Colonoscopy prep questions

DancrAlwaz

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Posted 12/31/2008 12:51 AM (GMT 0)

I have a scope scheduled for next week. My prep is to take 2 Bisacodyl tablets and then drink PEG 3350. What exactly are these 2 things. I have a pre-written Rx for the drink that I'll get next week, I'm assuming I can just ask the pharmacist for the tablets as well?

Thanks!

HJones

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Posted 12/31/2008 1:11 AM (GMT 0)

You can get the Bisacodyl tablets for cheap over the counter. Dulcolax is the brand name, but it's a lot more money then the generics. Wal-mart's Equate brand is the cheapest (of course). It's only $2 for a package of them. You can also find a generic at drugstores like CVS and Walgreens.

rlc06

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Posted 12/31/2008 1:36 AM (GMT 0)

My New Gi told me to only take the Generic of Ducolax which I bought the walmart brand. The day before all clear liquids and then took 8 of the laxitives and that worked like a charm I was completely clean out.

HJones

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Posted 12/31/2008 3:05 AM (GMT 0)

The last time I had a colonoscopy, I had to take 4 of the bisacoydl tablets and half of the tri-litley. Much better than drinking the whole freakin container!

bektold

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Posted 12/31/2008 3:09 AM (GMT 0)

Check with the pharmacist before buying anything- I did this prep a few weeks ago and the pills and powdered drink came together in one prescription. You may not need to buy anything extra.

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