Colonoscopy Questions (Page 3)

Constipation keeps coming back?

Since about May of this year, I have had pretty much constant constipation, in the fact that I have had 8 goLytely colon clean outs, many enema's, and one colonoscopy in late July. I am currently taking miralax everyday 2-3 times a day prescribed by my GI, as well as a constipated med called... read more

MiraLax - Does this have a good taste?

I'm wondering how this tastes? I have colonscopy tomorrow and I'm suppose to drink 2 bottles of gatorade with this mixed in with it

I am on gabapentin. I am having a colonoscopy next week. Is there an NSAID or acetaminophen in it?

I am having a colonoscopy next week. Is there a NSAID or acetaminophen in gabapentin?

How late the night before a 2:30 pm colonoscopy can I take the 1st dose of Suprep? I won’t be able

... to start at 6 pm as prescribed

Can you take a diazepam before a colonoscopy?

Hi I'm going in for a colonoscopy is it ok to take a diazepam at nighttime to help me sleep. I'm taking moviprep the day before which says there is no interaction. Thank you Lee

Did Suprep cause vomiting?

Due to gastro issues, I get nauseated very easily. So nervous I won’t be able to keep this med down. I may even cancel the colonoscopy due to fear of the side effects I’ve read about. Any suggestions or comments on the amount of nausea caused by Suprep will be helpful. Thank you.

Bowel prep for colonoscopy?

Is the Miralax prep just as effective as Suprep bowel prep? Which is better?

What do you do if the directions on the Plenvu prescription differ from what the doctor gives you?

This is my first being prepped for a colonoscopy and my GI prescribed me Plenvu. I've been reading through some of the reviews and I'm really apprehensive as this could go many different ways as it is different for everyone. The papers that were given to me says to take one dose at 1pm... read more

Is it standard practice to take 238g of Miralax before a colonoscopy?

I am having a colonoscopy and my doctor has me taking 4 Doculax and a bottle of the Miralax powder with 64 oz of Gateraide. Is this the usual way this is done? Seems like a lot to me. Thanks for any help.

Expiration - I an upcoming colonoscopy and am to take Miralax as part of the prep. I have an?

... unopened bottle of Miralaz 8.3 ounces.It has a11/11 expiration date. It has been stored in cool area out of light.

Prednisone taper?

Have been since August 16 2013 on prednisone dose of 40 mg for UC colonoscopy was 9/11/13 cox of sigmoid proctitis, but have been to 50 mg of prednisone and the past 5 days on 60 mg . I have been told to start taper per Gastroenterolist ( past he tapers by 10 mg, not sure how long but long ago I... read more

When I am having a colonoscopy Can I take airborne 26 hours before the scheduled surgery?