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Golytely
GoLytely is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this
23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
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A 35-year old asked:
What are the benefits and risks for taking golytely (polyethylene glycol)?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is it bad to take golytely (polyethylene glycol) too frequently?
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A 27-year old male asked:
How many time will i drink four liter of golytely (polyethylene glycol)?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is golytely (polyethylene glycol) used for any medical purpose except colonoscopy prep?
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A 36-year old asked:
What else can I do for my colonoscopy if I can't drink the golytely (polyethylene glycol)?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can I use miralax (polyethylene glycol) instead of golytely to prepare for my colonoscopy tomorrow?
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A 77-year old male asked:
If i take another bottle of masgnesium citrate, would i still need to take golytely (polyethylene glycol) ?
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A 34-year old asked:
What can I do if I have a colonoscopy scheduled in the morning but my golytely (polyethylene glycol) isn't working?
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A 26-year old female asked:
During colon prep with golytely- im clear now but have black tissue particles coming out of me what is that?!? That's not normal. Its not stool.
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A 31-year old asked:
Which tastes better, magnesium citrate or golytely (polyethylene glycol)?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I am currently doing a colonoscopy prep with Golytely. Is it normal to have chest pain as a result of the bloating?
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A 23-year old asked:
Can I use miralax (polyethylene glycol) and gatorade to prep for my colonoscopy tomorrow, or do I have to use golytely?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What's safer with less side effects suprep or golytely (polyethylene glycol) in my opinion golytely (polyethylene glycol) is but requires a lot more of liquids vs suprep with worse side effects?
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A 33-year old male asked:
Colonoscopy question I get dehydrated pretty quickly what is the best prep for the job to keep me safe golytely (polyethylene glycol) or other products?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Was only able to handle about half gal of golytely (polyethylene glycol) before midnight, but stool is light yellow, see through, almost clear. Was it enough?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Have to drink 1gal golytely (polyethylene glycol). 8oz/10min. Can i mix 8oz with 8oz of juice or is that way too much liquid? It makes me nauseous. Can't handle it.
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A 24-year old female asked:
Went to ER due to severe constipation. Was prescribed 4 L of GoLytely (polyethylene glycol). Have had 56oz over 3 hrs & no BM yet. Is this normal to have not gone yet?
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A 45-year old asked:
My local ER gave me golytely (polyethylene glycol) for severe constipation; will it give me cramps?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Colonoscopy. Golytely only caused one good bowel movement for me. I am now popping clear. Literally 30 minutes later. I have history of obstruction and appear bloated. Does this mean it didnt work?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Is golytely (polyethylene glycol) fatal to pts with partial obstruction with colon perforation? (Stage 4 CRC with mets to lung)
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A 21-year old male asked:
I have severe chronic constipation due to slow colon transit. No laxatives work so doc wants me to try golytely bowel prep daily. Is this safe?
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A 43-year old female asked about a 68-year old female:
Dr gave golytely bowel prep for colon but she will never be able to tolerate. Is miralax (polyethylene glycol) prep safe for heart patients? Cardiac md ok with it. GI said no
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A 52-year old female asked:
What happens if golitely is not working?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is polyethylene glycol bad for you?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Please describe the medication: polyethylene glycol?
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A 38-year old asked:
What is miralax (polyethylene glycol) used for?
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A 52-year old asked:
What kind of a laxative is polyethylene glycol?
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A 45-year old asked:
How I am I supposed to take colyte (polyethylene glycol)?
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A 31-year old asked:
What happen if I take "polyethylene glycol 3350". For a month?
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A 71-year old male asked:
Miralax (polyethylene glycol) side affects?
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