Can Blood Pressure Medication Be Taken Before A Colonoscopy?

Posted on Sun, 26 Oct 2014

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Question : I am 70 and goimg in this morning at 9:00 for a colonostopy. Drank all the gavilyte g yesterday. Only been havng liquids. Is it ok that I take my blood pressure meds this morning? I also took a xanax and aleve during the night. thanks

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can take Blood pressure tablets.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Colonoscopy needs only complete evacuation of Colon for proper visualisation. Gavilyte g does the same.
You can take routine BP tablets.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Regards

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