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    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    7/31/2018 10:16:59 PM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Why can't y'all do something about this crap. I hate it. Please help

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    7/31/2018 11:54:09 AM

    Reviewer: msgirlwqrb, 55-64 Female (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I have IBS due to MS so have taken the generic Golytely quite a few times, Nulylely, Colyte and Peg3350 but this time I received the Gavilyte-n which was not only the most disgusting and nastiest tasting, it didn't even work. The others tasted ok, soo much better! This is the only one I had a really hard time drinking, to the point of almost puking.The nastiness may have been worth it if it h ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    10/24/2017 7:49:06 PM

    Reviewer: Jayne, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    On the advice of the nurse, I used Crystal Light in each glass instead of using the flavor pack. After drinking it down, I ate some lime jello to combat the salty taste. It made it much more pallatable. I did a split dose. I took half at 5:00 and the rest at 6:30 a.m. After reading a lot of these reviews, I dreaded this more than I did before. I even called the pharmacy to find out the cost of my ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    10/14/2017 12:36:45 PM

    Reviewer: Trevor, 55-64 Male (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Once when I was a kid I accidentally ingested liquid pig manure on my uncles farm. This is the only time I can think of when I have consumed something more disgusting. I threw up several times trying to swallow this enormous amount of putrid liquid.

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    7/25/2017 8:23:02 AM

    Reviewer: Can't Take Any More, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    My doctor put me on a three day diet limiting a lot of foods. The day before the procedure, liquids only. At 6:00 pm I started with this product. Took half of it and it began as stated. Got up on the morning of procedure and couldn't get through all of the solution. I didn't find it bad tasting. One the second half I began having bloating and stomach pain, so I couldn't finish al ... Show Full Comment

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