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The purpose of colonoscopy prep is to clean your colon. It is critical you finish ALL the prep instructions as directed to clean your bowels adequately. Even if you are passing  \nclear liquid, you must complete the prep.  \n* If you are having a colonoscopy and an EGD, these instructions are inclusive of the EGD Prep*  \nEssential information to note:  \n• You will need a responsible adult to drive you home from your procedure ; this is due to the administration of sedative medications during your procedure. You CANNOT drive the remainder of the day and it is also advised you avoid making any significant decisions or operate heavy machinery the remainder of the day. Your procedure will be cancelled if you do not have an adult to drive you home.  \n• Ensure Monadnock Gastroenterology Associates has up to date insurance information prior to arriving for your procedure. Insurance companies vary coverage for all endoscopy procedures. Whether you are having a screening colonoscopy or a diagnostic colonoscopy, your benefits may vary. Please note, you maybe scheduled for a screening procedure but if a biopsy is required or a polyp is removed, your screening colonoscopy then becomes a diagnostic colonoscopy, and your insurance may need to process the claim differently.  \n• Recommended questions to ask your insurance:  \n- Ask about coverage for colonoscopy and/or upper endoscopy.  \n- Ask about procedure site of care coverage.  \n- Ask about “out-of-pocket” expenses, including co-pays, co-insurance, or any deductible.  \n- Ask about coverage for specimens removed and sent to pathology.  \n• If you are diabetic or take GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Trulicity, Mounjaro or equivalent)– be sure to contact your managing or prescribing provider for medication instructions. You should watch your blood sugar closely during colonoscopy prep.  \n• If you are on a prescription blood thinner/antiplatelet medication (such as Coumadin, Eliquis, Plavix, Xarelto, Brilinta, Pradaxa, Effient, or an equivalent) , a nurse will contact your prescribing provider for instructions on holding this medication. If you have not heard from one of our nurses one week prior to your procedure, please contact Monadnock Gastroenterology Associates at 603-924-2600  \nShopping List:  \no 5 mg Dulcolax or generic bisacodyl tablets (quantity needed – 4 tablets)  \no Two 238-gram (8.3 ounce) bottles of MiraLax or generic polyethylene glycol powder  \no 125mg Simethicone (Gas-X) capsules or tablets (quantity needed – 3 tablets)  \no Two 32-ounce bottles of Gatorade, Pedialyte or any clear liquid of your choice (Any color EXCEPT for RED, BLUE, or PURPLE)  \nONE WEEK BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE  \n• Stop all Vitamins and Supplements, including Fish Oil and Iron.  \n• Stop any fiber supplements such as Metamucil, Benefiber or Citrucel.  \n• Stop taking all NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Naprosyn, Celebrex) .  \n• You can continue taking Aspirin 81 mg.  \n• Note: Tylenol (acetaminophen) does not interfere with your procedure.  \nTHREE DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE  \n• Begin a Low Residue, Low Fiber diet. 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