colonoscopy prep- moviprep

I have a follow up scope Aug 1 once again i have been prescribed moviprep for the clean out. My last scope was this past winter which they found a small polyp. I did not need to drink all of the first mug to get clear bms to pass (doc said my clean out look great ). I did this by eating very light the day before.

The questions I have is there anyway to make this liquid death taste better. Also I had shoulder surgery this past week and wasnt able to hold down my pain meds which makes me worry about if that will effect my ability to hold down the prep this time around.

My plan is to drink something like apple juice (something known for loosening bowels) the day before to try and start getting cleared while eating very little the day before. Any other tips from anyone?

I also haven't used Moviprep but with the gallon purges, I was allowed to add crystal light lemonade powder to it, which helped. It also helped to get the liquid very cold before drinking. Maybe you could check with you GI or pharmacist to see if you can add anything to the prep liquid to help with the taste?

I also remember someone suggesting that you drink the prep through a straw and swallow immediately so the liquid has less contact with your tongue/taste buds. I can't remember if I actually did that (it's been a few years), so it may or may not help.

I have been lurking on the boards for awhile, but I just went through exactly what you are dealing with so I thought I'd finally create an account and chime in.

I just had a colonoscopy on Monday and had to take Moviprep to clear out. I was sure I was going to throw up trying to get through the first prep. After I was half way done I began taking a large sip of the moviprep and then "chasing it" with a small sip of either apple juice or powerade. It still wasn't enjoyable, but it was much more bearable and got me through without issue. The juice was just enough to cut the taste of the moviprep so that I could get it all down. The second prep the next morning went much smoother.

Good luck!

@lightinthetunnel thats exactly why i made an account too. Moviprep just tastes so bad.