Do NOT take fiber supplements, such as Metamucil®, Citrucel®, or Perdiem®.Do NOT take medicines that stop diarrhea, such as loperamide (Imodium®) or bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate®, Pepto-Bismol®).Blood thinners include Coumadin® (warfarin) Plavix®(clopidogrel) Ticlid® (ticlopidine hydrochloride) Agrylin® (anagrelide) Xarelto® (rivaroxaban) Pradaxa® (dabigatran) Eliquis® (apixaban) and Effient® (Prasugrel).Īll other medications, including aspirin, should be taken the day of the exam with a sip of water. If you take insulin, medications for diabetes or blood thinners, you must call the doctor who orders those medications for instructions on altering the dosage before your colonoscopy. Please bring a list of all of your current medications, including any over-the-counter medications, with you.
G2 red pill driver#
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 will be canceled. You are not allowed to drive, take a taxi or bus, or leave the Endoscopy Center alone. (NOT RED).Ī responsible person MUST BE PRESENT with you at check-in before your colonoscopy and MUST REMAIN in the endoscopy area until you are discharged. People with diabetes should use Gatorade G2®.One 8.3-ounce bottle of MiraLAX® (238 grams) or generic equivalent.Four Dulcolax® laxative tablets containing 5mg of bisacodyl each (NOT Dulcolax stool softener).Drink only clear liquids.īuy your bowel preparation at least five days before your colonoscopy. DO NOT eat any solid food the ENTIRE day before your colonoscopy.Follow all of the instructions in this handout EXACTLY as they are written. Your bowel must be empty so that your doctor can clearly view your colon.For Cleveland Clinic Patients: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS, YOUR COLONOSCOPY WILL BE CANCELED.
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