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    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    3/9/2021 7:39:14 PM

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    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Had multiple bowel movements, the lemon flavor tastes absolutely horrible though.

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    1/12/2020 11:15:39 AM

    Reviewer: Chryss, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Have continuous issues with constipation from opiods. Dr. recommended this, along with glycerine suppository. I don't feel like I am completely cleaned out when I drink 1 bottle, probably should drink 2, as others have done. I use the lemon flavored liquid, drank at room temp in past, I'll try it cold, next time. Tastes not good, but it's not too offensive. Does hep me, I need to ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    7/17/2019 12:35:28 PM

    Reviewer: Liquid Plumr, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Usually I know better than to eat Panda Express for several days in a row without including occasional Taco Bell to chase things through the pipes and down the chute, but here I was, trying unsuccessfully to lay a pterodactyl egg. Hearing that magnesium citrate was about the most powerful laxative that one could buy OTC, I bought some of the Vons Signature brand and poured it on ice and got it go ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    3/20/2019 7:21:13 PM

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

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    For colonoscopy prep, took one 10oz bottle at 4pm; second bottle at 6pm and third bottle at 2:45 am, about 4 hours before procedure. Took about 45 minutes to start working, settled down about 1am, then picked up afterfinal dose. Refrigerate and drink with water and white grape juice. Follow your providers directions!

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    1/28/2019 8:01:49 PM

    Reviewer: Quick acting, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I was required to take this medication to do a routine colonoscopy. The nurse instructed me to buy 4 bottles. Liquid fast all day. Drink two bottles at 6pm and 2 more 4 hours before the procedure. Just after 6pm i drank one of the two bottles. I purchased the cherry flavored. It made my jaws draw up it was so tart. I then drank some water. I had been drinking liquids all day and felt like an over ... Show Full Comment

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