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Bowel Preparation - I took 1st dose of Suprep almost 4 hrs ago & have had 1 regular bowel move-?
... ment, certainly not what I should have had. I take a 2nd dose at 4 AM but this doesn't seem right. Anyone have any advice? Colonoscopy is at 8 AM CST
Does Methocarbamol contain aspirin, ibuprofen, or Naproxen?
I take one methocarbamol 750 mg nightly for leg cramps ("charlie horses"). I have to have a colonoscopy soon and I am to stop taking any drug that contains any of the above medications a week before.
Swallowed suppository?
I just recently found out that my grandfather when to have a colonoscopy done and swallowed his suppository instead inserting them in the rectum. This was a month or so ago and he has been having terrible stomach problems since. Diarrhea, loss of appetite, he was informed that he now has bacteria... read more
Will miralax keep if you have already pre-mixed with beverage. Doctor cancelled colonoscopy today?
... that was scheduled for Monday. Would it keep say for a week or so or should a new batch be mixed
If I am passing clear liquid at 8pm after first dose of suprep at 6pm, do I have to take second dose
... at 4am before procedure at 10am?
Dicyclomine - Why should I take Bentyl?
I have diverticulosis. Colonoscopy was fine. I never know cramps will happen... just like being in labor. I’ll go to bathroom sometimes solid then cramps worse and end with diarrhea. This lasts hour to five hours. Sometimes can’t make to bathroom. I wear pads to help. 2013 had rectal... read more
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit - My stools are yellow and watery. Do I need to do the second round of?
Began the prep for a colonoscopy tomorrow at 8:30am. I took the first Suprep at 6pm. My stools are yellow/watery now. I’m due to take the second dose at 5am, do I need that dose??
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?
Do you have to discontinue Melatonin before an operation?
My Doctor stopped me from taking any medications containing aspirin before I had a colonoscopy done by her. Now I have to have another colonoscopy because she did not feel prepared to take out more than the three polips she did. there are more and she referred me to a surgeon who will make another... read more
Is voltaren a blood thinner?
Having a colonoscopy and am being told to stop blood thinners prior to procedure.
When does Suprep begin to work?
It's been over an hour since it took my first dose of Suprep Drank the two 16 ounces water as directed Ive tried a little while ago to drink more water but cant My colonoscopy is tomorrow at 1pm. So far nothing has happened The only thing that's happened is I have the chills. When is this... read more
What medication other than Bentyl could be used for stomach spasms?
Pt is a 52 y/o male who has severe vomiting within minutes of eating. Currently taking, Bentyl 20 mg TID, Omeprazole 150 mg in AM. Has had EDG, endoscopy, colonoscopy w/biopsy; all neg results. Has tested neg for Celiac disease.
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