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Review the medication instructions provided by your [care team or find them at](care team or find them at kpdoc.org/colonprepmeds)[ kpdoc.org/colonprepmeds](care team or find them at kpdoc.org/colonprepmeds).  \nMake plans for someone to drive you to and from the medical center on the day of your procedure. Your driver may need to wait for you during the procedure and recovery period (usually about 2 to 3 hours). Arrange to get your colonoscopy preparation solution and medications this week. You’ll need these the afternoon before your procedure. Your prescriptions can be delivered to your home within a few days. Order online [at](at kp.org/pharmacy or)[ kp.org/pharmacy](at kp.org/pharmacy or)[ or](at kp.org/pharmacy or) call the Kaiser Permanente pharmacy at (888) 218-6245.  \n 3 days before  \nStop eating high-fiber foods today.  \n• Avoid fruit, vegetables, whole-grain cereal (including oatmeal) and bread, beans, seeds, nuts, popcorn, and legumes.  \n• Enjoy low-fiber foods, such as white rice, potatoes, eggs, lean meats, applesauce, yogurt, and cheese.  \n 2 days before  \nContinue to avoid high-fiber foods today. Eat only low-fiber foods.  \nDon’t drink smoothies, shakes, or milk. Avoid red, orange, or purple beverages. Eat a small meal at dinnertime. This is your last solid food before the procedure.  \n 1 day before  \n\n| Don’t eat any solid food today. Start drinking clear liquids only. Drink at least 1 cup of clear liquids each hour you’re awake.\u003Cbr>• Clear liquids include water, tea (without cream or milk), Gatorade, apple juice, Sprite, 7-Up, or ginger ale. You may also drink chicken, beef, and vegetable broth, or eat yellow or green Jell-O.\u003Cbr>• Don’t drink coffee or alcohol, or consume anything that’s red, orange, or purple.\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 6 p.m. | Make sure you’re at home and near an unoccupied bathroom. The bowel-preparation solution (below) can work quickly and will cause multiple bowel movements. Drinking it cold (refrigerated or over ice) and through a straw may make it easier to drink. Use yellow-or green-powdered flavor packets to help disguise the taste.\u003Cbr>Mix Gavilyte/Colyte with 1 gallon (16 cups) of water until it’s dissolved (add flavor packets if desired). Begin drinking ½ gallon (8 cups) of the mixed Gavilyte/Colyte solution. (Save the remaining ½ gallon for tomorrow.)\u003Cbr>Drink 1 cup (8 ounces) every 15 minutes. It should take about 2 hours to finish the ½ gallon. |\n| Evening | Keep drinking clear liquids until bedtime. You may need to use the bathroom at night. |\n\nHEALTH EDUCATION  \nDay of your colonoscopy  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Don’t eat any solid food.\u003Cbr>Take your allowed medications. Review the medication instructions provided by your care team or find [them at](them at kpdoc.org/colonprepmeds)[ kpdoc.org/colonprepmeds](them at kpdoc.org/colonprepmeds). |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 5 hours before appointment time | Take 2 simethicone (Gas-X) pills.\u003Cbr>Begin drinking the rest ofthe Gavilyte/Colyte solution. Drink 1 cup (8 ounces) every 15 minutes. It should take about 2 hours to finish the solution.\u003Cbr>Take 2 more simethicone (Gas-X) pills after finishing the solution. |\n| \u003Cbr>3 hours before appointment time | Stop drinking all fluids, including the liquid bowel prep. For example, if your appointment is at 11 a.m., finish drinking the solution by 8 a.m. If your appointment is earlier in the day, you may need to wake up very early in the morning to finish it. |\n\nWhen you cometothe medical center  \nWear comfortable clothes.  \nDon’t use makeup, cologne, perfume, or body lotion. Remove nail polish or artificial nails from at least one finger. We attach an oxygen monitor to the unpolished fingertip.  \nLeave valuables (including jewelry and wedding rings) at home.  \nBring:  \n• Valid photo ID.  \n• Kaiser Permanente ID card.  \n• Medicare, Med","cbCaiuBAOKey4stt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuBAOKey4stt","pdf",1177415,"English","# 7 days before your colonoscopy\n## Medication adjustments and planning\n# 3 days before\n## Low-fiber diet starts\n# 2 days before\n## Continue low-fiber; avoid smoothies and certain drinks\n# 1 day before\n## Clear liquids only and restrictions\n# Evening before procedure\n## Drink clear liquids until bedtime\n# Day of your colonoscopy\n## Medication, simethicone timing, and final solution cutoff\n# When you come to the medical center\n## Arrival instructions and what to expect","[{\"question\":\"How should I adjust my medications before a colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"Review the medication instructions provided by your care team or at kpdoc.org/colonprepmeds and adjust your medications starting today if needed. 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