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colonoscopy goes smoothly,and you are animportant part of making this procedure a success.Please read this document carefully to makesure you understand everything you need to do to be ready for your appointment.  \nIn the days leading up to your colonoscopy,you will need to make some changes to your diet,andyou may need to stop taking some medications.You will also need to take a laxative medication tothoroughly cleanse your bowel for your colonoscopy to be successful.  \nThis document will help you prepare for your colonoscopy and answer many questions you mayhave.If you have any additional questions or concerns,please contact the gastroenterology teamat(323)442-5100.  \n## 2 TO3 WEEKS BEFORE:\n\nGET YOUR MEDICATIONS:Pick up your bowel preparation medications from the pharmacy as soonas possible to make sure you have it when you need it.You will need to buy the following over-the-counter items:two 238-gram bottles of MiraLAX(generic name polyethylene glycol)and four 5mgtablets of Dulcolax laxative medication(generic name bisacodyl)for your preparation.  \nYou will also need to buy three 32-ounce bottles of Gatorade that are not dyed red.Finally,you will  \nalso need to purchase simethicone tablets,which are over-the-counter medications commonly sold  \nunder the name Gas-X or Mylanta Gas.  \nTALK TO YOUR DOCTOR:Discuss your medications and any health conditions you have withyour doctor.Your doctor may give you additional instructions about preparing for your colonoscopyprior to your procedure.It is important that you contact your doctor's office at least 14 days beforethe procedure.  \nGET A RIDE:No matter how you plan to get home,you will need an adult to accompany you.You willnot be allowed to drive after your procedure.You will not be allowed to take a taxi,rideshare serviceor public transportation without an adult companion.Make sure someone will be available to pickyou up on the day of your procedure.  \n# CHANGES TO MEDICATIONS\n\nIf vou take anv prescription medications,please consult with vour doctor.You mav need to stop takingcertain medications before vour procedure.See below for additional information about commonlyused medications.If you have any questions about your medications or health conditions,pleasecontact us at(323)442-5100 or call your physician.  \n×Coumadin,Eliquis,Xarelto,Plavix orany other blood thinner or anti-plateletmedication:  \nYou will stop taking these,but how far inadvance can vary.Please discuss with yourprescribing doctor.  \n×GLP-1 medications including Mounjaro,Ozempic,Rybelsus,Trulicity,Bydureon,Byetta,Victoza,Saxenda,Adlyxinor any other prescribed weight lossmedications:  \nIf taken weekly,stop 7 days beforeprocedure.If taken daily,stop 1 daybefore procedure.  \n×Iron,fish oil:  \nStop 7 days before procedure.×Loperamide,Lomotil or any otheranti-diarrheal medication:Stop 7 days before procedure.  \n## Low dose aspirin\n\nBlood pressure medication:  \nTake morning blood pressure medicationsas prescribed on day of procedure.  \n## Diabetes medication including insulin:\n\nPlease continue to take during bowelpreparation.Contact our office todetermine whether you should take it onthe day of the procedure.  \n# LOW FIBER DIET\n\nFor five days before your colonoscopy,you need to adhere to a low-fiber diet to limit the amount offood waste that will move through the large intestine before your procedure.The chart below will helpyou understand how to follow a low-fiber diet.  \n×Breads,cereal,rice and pasta  \nWhole wheat bread,bread with seeds,potato skin,brown or wild rice,quinoa,oatmeal,all breakfast cereals  \n×Vegetables  \nAll green vegetables,all raw or steamedvegetables,onions,beans,corn  \n×Fruits  \nAll fruits  \n×Dairy  \nYogurt that contains nuts,seeds,or fruitchunks  \n×Condiments  \nJam,marmalade and preserves,pickles,olives,relish and horseradish  \n×Sweets and snacks  \nNuts,seeds,dried fruit,popcorn  \n×Protein  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