Can I Smoke Marijuana Prior To Colonoscopy?

Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2015

Question: I am currently in the preparation phase for my colonoscopy tomorrow. I am supposed to drink a lot of IC PEG3350 solution now. I am so nauseated by it, and I can't seem to get it down. I am wondering if it would help me to smoke some marijuana? Also if I can smoke before the procedure tomorrow? thanks

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
colonoscopy

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Smoking marijuna will not help with colonoscopy preparation. It is important that you consume the Peg, drink it over a period of time. Tab omeprazole will help reduce nausea

Smoking marijuna before the procedure will not alter the results of the colonoscopy

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (23 minutes later)

What is going to happen if I don't finish drinking all of it? Will the colonascapy not work at all?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Inadequate preparation

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

If you do not consume the whole amount it will lead to inadequate preparation and the doctor will be seeing only stools instead of the mucosa

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar