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To have a successful colonoscopy your colon must be clear of any stool. Follow all the instructions in this handout EXACTLY as they are written. If you do not follow these directions, your procedure may be cancelled.  \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 yourself home after your colonoscopy. 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 cancelled.  \n􀁸 You MUST remain in the hospital 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 hospital for your procedure.  \n􀁸 Please contact your insurance company to verify your benefits prior to your procedure.  \n􀁸 Report to the Southeast Entrance of the Brookings Health System for your procedure.  \n􀁸 The hospital will contact you 2 business days prior to your procedure to schedule an arrival time. MEDICATIONS:  \nSEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY  \nSome of the medications you take may need to be stopped or adjusted temporarily before your colonoscopy.  \n􀁸 Blood Thinners – Such as Coumadin® (warfarin), Plavix® (clopidogrel), Ticlid® (ticlopidine hydrochloride), Agrylin®(anagrelide), Xarelto® (Rivaroxaban), Pradaxa® (dabigatran), Eliquis®(apixaban), Effient® (prasugrel), and Aspirin: 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 medication without the consent of your physician.  \nColonoscopy Prep Instructions: MiraLAX  \n􀁸 Insulin and Diabetic Medications – Please call your doctor that monitors your glucose levels. Your medications may need to be adjusted due to the diet restrictions required with this bowel preparation.  \n􀁸 Do NOT take products that contain iron such as multivitamins (the label lists what is in the products)  \n7 days before your colonoscopy.  \n􀁸 Do NOT take Ibuprofen 7 days prior to your colonoscopy. Tylenol is okay to take up to the day before your colonoscopy.  \n􀁸 Do NOT drink alcohol 7 days prior to your colonoscopy.  \nYOU NEED TO BUY THE FOLLOWING (No Prescription Needed):  \n􀁸 One 64 ounce (or two 32 ounce or equivalent) bottles of Gatorade®, 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 8 tablets for the prep.  \n􀁸 MiraLAX® 8.3 ounces (238 grams) powder or generic polyethylene glycol 3350 (can find in the laxative section) .  \nTHREE (3) DAYS BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY PREPARATION (See additional handout for examples.)  \nAvoid high-fiber foods – such as popcorn, beans, seeds (flax, sunflower, and quinoa), multigrain bread, nuts, salad, raw vegetables or vegetables with skin, fresh and dried fruit. Avoid fiber supplements – such as Metamucil®, Citrucel®, or Konsyl® .  \nONE (1) DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY  \nOnly drink clear liquids the ENTIRE DAY before your colonoscopy. Do NOT eat any solid foods. The clear liquids you can drink include:  \n􀁸 Water, apple or white grape juice, fat free/low sodium broth, coffee or tea (without milk or creamer), clear carbonated beverages such as ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, Gatorade or","cbCaifowkRBor7o8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifowkRBor7o8","pdf",551536,"English","# Colonoscopy Preparation Timeline\n## 7 Days Before Colonoscopy\n## 3 Days Before Colonoscopy\n## 1 Day Before Colonoscopy\n## When to Mix and Drink Bowel Prep\n## Two Prep Options (Split Dosing vs Evening Before)","[{\"question\":\"What are the key dietary restrictions before a colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"Do not eat solid food the entire day before the colonoscopy. Several days before, avoid high-fiber foods and fiber supplements, and switch to clear liquids only the day before.\"},{\"question\":\"Which medications require special approval or adjustments?\",\"answer\":\"Blood thinners must be discussed with the prescribing physician or specialist at least 2 weeks before. 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