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A member asked:

Colonoscopy tomorrow, have to drink 1 gal golightly today. is it safe to mix 8oz with 8oz juice throughout whole gallon? i don't usually drink much.

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Yes: As long as the juice is not red or purple in color. Myriad would have been an easier bowel prep.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/10/2013

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