Can I use a different clear liquid to mix with the Miralax prep rather than Gatorade?
Yes.
You can substitute any clear liquid.
Can I
take my other medications not mentioned in the procedure pamphlet?
Contact
your primary care or your referring doctor.
How do I know which medications have aspirin in them?
Call your local pharmacy.
When will the laxatives effectively start working that I must take
for this procedure prep?
Individual responses to laxatives vary. This preparation may
cause multiple bowel movements taking effect within 30 minutes up to 3
hours.
Is it safe to stop my blood thinner 3 days before my procedure?
Please contact your primary care doctor.
Is alcohol such as gin, vodka, beer considered a clear liquid?
No, it is not a clear liquid that you will be allowed to take.
I am pregnant. Are there any dangers to having a
colonoscopy?
Please check with your primary care or referring physician.
Is chicken noodle soup considered a clear liquid?
No. Please use broth.
I do not have a driver to accompany me to the
facility and stay there while I am having the procedure. Is it
Okay for me to take a taxi or have a family member drop me off and
pick me up when I am finished?
It is the policy of all facilities that the patient have a driver
accompany them to the hospital and stay there the entire time,
otherwise your procedure will be cancelled.
I just took my first dose of the required colonoscopy prep and
am vomiting. What should I do?
If it is during our normal business hours, please contact our
office at (248) 844-9710. If after hours, contact our answering
service for the doctor on call.