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Due For Colonoscopy. No Bowel Movement After Taking Dulcolax. Can Clear Liquids Be Taken Before Drinking Golytely?
I am having a colonoscopy tomorrow morning. I took the Dulcolax at 1:40PM. It is now 5:30PM and I haven't had a bowel movement yet. I haven't had anything to drink-besides the water to swallow the Dulcolax-since about 9:30AM. I want to know two things:
1.Am I allowed to drink clear liquids before I start drinking the Golytely?
2.If I don't have a bowel movement by 6 hours after having taken the Dulcolax should I start drinking the Golytely anyway? Solomon Rubin
.
1.Am I allowed to drink clear liquids before I start drinking the Golytely?
2.If I don't have a bowel movement by 6 hours after having taken the Dulcolax should I start drinking the Golytely anyway? Solomon Rubin
.
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Wed, 14 Aug 2013
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).
Yes you can take clear liquids before, during and after Golytel
Yes You should take Golytel if dulcolax do not lead to Bowel movement
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
Yes you can take clear liquids before, during and after Golytel
Yes You should take Golytel if dulcolax do not lead to Bowel movement
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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