Question 1

the last several times that i have taken miralax i had a bm within one hour, not within 1 to 3 days as bottle says. not for colonoscopy prep..just for occasional not having bm over several days. is having bm only after 1 hour after taking miralax bad?

Accepted Answer

Not bad, good: If you are constipated and get fast relief, this is very good! Celebrate that you can get such a robust response, increase your fluid intake regularly to avoid repeat bouts.  Keep on keeping on

Question 2

i drank orange gatorade with miralax for my colonoscopy prep tomorrow is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Ok: If this is what you were instructed to do by the scope team you are fine. If that was not exactly what was advised and at a minimum let the colonoscopy team know about what you used for your prep.

Question 3

which is better for colonoscopy prep: miralax (polyethylene glycol) or moviprep?

Accepted Answer

Miralax (polyethylene glycol): In my practice I use miralax (polyethylene glycol) prep. I find it to work very well. I combine it with smart water.

Question 4

working on my colonoscopy prep. how do i know when i'm done and can stop drinking this?

Accepted Answer

When its gone: continue the prep till its gone to get the best results.

Question 5

would colonoscopy prep affect my birth control? my gi said to take all my medicine as normal. ive been worrying about my birth control not working?

Accepted Answer

: The G.I. prep should not affect your birth control efficacy

Question 6

i have a colonoscopy tomorrow. i took my bowel prep of about an hour ago. in how much time will it start working? will a gatorade/miralax mix not work?

Accepted Answer

A couple of hours: There are a variety of different bowel preps, some more aggressive than others. In general, these start to work after a couple of hours. The gatorade/miralax is a bit more gentle. The goal is to get things cleaned out by the morning.

Question 7

colonoscopy prep.i have yellow liquid diarrhea.does this mean bile ducts/organs are working properly?thank you very much..

Accepted Answer

Do not draw: Conclusions about bile ducts from prep for colonoscopy.

Question 8

can a colonoscopy prep deplete electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

Some times : If you have significant diarrheal losses from the prep there can be some electrolyte changes. In most patients these are mild and get corrected. If your kidney function is normal these changes may it happen and if they do are mild. Once back on diet things should be back to normal.

Question 9

is orange jello ok for colonoscopy prep day?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: But best tocall your endoscopists office and ask their preferences and for clarification.

Question 10

are jolly ranchers safe for colonoscopy prep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They dissolve completely and are no problem.  Suggest you avoid the red and purple.

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The last several times that i have taken miralax i had a bm within one hour, not within 1 to 3 days as bottle says. not for colonoscopy prep..just for occasional not having bm over several days. is having bm only after 1 hour after taking miralax bad?

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I drank orange gatorade with miralax for my colonoscopy prep tomorrow is this okay?

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Which is better for colonoscopy prep: miralax (polyethylene glycol) or moviprep?

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Working on my colonoscopy prep. how do i know when i'm done and can stop drinking this?

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Would colonoscopy prep affect my birth control? my gi said to take all my medicine as normal. ive been worrying about my birth control not working?

A member asked:

I have a colonoscopy tomorrow. i took my bowel prep of about an hour ago. in how much time will it start working? will a gatorade/miralax mix not work?

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Colonoscopy prep.i have yellow liquid diarrhea.does this mean bile ducts/organs are working properly?thank you very much..

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Can a colonoscopy prep deplete electrolytes?

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Is orange jello ok for colonoscopy prep day?

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Are jolly ranchers safe for colonoscopy prep?

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