Compare Moviprep vs. Trilyte
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Cleans your colon in preparation for a colonoscopy.
Cleans your colon and requires less volume intake than other bowel prep regimens.
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Upsides
- In studies, Moviprep (polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution) was as effective as other laxatives for cleansing the colon.
- Unlike other colonoscopy preps that taste salty, Moviprep (polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution) is lemon flavored.
- You drink less fluid with Moviprep (polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution) compared with other bowel preparations.
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Downsides
- You may experience common side effects such as abdominal bloating, diarrhea, thirst, dizziness, anal discomfort, and hunger.
- Has a higher chance of causing sleep problems and serious chills than other colonscopy preparations.
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Used for
- Preparation for colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy - Preparation of bowel for procedure
- Fecal impaction Operative procedure on large intestine
- Colorectal - Preparation of bowel for procedure
Dosage forms
- Powder for reconstitution
- Liquid
Price
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$137.90
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Side effects
12possible side effects
- Abdominal bloating60%
- Anal discomfort52%
- Thirst47%
- Nausea47%
- Abdominal pain40%
- Sleep problems35%
- Shaking chills34%
- Hunger30%
- Flu-like symptoms27%
- Vomiting7%
- Dizziness7%
- Headache2%
The Trilyte (Polyethylene Glycol 3350 / Sodium Chloride / Sodium Bicarbonate / Potassium Chloride) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Choking or vomiting
- Swallowing prblems
- Gastric reflux
- Red blood cell problems
- G6PD deficiency
- Abnormal heartbeats
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