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HalfLytely and Bisacodyl - I had forgotten I am scheduled for a colonoscopy/endoscopy tomorrow?

... morning and had a small omelett with spinach, onion and mushrooms around 8:00am today along with a medium coffee with cream & sugar. Will the Bisacodyl and HalfLytely clear this out? I start ...

Posted 3 days ago 2 answers

I have a shellfish allergy is miralax safe to take?

I have a colonoscopy scheduled and my doctor wants me to drink 1 bottle of miralax with gatoraid in 1 day. I have a severe shellfish allergy Anyone taken it with a shellfish allergy?

Posted 17 Dec 2011 1 answer

Oxycontin and colonoscopy TRILITE prep?

I recently had a problem keeping oxycontin in my system while prepping with Trilite solution before a colonoscopy. I tried to time my dose as directed-"ONE HOUR BEFORE OR 1 AND A HALF HRS. ...

Posted 4 Dec 2011 2 answers

Which colonoscopy prep have you used?

Sorry for this type of question but I have a consult on Monday to obtain my rx for my colonoscopy. I feel the liquid forms of prep are more unbearable than the actually procedure so I am asking those ...

Posted 3 Dec 2011 2 answers

Can I take Enalapril while doing a Suprep kit?

I have to get a colonoscopy done on Tuesday and am supposed to start a Suprep kit tomorrow. Am I allowed to take my blood pressure medication, Enalapril 10mg 2x/day while doing this kit? Also, I ...

Posted 30 Oct 2011 1 answer

I am a 77 year old lady who has been in the hospital twice since Aug. 17th this year?

Had a colonoscopy and it showed Collagenous Colitis. The GI doctors had be use triple doses of Peto Bismil and Immodium AD. That did nothing to stop the diarhea.Had to enter the hospital with ...

Posted 24 Oct 2011 2 answers

My bowel prep instructiions require Miralax 2x per day 5 days. OK?

For colonoscopy prep my MD wants me to use Miralax 2x per day for 5 days before using the big purge. Is this safe?

Posted 7 Sep 2011 2 answers

Im using sotret and I had diagnose terminal ileitis proctits CROHN'S Disease?

Seven years ago i had severe uncontrollable loose motion i had taken to hospital and got few test's which are, biopsy, colonoscopy, report was terminal ileitis proctits CROHN'S Disease,,, i ...

Posted 5 Sep 2011 1 answer

Citroma Cherry - What quantity of Magnesium Citrate should I take in prep for colonoscopy?

... HOWEVER, I was NOT told what quantity. The only bottles i found were 10 oz. Should I take 3 - 10 oz bottles the day before? (written instructions were mailed but I did not receive them and ...

Posted 4 Sep 2011 0 answers

What is the safest bowel prep kit for a colonoscopy?

My doctor gave me a script for Suprep prep kit. I've done some checking and am a little alarmed to find it (and other prep kits) is phosphate based and that there are kidney damage issues ...

Posted 19 Aug 2011 0 answers

No bowel movement started after drinking 1/2 my trilyte over 2 hours ago. will this work?

... colonoscopy tomorrow and have to drink the other 1/2 in the morning. Is this normal?

Posted 19 Aug 2011 1 answer

GoLYTELY - Anyone ever have increase blood pressure after taking this?

After taking GoLYTEly before a colonoscopy, my blood pressure shot up all of a sudden (never had a problem with this before). My doctor couldn't explain why all of a sudden my blood pressure ...

Posted 27 Jul 2011 2 answers

I recently had a colonoscopy and they used Versed, along with another drug to sedate me?

I am still testing positive for benzos even after 10 days. Why is this and how long does Versed stay in your system for? Thanks!!!

Posted 14 Jul 2011 0 answers

I want the timeline. I have colonoscopy at 8 am. Suprep has to be taken 16 oz first followed by 32?

... oz water, 10 to 12 hours later the same thing 16 oz of suprep followed by 32 oz of water. At What time I should start taking suprep the day before. Should I not sleep before the procedure? or the ...

Posted 2 Jun 2011 2 answers

PEG-3350 with Electolytes - I have been prescribed MOVIPREP - no substitutes - for a routine?

... colonoscopy. This is a non-formulary medication. Is there a substitute I should be able to use? MOVIPREP aslo warns against seizures, which I've a couple. Should I ask the Doc to reconsider ...

Posted 27 May 2011 1 answer

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