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Hi was doing bowel prep for colonoscopy in morning. After drinking Metamucil several hours (2 1/2) I re-read directions that it is Miralax I am to be using. I canceled the procedure.
I feel very very full and kind of dizzy/ light headed. Drinking some water plus it’s starting to work. Is there any danger from taking so much? It’s very thick when drinking it. Was on clear liquid diet all day. I’m worried. Please advise. Thank you.
Hi was doing bowel prep for colonoscopy in morning. After drinking Metamucil several hours (2 1/2) I re-read directions that it is Miralax I am to be using. I canceled the procedure.
I feel very very full and kind of dizzy/ light headed. Drinking some water plus it’s starting to work. Is there any danger from taking so much? It’s very thick when drinking it. Was on clear liquid diet all day. I’m worried. Please advise. Thank you.
Threw some up but in General feel odd / ringing in my ears/ dizziness / feel very very full. Can’t believe I misread my directions for prep and didn’t notice I bought the wrong thing. Trying to drink water. Thank you for being there to help.
Brief Answer:
Probably side effects of the laxative
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Metamucil and Miralax are both laxatives, which can be used before a colonoscopy procedure.
Your symptoms can be related to side effects of these medications.
Some of the side effects of the medication can be diarrhea, dizziness and cramps.
I recommend to use an electrolyte solution such as Pedialyte solution.
I also recommend to avoid the liquid diet based in the fact that you cancelled the procedure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Probably side effects of the laxative
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Metamucil and Miralax are both laxatives, which can be used before a colonoscopy procedure.
Your symptoms can be related to side effects of these medications.
Some of the side effects of the medication can be diarrhea, dizziness and cramps.
I recommend to use an electrolyte solution such as Pedialyte solution.
I also recommend to avoid the liquid diet based in the fact that you cancelled the procedure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome dear
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You are welcome dear
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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