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What Is The Best And Safest Way To Prep For Colonoscopy I Have Epilepsy?
Question: I have epilepsy. What is the best and safest way to prep for colonoscopy?
Brief Answer:
Preparations containing sodium phosphate should be avoided. Read below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
There is a risk for seizures after the bowel preparation for colonoscopy due to the potential electrolytes imbalance.
The best way to get prepared for colonoscopy in case of epilepsy is to avoid alcohol or illicit drugs (if any), take the epilepsy drugs correctly, preparations that contain sodium phosphate should be avoided, the bowel cleansing agent should be taken using the split-dose bowel preparation regimen.
It is necessary also to stay well hydrated a couple of days before the colonoscopy using clear liquids.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
Preparations containing sodium phosphate should be avoided. Read below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
There is a risk for seizures after the bowel preparation for colonoscopy due to the potential electrolytes imbalance.
The best way to get prepared for colonoscopy in case of epilepsy is to avoid alcohol or illicit drugs (if any), take the epilepsy drugs correctly, preparations that contain sodium phosphate should be avoided, the bowel cleansing agent should be taken using the split-dose bowel preparation regimen.
It is necessary also to stay well hydrated a couple of days before the colonoscopy using clear liquids.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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