You need to tell your doctor about all medical conditions and any drugs, vitamins, or nutritional supplements that you take regularly. If you are taking prescription. Please continue all medications unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If you have questions about a specific medication, call your prescribing doctor for additional directions. If you have a history of constipation, cirrhosis, stroke, dementia, heart disease, or kidney disease, make sure you tell your doctor before your procedure.
To make it easier to empty your bowel before the colonoscopy, following these guidelines:. Drink liquids with sugar the day before your procedure and do not stick to sugar-free drinks.
You must consume — calories of carbs when you are on a liquid diet to maintain your blood sugar. To avoid having to reschedule your procedure, do not eat any solid foods during your preparation. Since you are on a liquid diet, you may need to adjust your medication the day before your procedure.
Details will be included in your instructions. Check your blood sugar regularly during your preparation. If your blood sugar is too high, you may not be able to receive anesthesia for your procedure. If you are constipated, you may need to be on a liquid diet two days before your procedure.
You may also need to take additional laxatives to prepare for your colonoscopy. Before the procedure, make sure your doctor knows that you are constipated. Our goal at the Colon Prep Center is to ensure that you have a successful procedure. Here are some things you can do to help it go as smoothly and comfortably as possible:.
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Menopause and memory: Know the facts. If you eat something after PM, you will likely need to reschedule your procedure, please call our office. What medications can I take the morning of my procedure? You should continue to take your regular medications, unless otherwise instructed by our provider or nursing staff. Take them with a small amount of clear liquid at least 2 hours before your check-in time.
If you take any blood thinners or anti-platelet agents, i. Coumadin, Plavix, Pradaxa, etc. What are some tips to make drinking the prep solution easier? After mixing the prep, put it in the refrigerator; it may help to drink it cold do not use ice.
Drinking the prep through a straw may help bypass some of the taste buds on your tongue. You may suck on hard candy while drinking the solution. Remember, the candy should not be red, orange, or purple. Nausea is common while drinking the prep.
If this occurs, stop drinking for 30 minutes before restarting. Walking around may help relieve nausea. If you have retained enough of the prep that it has resulted in a bowel movement, you should proceed with the preparation and finish the prep solution.
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