Question About Miralax Prep

[MCPayne]

To those of you that use or have used the Miralax prep method for a colonoscopy, are you supposed to have another glass of liquid in addition to the solution? Example, you have the Miralax mixed with Gatorade, but do you keep a small glass of water, apple juice, or similar liquid next to it, or just the Miralax and Gatorade?

 

[Jeff D.]

Just stick with the miralax solution. If you add more liquids then I don't know if you will be able to get down all the miralax you will need.

 

[My Butt Hurts]

Yeah - my directions were just the Miralax and the Gatorade.

 

[MCPayne]

OK, thanks everyone. That may have been the problem last time (I threw up), as I think I was slowly sipping a bottle of water in addition to the Gatorade and Miralax, although my doctor said it wasn't a huge issue since I was having clear stools during the cleanout.

 

[MCPayne]

One other question. My instructions said that the solution tastes better if it is chilled, and am wondering should I chill just the Gatorade first and then add the Miralax, or is it okay to chill the Gatorade and Miralax together? Last time I mixed the Gatorade and the Miralax together and let it chill overnight.

 

[TooSick]

They had me go ahead and make the Gatorade/Miralax mixture in a pitcher and drink half the evening before, and I put the other half that was left in the pitcher back in the fridge. Of course, I chilled the Gatorade before even making the mix, so that it would be cold and easier to drink.
:smile:
I never want to see Gatorade ever again. lol

 

[MCPayne]

TooSick, thanks for the advice. I was just wondering if the Miralax would be as effective if it was chilled beforehand, or if the Gatorade was chilled first, then add the Miralax.

 

[Jeff D.]

I always add miralax to gatorade right before I go to drink it.