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To have a successful colonoscopy your colon must be clear of any stool. Follow all of the instructions in this handout EXACTLY as they are written. If you do not follow the directions, your procedure may be canceled.  \n• Do NOT eat solid food the ENTIRE day before your colonoscopy.  \n• Buy your bowel preparation at least 5 days before your colonoscopy.  \n• Do NOT mix the solution until the day before your colonoscopy.  \n• A responsible family member or friend MUST drive you home from the procedure. You are NOT ALLOWED to drive, take a taxi, bus or car service, or leave the Endoscopy Center ALONE. If you do not have a responsible driver (family member or friend) with you to take you home, your exam cannot be done with sedation and may be canceled. You MUST remain in the endoscopy center until you recover from sedation. The entire process from arrival to discharge may take 3-4 hours.  \n• Please do not bring any jewelry or other valuable items to the endoscopy room for your procedure.  \n• Please bring a list of known allergies, current medications, a list of medical conditions and surgical history.  \nMedications  \nThe day before your colonoscopy:  \nSome of the medicines you take may need to be stopped or adjusted temporarily before your colonoscopy.  \n• Blood thinners--such as Coumadin® (warfarin),  \nPlavix® (clopidogrel), Ticlid® (ticlopidine hydrochloride), Agrylin® (anagrelide), Xarelto® (Rivaroxaban), Pradaxa®(Dabigatran), Eliquis® (Apixaban), and Effient®(Prasugrel) . You must speak with your prescribing physician or the specialist performing the procedure at least 2 weeks before the scheduled test. Do not stop these medications without the consent of your physician.  \nInsulin and diabetes medications  \n• Please call the doctor that monitors your glucose levels. Your medications may need to be adjusted due to the diet restrictions required with this bowel preparation. The following is some information to guide you:  \n• If you take a pill to lower your sugar, do not take it on the day of your procedure.  \n• If you are taking regular insulin® , do not take it on the day of your procedure.  \n• If you are taking long-acting insulin (NPH), take half of your prescribed dose on the morning of the procedure.  \n• If you are taking any other insulin preparation, such as Lantus® , Humalog® or 70/30 insulin, contact your prescribing physician for instructions.  \n• If you take aspirin, take it and ALL other prescribed medicines with a sip of water on the day of your colonoscopy.  \nContinued on back  \nDigestive Disease Center • 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd. • Weston, FL 33331 • 954.689.5556 • [clevelandclinicflorida.org](clevelandclinicflorida.org)  \nDO NOT DISCARD  \nColonoscopy Prep Instructions: MiraLAX®  \nContinued from front  \nFIVE (5) DAYS BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY  \n• Do NOT take products that contain iron--such as multivitamins-- (the label lists what is in the products) .  \nYou need to buy the following (no prescription needed):  \n• One 64-ounce or two 32-ounce bottles of  \nGatorade® , Propel® , Crystal Light® or other noncarbonated clear liquid drink (no red colors) . If you have diabetes, you may use sugar-free Gatorade.  \n• Dulcolax® (bisacodyl) laxative tablets (not suppository or stool softener, you will need 3 tablets for the prep) .  \n• MiraLAX® 238 grams (8 .3 ounces) powder or generic polyethylene glycol 3350 (can find in laxative section) .  \nTHREE (3) DAYS BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY  \nAvoid high-fiber foods--such as popcorn, beans, seeds (flax, sunflower, and quinoa), multigrain bread, nuts, salad/ vegetables, fresh and dried fruit. Avoid fiber supplements--such as Metam","cbCaibCvP6t76pFS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibCvP6t76pFS","pdf",77194,"English","# Key Instructions\n## Dietary Restrictions and Timeline\n## Medications Guidance\n## When to Mix and Drink MiraLAX Prep\n## Split Dosing and Evening Options","[{\"question\":\"What is the main goal of the colonoscopy preparation instructions?\",\"answer\":\"The instructions focus on clearing the colon of stool so the colonoscopy can be completed successfully. 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