, for me this was very easy. No side effects (nausea or chills). I was worried because it took 4 hours to work. Unlike the OTC fleet product, there were no cramps, no explosive events. Basically it was a mild urge every 15 minutes or so. Easiest cleansing ever. The taste was near neutral (even with flavoring), and the consistency was a bit slimy, exactly like MiraLax (which I've been taking). So wanted to add a positive comment here, it isn't awful for everyone. Take it and get over it (LOL). | M | 54 | 1 days | 7/18/2008 | 5 | Colonoscopy prep | Slight nausea; Chills | I wasn't expecting a fine wine, and my expectations were met. I added the Lime flavoring and it reminded me of Gatorade. A salty, flaovored drink. The problem is I never drink a gallon of anything in one sitting, so to think this was not going to be a problem would be a bit naieve. Overall, my only issues were that after 3 liters, I began to get a gag reflex with each glass. I was a little naseous and experienced chills as others have stated. But it definitely works as advertised as about 90 minutes after I started i was running to the bathroom in between about every glass. If my colon is not ready for inspection at this point, I don't think anything else would do the job | M | 50 | 1 days | 4/5/2009 | 5 | Gastroenterologist Prescribed | Confined to home from 2pm on. | Talk about different strokes for different folks.I approached prep day with great foreboding base on what I read on this forum.I started the day [11 May 09] with 3 mugs of black coffee.As directed, at 2pm I started Nulytely which I had mixed with the cherry flavor and chilled. I finished the last drop at 6:30 pm. This is where the "different strokes" comes in. From what I read here I expected my reaction to the fluid to be anywhere from nausea to projectile vomiting.This drink is neither pleasant but more importantly, not unpleasant. I drank 12oz glasses every 20 min. At 6:30 pm I finished the last 1/4 glass. My 1st BM was about 3:45 with the last PHOOSH around 9pm.No issues there. I arrived at the hospital at 6:10am today, was assured by everyone it would be over before I new it. I was told that once I was told to lay on my side, I would fall asleep. When they told me to turn on my side I was thinking" Hey DOn't Stick Anything In Me, I'm Still Awake". The very next thought was, WOW, she's waking me up already. ITS ALL OVER. The Doctor removed 3 polyps, one being very big. I'll know Thursday if it cancerous. I have to do this again in one year. You know what, I could care less : ) | M | 57 | 1 days | 5/12/2009 | 5 | colonoscopy prep | I used the orange flavor packet. It didn't taste like orange but it was smooth and not gag-inducing. I followed the instructions and drank 8 oz every 15 minutes. In one hour I was on the throne with laptop and refills close by. Plan on sitting awhile. Keep flushable wet wipes handy and I used the vaseline recommendation. An initial application and re-application after wet wipe clean helped reduce irritation. I started at 5pm and drank 3/4 of the jug. I was pretty well cleared out by 9pm. The next morning I began to drink the rest by 7am(four 8 oz servings) and by 930 I was completely clear and comfortable enough to make the 30 minute ride to the doctor's office. Of course, it wasn't my favorite experience but I went into it with realistic expectations and it is what it is. I'm sure some people don't tolerate it as well as others but my experience is that the product did what it was supposed to do and the doctor said I was very clear and the procedure went smoothly because of it. And the pictures are so pretty when you're clean. Expect to be starved and treat yourself to a meal of something you really enjoy afterwards. As my pharmacist said upon dispensing that jug, "bon appetit!" | M | 48 | 1 days | 6/29/2009 | 5 | colonoscopy | some minor cramping | Just had to check in and make my contribution, which is to say if my experience means anything, then take heart. I have to say up front I was only told (very explicitly in my written instructions from the doc) to drink a HALF gallon, so I don't know what's going on with anyone who's been told to drink the whole thing... that said, a few comments - first off, +1 on the vaseline and moist wipes. definitely made it comfortable. Then, here's what I did... chilled the nulytely, ditched the flavor packs and mixed in one tub of crystal light lemonade, cut up a lime into wedges, and made some chicken broth. Oh yeah, I put the glass I was using in the freezer too. Then every 15 minutes I just pretty much chugged a glass, biting on the lime wedge before and after. Another key thing - I love playing guitar, so I put a favorit concert on the DVD, turned it up loud and watched and played along so I would not focus on the drink - also, you know how when you eat when you have a cold, you have to breath through your mouth and you can't smell/taste