General Instructions |
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2 Weeks Before the Procedure |
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| Foods | No change |
| Liquids | Drink plenty of water |
| Medications |
Hold - GLP1 Agonist Medication:
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1 Week Before the Procedure |
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| Foods |
No Nuts or Seeds - berries, cashews, corn nuts, peanuts, pecans, popcorn, walnuts Low Fiber Diet
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| Liquids | Drink plenty of water |
| Medications |
Pharmacy
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1 Day Before the Procedure |
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| Foods |
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| Liquids |
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| Medications |
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Procedure Day |
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| Foods | No - Food or liquids the day of the procedure |
Medication Instructions |
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Attention |
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| Expected Symptoms Do not stop the bowel preparation |
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First Dosage → 4PM - 5:30PM |
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| Step 1 4PM - 04:30PM |
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| Step 2 4:30PM - 5PM |
Drink 16 ounces of solution |
| Step 3 5PM - 05:30PM |
Drink 16 ounces of water |
Second Dosage → 10PM - 11:30PM |
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| Step 1 10PM - 10:30PM |
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| Step 2 10:30PM - 11PM |
Drink 16 ounces of water |
| Step 3 11PM - 11:30PM |
Drink 16 ounces of water |
12AM |
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| Foods | No food or liquids after midnight |
Start prep the evening before, around 5-7 PM, with the first dose. Take the second dose 5-6 hours before the procedure, around 6-7 AM, following doctor's instructions.
Avoid Suprep if you have kidney disease, heart failure, bowel obstruction, or severe dehydration. Stay hydrated, monitor for electrolyte imbalances, and follow dosage instructions carefully.
Typically, the first dose is taken the evening before the colonoscopy, around 5-7 PM. The second dose is taken 4-6 hours before the procedure, usually early morning.
Stick to a low-fiber diet a few days before, then switch to a clear liquid diet the day before. Drink broth, clear juices, tea, and sports drinks. Avoid dairy and red or purple liquids.
Everyone has a different response to the bowel prep solution. Some people start having diarrhea within an hour of drinking the solution. Others have no response for a few hours.
