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Will taking domperidone before my sigmoidoscopy be okay? worried ^ gastric emptying will push stool into the sigmoid colon quicker (after enema)

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Dr. You Sung Sang answered

Should be OK: In fact, the domperidone should theoretically help with your bowel prep for your sigmoidoscopy.

Answered 1/26/2014

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A member asked:

Will taking domperidone before my sigmoidoscopy be okay? worried ^ gastric emptying will push stool into the sigmoid colon quicker (after enema)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. You Sung Sang answered

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