colonscopy prep

HI. I’m interested if anyone here tried the Pico-salax colonscopy prep? I'm wondering if it is as effective as the standard prep. You see, my son is going for an endoscopy and colonscopy and I've heard the normal prep is enough to make an adult sick so I’m trying to find one more appropriate for him… So, if there's a better tasting alternative, I'd like to give it a try. I would really like to hear of any experiences.
Thanks.

Pico is great in comparison to the stories I've heard of citramag, fleet, etc.. I've only had to prep once so far!! It comes in 2 pouches, you take one in the A.M, and then another several hours later. It doesn't even fill a coffee mug, tastes fizzy and citrusy, very easy to get down!! Anyway, to cut the story, I think the Pico is the right choice. Nevertheless, check it with his doc first, but I don’t see why he should not approve it. Best of luck.

I have been a diabetic for 30 years and I am wondering about the prep procedure fo a diabetic...with my insulin and lack of food I don't want to get myself in trouble. Can you give any information on this? Thanks..[/i][/b]

I would call your doctor's office for specific instructions. My instructions from the Mayo Clinic read:

Special directions for patients with diabetes

Day before exam
For patients taking insulin:
-Take half you usual dose of regular, NPH or Lente insulin in the morning.
-DO NOT take any insulin in the evening.

For patients taking oral medicines:
-Take only one-half of you usual medicine in the morning
-DO NOT take oral medicine in the evening

Day of your exam
For patients taking insulin:
-Check your blood sugar. DO NOT take morning insulin.
-After the exam, if you are eating, take one-half of your NPH or Lente insulin. DO NOT take any regular insulin.
-Take your normal does of insulin in the evening if you are eating.

For patients taking oral medicines:
-DO NOT take oral medicine for diabetes in the evening before your exam.
-After the exam, if you are eating, take only one-half of your usual oral medicine.
-In the evening, take normal dose of oral medicine if you are eating.

If you take Ultralente insulin or use and insulin pump, contact your physician or diabetes educator.

If you check your blood sugar daily, check it more often the day before you exam and the day of your exam.

If you have a low blood sugar during the prep, you may take fruit juice, regular soda, or glucose tablets or gel.

PLEASE REMEMBER, CONTACT YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

Best of luck.