Sutab- an easier way to prepare for a colonoscopy

oldbrownhat · #1 07-31-2022, 10:42 AM

Well now, it's a lovely Sunday morning. Why not add another thread about colonoscopy?

"...last year — in what experts believe could end the dread that keeps many people from this important screening — the Food and Drug Administration approved a regimen of pills, Sutab, that studies show works just as well as the liquid solutions — without the vile flavor. It’s a 24-tablet regimen: 12 pills the day before and 12 the next day, several hours before the procedure..."

(Gift) WaPo article here.

NYlakesider · #2 07-31-2022, 10:52 AM

Thanks I will keep that in mid. Due to circumstances I have done 9 procedures. I have limited kidney function (Cancer survivor) and what I read shown below cough mt attention. Next visit to mt GI Doctor we will talk!

The newest pills should not be confused with earlier tablets, made mostly of sodium phosphate, which the FDA found in 2006 caused serious kidney damage in some patients. While still on the market, the old pills are rarely used today, experts say.

“The newer ones have sodium sulfate, and are safe,”

CAJUNLAWYER · #3 07-31-2022, 11:27 AM

T'aint what you take....it's the ride afterwards. One ought to be able to choke down a bottle of cherry citrate of magnesia....

vipermd · #4 07-31-2022, 03:11 PM

Suprep is 2 6oz bottles and works very well. But would not be a good choice for NYlakesider, since he stated that he has some Renal problems. I would check with your MD, since it could cause electrolyte shifts which could have serious complications. Be Safe.

DWalt · #5 07-31-2022, 04:53 PM

Anything except Moviprep, assuming that it still being used. I took it pre-colonoscopy maybe 20 years ago, it made me the sickest I have ever been. The two colonoscopies I’ve had since, I just used the OTC citrate solutions or Epsom salts in lemonade, plus Fleets. I probably won’t live long enough to need another colonoscopy.

Doug M. · #6 07-31-2022, 05:15 PM

Taking the meds that clean you out is not the worst part by a long way. I have mixed them with lemon-lime sugar free Gatorade, sugar free lemonade mix and the like; not great, but workable.

It's the cramping and other fun of being cleaned out that really make it unpleasant. As I now say about a lot of medical experiences, I don't have to enjoy it. I have to appreciate it.

Given the potential costs of skipping a colonoscopy, which have been described here by a couple of members, I'll take 3 hours of unpleasant cleansing over the other costs.

Rustyt1953 · #7 07-31-2022, 05:19 PM

Invest in a padded toilet seat.

Maddog 521 · #8 07-31-2022, 05:35 PM

I drank my gallon 2 weeks ago and it still tastes the same. You also get the same "end" results.

g-dad · #9 07-31-2022, 05:38 PM

What a timely tread. My roto rooter is scheduled for this Tues and I'm about to partake of the last solid foods until this is over. I'm doing the Miralax mix with 64 oz of orange gatoraid. It's been 20 yrs since the last time I purposely vacated my system. And as has been said before "this too shall pass".

jbtrucker · #10 07-31-2022, 05:42 PM

I asked my doc about prep pills he said no and stuck to his guns with Surprep , my next is 2025

Rustyt1953 · #11 07-31-2022, 05:47 PM

oldbrownhat · #12 07-31-2022, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g-dad

...And as has been said before "this too shall pass".

True, but the memories linger long after the event

Muss Muggins · #13 07-31-2022, 06:06 PM

No matter how you get there, the journey and the result pretty much remain the same . . .

Rustyt1953 · #14 07-31-2022, 06:53 PM

Like the Boy Scouts... be prepared.

NMPinNYC · #15 07-31-2022, 06:57 PM

Fleets for the win. and. Dab, don't wipe. And use Costco baby butt wipes to dab. And enjoy the GREAT sleep from the anesthesiologist. That's a beaut.

9mmPatriot · #16 07-31-2022, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustyt1953

Invest in a padded toilet seat.

And a squeegee.

Rustyt1953 · #17 07-31-2022, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9mmPatriot

And a squeegee.

A blow dryer.

riverrat38 · #18 07-31-2022, 07:16 PM

For me, the worst part is having to go for 36 hours without anything but clear broth and bourbon!

Best,
Rick

hsguy · #19 07-31-2022, 09:09 PM

I actually used that last time in November and it was very much easier. Man and woman up, it's not like you are going to be on a rack for a week, I thought we had strong members here. Of among some of the medical procedures I have had this falls into the minor or negligible category.

CH4 · #20 08-01-2022, 01:22 AM

Having a bidet makes things much more pleasant.

Beemerguy53 · #21 08-01-2022, 01:45 AM

I love the Forum, but we do have a lot of "old people" discussions on here, don't we?

mistermills357 · #22 08-01-2022, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Beemerguy53

I love the Forum, but we do have a lot of "old people" discussions on here, don't we?

I think that forum members tend to be old. It’s that way on every gun forum that I know of.

Rustyt1953 · #23 08-01-2022, 02:13 AM

Mercury · #24 08-01-2022, 07:34 AM

I also used the Sutabs back in October and it was a mild prep with no cramping. After the procedure, I asked the doctor how effective it was and he said that it did it's job 100%.
I'm requesting them for all future colonoscopy preps.

jeffrefrig · #25 08-01-2022, 07:49 AM

I went last year for 2nd time at 64 yrs.old. I was around 56-57 1st time. Last year he said come back when I'm 75. I must be doing something right. I offered the anesthesiologist $100 for a little to go. No dice!

jeffrefrig · #26 08-01-2022, 07:59 AM

I meant to add: leftover Yuengling from last year's Christmas party will clean you out pretty good, too.

Greyman50 · #27 08-01-2022, 08:31 AM

Thanks to a lame GI Md who missed a pollop 3 years ago, have to go back for another in Nov./ Dec for currant GI Md to remove the rest of a 40 mm pollop! Had latest one this May which was Miralax and Gator Aid , not as bad as the old stuff from early 90’s..

robvious · #28 08-01-2022, 05:29 PM

my prep has always been the Ducolax pills followed by the tropical Gatorade/ Miralax chaser.. no bad taste at all... and same results... and as a Rectal Cancer survivor.. just do it and quit whining... it beats the >=$×_% out of Radiation, Chemo and a colostomy bag... along with being required to carry a diaper bag the rest of your life...

DWalt · #29 08-01-2022, 05:46 PM

From what I have read, the OTC laxatives (even Milk of Magnesia) work as well as anything else and are far cheaper than the prescription laxatives. The last time I used Epsom Salts in Lemonade.

MRB1 · #30 08-01-2022, 07:58 PM

They have yet to come up with a liquid that isn't punishment. Cold, room temp, doesn't matter it's all terrible. If you drink it through a straw, it isn't nearly as bad.

pittpa · #31 08-02-2022, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldbrownhat

Well now, it's a lovely Sunday morning. Why not add another thread about colonoscopy?

"...last year — in what experts believe could end the dread that keeps many people from this important screening — the Food and Drug Administration approved a regimen of pills, Sutab, that studies show works just as well as the liquid solutions — without the vile flavor. It’s a 24-tablet regimen: 12 pills the day before and 12 the next day, several hours before the procedure..."

(Gift) WaPo article here.

I did it that way. Back in December. It was a lot better than that gallon of stuff. The whole process still sucks. But I got a late morning appointment this time and it was a lot better than going first thing. And a big meal after is the best. But they gave me an IV when I got there and I was waiting I had to drag that in the bathroom a couple times to P.

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chief38 · #32 08-02-2022, 04:53 AM

For a Colonoscopy prep I like to use White Castle - works every time! lol