Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Colonoscopy Need So Much Premedication?

Hi, thanks for your time. I have colonoscopy scheduled for Wed. -four days from now, I,ve been required ti take 1 bottle of Mag. Cit. WITH 3 Dulcolax pills in morning on 1st. day of prep and again in the afternoon then Potasium Chloride in eve. THEN 2nd day AGAIN--1 bottle of Mag. Cit. w/ 3 Dulcolax in morn, same dosage again in afternoon, 4 litters of Go-Lytely, Pott. Chl. AND a Fleet enema THEN---- the morning of my procedure--ANOTHER Fleet enema !!!!!!! Isn t this a bit much for my poor little system in such a short period of time?? seems like OVERKILL, but then --I m no doctor.
posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014
Twitter Tue, 26 Jul 2016 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 27 Jul 2016 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello
I agree that is overkill. In general, the Golytely by itself should clean out the colon sufficiently for the procedure. I see no need for the mag citrate, the Dulcolax, or the enemas
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Colonoscopy


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Colonoscopy Need So Much Premedication?

Hello I agree that is overkill. In general, the Golytely by itself should clean out the colon sufficiently for the procedure. I see no need for the mag citrate, the Dulcolax, or the enemas