anything? Do that, don't allow yourself to taste it. This allowed me to picture the drink as being cold lemonade, and I honestly never really tasted anything else. When I started to get really full, I went 20 minutes in between glasses and had a couple sips of chicken broth to settle things. So in short, don't lie around waiting for this to be a bummer. It was EASY. And I'm not the type who always breezes through stuff like this either... | M | 48 | | 7/13/2009 | 5 | Colonoscopy Prep | No side effects | This was my first colonoscopy so I did not know what to expect. My Colonoscopy was scheduled for 2:30 PM so I had to consume 1/2 gal starting at 4:00 PM the previous day and finish the second 1/2 gal starting at 6:00 AM the day of the procedure. I used the lemon lime flavoring and chilled the solution. I did not have any issues drinking each half gallon over 2 hours. It tasted a little like gatorade. I followed another poster's tip and sucked on a Lime wedge after each glass. I did not have to stay on the toilet. There was a delay between drinking each glass and getting the twinge from the lower end to get to the toilet. It may be helpful to others to know that it took 2-3 hours from the last glass consumed for the last trip to the toilet. Good luck with your experience. | M | 54 | 1 days | 9/4/2009 | 5 | colonoscopy prep | only chills | I used the lemon lime flavor. After reading the reviews I was horrified only to discover it was just like taking Alka Selzter. No Problem, clean bill of health | M | 47 | | 9/16/2009 | 5 | colonoscopy | None | Not the best tasting stuff in the world, but not horrible either. The worst part is the salty aftertaste. My instructions were to drink 8-12 oz every half hour. I mixed it in the morning and used the cherry flavor packet (if I'd had my glasses on, I'd have used the yellow packet which was pineapple and not lemon). After mixing, I chilled it for several hours. I took it exactly as prescribed (every 1/2 hour) and used a straw to drink it. I found the best way was to hold my breath while swallowing - taking six or seven big sips through the straw. When I took a breath, I tasted mainly cherry and a slight salt after taste. It didn't make me sick or cause cramps and bloating. It did what it was supposed to do, but I could control my trips to the bathroom. I knew when I had to go, but didn't have any real sense of urgency. I started at 3PM and was "clear" by 8PM. I think people might get nauseous if they drink it too quickly, so I'd recommend drinking 8 oz rather than 12 oz on the half hour (if your doctor allows it). Talk it over with your doctor and see if you can have a little leeway on how much to drink. | M | 50 | 1 days | 10/3/2009 | 5 | colonoscopy prep | None | OK this stuff is gross. I used all four flavor packets (I've got a sweet tooth), and the taste was not unlike lemon/lime 7UP. Of course it is thick and salty. I found that if I took sips, chased by a diet 7UP or a sugar free popsicle, it was tolerable. It took three hours to complete the entire 4 liter jug. That time included two successful, but not urgent trips to the john. By trip number three, at the end of the three hour ordeal, you know what, was clear. Industrial strength tp ( I used ultra strong Charmin "heavy doody"), and disposable wipes are recommended. I began by putting the drink in the freezer after mixing. At three is was prescribed that I take 4 Ducolax - I took 5. And at 5PM I began drinking the concoction from the freezer, almost like a slushy. I noticed that as the drink warmed it tasted grosser and saltier. After each sip, I would take a sip of 7UP or alternately a bite of the lemon flavored popsicle. This worked quite well for me. It is 10:52, I had another visit to the john at 10:30PM -again clear. I feel great, have played 5 hands of cards: gin; spades and hearts and I'm Looking forward to going to sleep. I'll probably have to go again- a little growling, but no discomfort. I think if there is anything to be learned from my experience, it is the importance of sipping as opposed to drinking the four liters. | M | 67 | 1 days | 9/28/2009 | 5 | Colonoscopy | none at all! | ok i had super fear after reading the comments here, said a prayer and drank my first glass (8 oz) scared to death, to my surprise it was not bad at all, i paced myself started at 1 pm and finished at 7 pm, first BM started after 5 glasses, now just yellow and clear. Thanks to a special friend named frank here, he was a great moral support for me and told me all along it would be a non event and it was, no cramping, no bloating, no chills, i threw away the lime wedges, ginge ale and just had chewing gum in between, you know if i had to drink it all tomorrow , i would , its no big deal trust me. if i can do this , anyone can, i am surprised at all the negative ones but to each his or her own, tomorrow is my colonoscopy wish me well. | M | 50 | 1 days | 11/3/2009 |