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Can Blood Pressure Medication Be Taken Before A Colonoscopy?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2014
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
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (21 minutes 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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Can Blood Pressure Medication Be Taken Before A Colonoscopy?

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