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Colonoscopy and Endoscopy: Preparation

Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 1, 2023 | Replies (58)
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@klm67

I'm having a colonoscopy and endoscopy, I'm reading stories about the Dulcolax tablets causing severe stomach pain, cramps, faintness. I don't remember these being part of my colonoscopy prep in 2015. Since then my stomach has gotten much worse and more sensitive/painful. I'm worried these pills are going to make me so sick with pain that I won't be able to drink and keep the Miralax solution down.
I'm on a double prep...
1st day Miralx with 64oz Gatorade.
2nd day 2 Dulcolax tabs and 32oz Miralax mix.
Day of procedure another 32oz of solution.
Has anyone skipped the Dulcolax? If so did you get a complete clean out?
Thank you.

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annewithane | @annewithane | Oct 30, 2022

Hi KLM67,
I'll be able to tell you my experience of Dulcolax in a day or two. It's a fairly new medication I think.
I'm having a colonoscopy on Wednesday so have instructions to take 2 tonight, followed by 2 sachets of Picosolax & lots of water - one tomorrow & other very early Weds morning.

I too now have a very sensitive digestive system after 35 yrs of tablet taking. My Rheumatologist has prescribed 2 new tablets a year apart. The first one got stuck in my damaged throat & burned me from throat to butt😩 The next new tablet I was prescribed got passed my throat but the burning throughout was terrible.
If Dulcolax does the same I'll be calling the Ambulance and not tuffing it out at home again.

I wish I could have the endoscopy at the same time but cannot afford to do so. When do you have them? Are you having a general anaesthetic?
Wishing you all the best🥰

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