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Is GoLytely An Over The Counter Purchase Before A Colonoscopy And Endoscopy?

I m scheduled for a colonoscopy and endoscopy on Friday. My paperwork says to use Golytely beginning late Thursday afternoon. I don t have a prescription and was wondering if this is an over-the-counter purchase or if I need to call my doctor. I m in North Carolina if that makes a difference.
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
This is certainly true that Golytely is of but most importance for proper clearance of colon for Colonoscopy.
I am not sure whether this of OTC that is over the counter product or available OM prescription alone.
Hence the best idea is to visit a nearby Pharmacy, tell them about it; you may get it even on showing the papers.
If they do not allow then call the Doctor's office and/ or get the prescription.
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Is GoLytely An Over The Counter Purchase Before A Colonoscopy And Endoscopy?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. This is certainly true that Golytely is of but most importance for proper clearance of colon for Colonoscopy. I am not sure whether this of OTC that is over the counter product or available OM prescription alone. Hence the best idea is to visit a nearby Pharmacy, tell them about it; you may get it even on showing the papers. If they do not allow then call the Doctor s office and/ or get the prescription.