
Miralax vs. GoLytely
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sjw596
, Dec 20 2020 02:20 PM
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#1
Posted 20 December 2020 - 02:20 PM
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It seems to me that the subject treatments largely are the same, except that GoLytely includes some electrolytes and requires a script. However, I've seen a few papers that claim GoLytely is superior. For example, here's one. About eight years ago, the surgeon who assisted with my hemicolectomy said that using GoLytely daily was a worthwhile consideration. I'd give it a try if I though it might be helpful.
#2
Posted 20 December 2020 - 03:02 PM
i remember years ago that someone posted here on the board that her gastro doc recommended that she do this and she did. she just drank a glass of GoLytely daily and that was all she needed to go. she even referenced a handout just like the one you have except it had a diffferent doctor's name on it--a man not a woman.
at least GoLytely has electrolytes in it, which of course, is a good thing. i once had an electrolyte crash after drinking too much miralax and ended up in the ER and then in ICU for 24 hours. Not fun.
it's worth a try. good luck!
these are just my own thoughts. for expert medical advice please contact a health care professional.
#3
Posted 22 December 2020 - 11:39 AM
I looked into it a little more, and I think you can replicate GoLytely by using Miralax mixed in Pedialyte Advanced Care. The latter comes in individual packets that you mix with 16 oz water. Using 8 oz of water, you'd ad the capful (17 gr or less) of Miralax. The drink pretty well matches the electrolyte values in GoLytely. I happen to have chronic low sodium, which is not caused by any disease or the like, but I do need to avoid over-doing liquids - not ideal for CIC - but electrolyte drinks aren't as harmful (but don't over-do). However, the Pedialyte if much more expensive. Under my insurance, GoLytely is free, at least when I need a cleaning out. I don't know whether it's be free if I get it every week or so. Plus it would be a pain to get every week, unless I can get a large box of packets.
#4
Posted 22 December 2020 - 11:49 AM
yes, after i had my electrolyte crash, i started drinking Pedialyte whenever i did a miralax cleanout.
that's nice that GoLytely is free with your insurance. i had a copay with mine.
these are just my own thoughts. for expert medical advice please contact a health care professional.