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Guidance covers transport requirements, medication adjustments (aspirin/arthritis, blood thinners, diabetes meds), advance supplies, and approved versus prohibited clear fluids. 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The document emphasizes that proper preparation is extremely important to continue with the scheduled appointment.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"Which medications must be stopped and when before the procedure?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"Stop ASA (aspirin) or arthritis medications 7 days before. Blood thinners such as Coumadin/Lovenox/Plavix stop 5 days before; Xarelto/Eliquis stop 3 days before. Diabetes medications may need adjustment in consultation with your physician.",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"What clear fluids are approved or not approved during the prep?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"Approved clear fluids include Gatorade, Pedialyte, Powerade, coffee or tea without milk/creamers, carbonated/non-carbonated soft drinks, Kool-Aid or other fruit-flavoured drinks, apple/white cranberry/white grape juice, Jell-O, and popsicles. 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Failure to follow the prep may result in cancellation and needing to rebook the procedure.  \n• You will not be permitted to drive yourself home after the procedure, as you will be considered legally impaired following the procedure.  \no You MUST have a responsible adult driver pick you up from your procedure; you will not be permitted to take public transportation. The procedure may be cancelled if you do not have a ride home.  \n• If you work, plan to take the day of preparation and procedure off from work.  \n• You must give ONE WEEK NOTICE to cancel your appointment. The waitlist for colonoscopy is long; cancelling the appointment without sufficient notice delays another patient from being able to fill that spot. If insufficient notice given, depending on circumstances you may be discharged from Dr. Stach’s care.  \n• Most people find that they do not have to visit the toilet frequently in the two hours before the procedure. If you have to travel more than one hour, staying somewhere closer to the procedure facility may be best starting the evening before the colonoscopy.  \n• Dr. Stach will notify you if the office will be arranging a follow-up appointment; additionally, all test reports and consult letters will be sent to your family physician.  \n• If you experience nausea from the prep, we suggest drinking ginger ale, taking a 30-minute break from drinking the prep, or taking Gravol (Available at any pharmacy) .  \n• If you are diabetic, ensure that you speak with your family physician or Dr. Stach about your use of Insulin or pills for your diabetes on the day of the test.  \nMEDICATIONS TO BE STOPPED OR CHANGED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE  \n• ASA (Aspirin) or arthritis medications stop 7 days before the procedure.  \n• Blood thinners: Coumadin, Lovenox, Plavix stop 5 days before the procedure  \n• Xarelto or Eliquis stop 3 days before the procedure.  \n• Diabetes medications may need to be adjusted.  \nSUPPLIES TO PICK UP IN ADVANCE  \n• Laxative medication (Pico-Salax/Colyte/KleanLyte) can be picked up at the pharmacy  \n• Zinc ointment and baby wipes (optional)  \n• Clear Fluids: PowerAde, Gatorade, apple juice, white cranberry or grape juice, lemonade, lightcoloured Jello, Kool-Aid, iced tea, ginger ale, 7-up, and chicken or beef broth.  \nApproved Clear Fluids:  \n• Gatorade®, Pedialyte ® or Powerade®  \n• Coffee or tea (no milk or non-dairy creamer)  \n• Carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks  \n• Kool-Aid® or other fruit-flavoured drinks  \n• Apple juice, white cranberry, or white grape juice  \n• Jell-O ® (gelatin) or popsicles •  \nNot-approved clear fluids:  \n• Chicken, beef or vegetable broth  \n• Red or purple items of any kind  \n• Alcohol  \n• Milk or non-dairy creamers  \n• Juice with pulp  \n• Hard candy  \n• Any liquid you cannot see through  \nWhat to know about Colonoscopy  \nThis is a common procedure preformed for many indications.  \n• Screening for polyps and cancer.  \n• Diarrhea, bleeding, Chron’s, Colitis and others.  \n• Biopsies  \nComplications:  \nRisk is 1 in 2000. Risks include:  \n• Aspiration  \n• Bleeding  \n• Perforation  \n• Injury to spleen or liver  \n• Reaction to anesthetic  \n4 DAYS BEFORE YOUR TE","cbCaipI5KWCdpVAd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipI5KWCdpVAd","pdf",242511,"English","# Preparing for Your Colonoscopy with PEG Laxative\n## Proper Preparation and Scheduling\n## Driving and Day-Of Work Planning\n## Medication Changes Before the Procedure\n## Supplies to Pick Up in Advance\n## Approved and Not-Approved Clear Fluids\n## What to Know About Colonoscopy\n## Complications and Risk\n## 4 Days Before Your Test\n## Morning and Day-By-Day Preparation\n## Day of Your Test","[{\"question\":\"What happens if I don’t follow the colonoscopy preparation instructions?\",\"answer\":\"Failure to follow the prep may result in cancellation and needing to rebook. 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