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When Should Bisacodyl Be Stopped Before A Colonoscopy?
I have a scheduled colonoscopy for monday at 10:30 am.. my last solid meal was at 8:00 pm this night..I have been taking the bisacodyl the last 3 days..my question is,have I goofed up the time table for prp??? I noticed the instructions said to stop midday today with solid fopds??
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
Hello,
You need to take Bisacodyl as per instruction is given by your gastroenterologist for preparation of the bowel.
I suggest you discuss this with your gastroenterologist before going for a colonoscopy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist
You need to take Bisacodyl as per instruction is given by your gastroenterologist for preparation of the bowel.
I suggest you discuss this with your gastroenterologist before going for a colonoscopy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shailja Puri , Pathologist and Microbiologist
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