Question 1

is it okay for me to take colace the day after i take a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Colace (docusate sodium) is a softener and usually does not stimulate the GI tract. Enemas work by causing rectal distension which causes the rectum to evacuate the local contents. However, prolonged and frequent use of enemas can be irritating to the lining of the rectum.

Question 2

i am having a transperineal prostate biopsy. the directions indicate that i should take a fleet enema the day before the biopsy. i live alone and it may be difficult for me to administer an enema to myself..can the biopsy take place without the enema?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, enema needs to be done to clear up the rectum because the ultrasound probe has to be placed in the rectum for guiding the biopsy needle even with transperineal approach.

Question 3

can i take miralax laxative in morning and fleet enema in afternoon and if this does notwork can i repeat process next day?

Accepted Answer

Miralax works best: you can alternate with Fleets enema. if taken as a bedtime dose, You can repeat the Miralax the following morning; however, I suggest using single doses for the previous day.

Question 4

should i take a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) because the doctor said to?

Accepted Answer

Folow Doctors Advice: Yes if the doctor ordered it, there must be a reason and you should go ahead with it as directed.

Question 5

does it hurt to take a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) for constipation?

Accepted Answer

No: Usually the small volume of a fleet's enema is not a problem. If this is a persistent need to use the enema for a bowel movement, then something other than simple constipation may be a problem and should be evaluated.

Question 6

very good afternoon doctors. i have to take a fleet enema for a transperineal prostate biopsy. i am very uncomfortable about administering it myself..can i take an oral laxative like miralax or dulcolax like i did when i prepared for my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

: The type of bowel preparation needed for the different procedures is that found by your treatment team to work best in a given situation. A Fleet Enema is quite effective for outlet level clean out. MiraLAX or Dulcolax would not be as effective in general and may take several days of use to be even partially helpful. Discuss this with your doc. If there are options they will know the best ones.

Question 7

how long does a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) take to work?

Accepted Answer

Soon: A Fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) should work within 5 minutes.  Most people cannot hold it longer than that.

Question 8

how quickly does fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) take to work?

Accepted Answer

Fairly quickly: Given its local stimulant effects, enemas tend to work faster than oral laxatives - usually within 15-20 minutes.

Question 9

can i take miralax laxative in morning and fleet enema in afternoon and if they do notwork can  i repeat process the nextday?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: Each person with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, some things to try are vegetables, water, prune juice, prunes, fiber-with-water, Miralax (polyethylene glycol), Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, other laxatives... A daily enema usually may be done for 1-3 days if needed.

Question 10

is there any interaction between fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) and celexa? scared to take my nightly dose of celexa now.

Accepted Answer

There is no interact: ion between fleets enema and celexa (citalopram).

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Is it okay for me to take Colace the day after I take a Fleet enema

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Is it okay for me to take colace the day after i take a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate)?

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I am having a transperineal prostate biopsy. the directions indicate that i should take a fleet enema the day before the biopsy. i live alone and it may be difficult for me to administer an enema to myself..can the biopsy take place without the enema?

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Can i take miralax laxative in morning and fleet enema in afternoon and if this does notwork can i repeat process next day?

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Should i take a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) because the doctor said to?

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Does it hurt to take a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) for constipation?

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Very good afternoon doctors. i have to take a fleet enema for a transperineal prostate biopsy. i am very uncomfortable about administering it myself..can i take an oral laxative like miralax or dulcolax like i did when i prepared for my colonoscopy?

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How long does a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) take to work?

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How quickly does fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) take to work?

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Can i take miralax laxative in morning and fleet enema in afternoon and if they do notwork can i repeat process the nextday?

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Is there any interaction between fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) and celexa? scared to take my nightly dose of celexa now.

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