Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient)

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The minute I saw this, I knew I would not tolerate it. Drank less (cold and with a straw) than 1/4 of 1st bottle and vomited. Nasty taste, consistency of Elmer's glue.

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The minute I saw this, I knew I would not tolerate it. Drank less (cold and with a straw) than 1/4 of 1st bottle and vomited. Nasty taste, consistency of Elmer's glue.
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Reviewer: Uncomfortable, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I got this in the berry smoothie for a CT with contrast. I was not given a choice of flavors. I did not plan to take off work and should have. I wish I would have had a warning. The CT went as planned so I am guessing it did the job. I drank one bottle before bed and woke up to a rumbling stomach and lots of gas. I thought it would settle and was already wishing I had taken off work. By the time ... Show Full Comment

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I got this in the berry smoothie for a CT with contrast. I was not given a choice of flavors. I did not plan to take off work and should have. I wish I would have had a warning. The CT went as planned so I am guessing it did the job. I drank one bottle before bed and woke up to a rumbling stomach and lots of gas. I thought it would settle and was already wishing I had taken off work. By the time I finished the second bottle 15 minutes before my appointment I felt very uncomfortable. It was at that point I realized taking the day off would have been in my best interest since I work in an operating room and can not go to the bathroom whenever I feel the urge. I went straight to the operating room from radiology hoping it would settle and I wouldn't have to leave. 4 hours later I left for home with explosive diarrhea. I have read this didn't happen to everyone and assumed it wouldn't happen to me but if I would recommend staying home just in case.
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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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My experience was not so horrible with drinking the Readi-Cat for a abdominal CT. After doing some research, I decided that the day before the test I would eat lite and drink lots of water. So far, I think that has helped me. I followed the instructions given to me by the imaging center, who told me I could refrigerate the smoothie (I got the mochachino one.) That helped as well, as I could im ... Show Full Comment

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My experience was not so horrible with drinking the Readi-Cat for a abdominal CT. After doing some research, I decided that the day before the test I would eat lite and drink lots of water. So far, I think that has helped me. I followed the instructions given to me by the imaging center, who told me I could refrigerate the smoothie (I got the mochachino one.) That helped as well, as I could imagine that drinking it at room temp would be gross. The smoothie didn't actually taste that bad and I wasn't so put off by the texture, but it did burn my throat some. I was able to drink both bottles (although finishing the second was a struggle) and go to my appt. As for the after effects, I did experience some diarrhea shortly after I finished the CT, but I also started drinking a lot of water as soon as the test was over to move that stuff out of my system. Since that initial upset stomach moment, I've mostly just been bloated with an occasional rumble going on. For reference, I did not have iodine contrast for the CT as I am allergic, so this was it.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I assume the drink did its job. And I thought the banana flavor would help me ingest it. However, from the moment I drank it I felt nauseous. Before I even got my scan I could feel it went straight through me. I had terrible diarrhea for two days that was basically clear liquid. I also had terrible nausea and my mouth smelled like vomit although I had not and kept brushing my teeth and tongue as w ... Show Full Comment

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I assume the drink did its job. And I thought the banana flavor would help me ingest it. However, from the moment I drank it I felt nauseous. Before I even got my scan I could feel it went straight through me. I had terrible diarrhea for two days that was basically clear liquid. I also had terrible nausea and my mouth smelled like vomit although I had not and kept brushing my teeth and tongue as well as using mouth wash.
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Reviewer: anonymous, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was given the berry flavored "shake" in the ER prior to a CT scan. I'm allergic to contrast dyes so they said this was the alternative to having that done. I've got IBS-A and I throw up really easily--I haven't been able to have a colonoscopy yet because I can't drink any of the preps. I was able to drink this without any trouble. It wasn't that bad at all. The ... Show Full Comment

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I was given the berry flavored "shake" in the ER prior to a CT scan. I'm allergic to contrast dyes so they said this was the alternative to having that done. I've got IBS-A and I throw up really easily--I haven't been able to have a colonoscopy yet because I can't drink any of the preps. I was able to drink this without any trouble. It wasn't that bad at all. The hospital had it very cold and gave me a straw. I didn't have to go to the bathroom the same day but the next day I woke up with horrible stomach cramps and had to run to the bathroom. Stomach hurts pretty bad as of this writing and feels really gassy. Don't think I would do it again just because of this. I have enough stomach problems and don't need more. Taste-wise though, it's a piece of a cake to drink.
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