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My friend drank a pint of vodka today at 4 pm and has a colonoscopy scheduled in the morning at 8 am. should she go?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not recommended: The medicines used for sedation should not be mixed with Do not drink any alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, whiskey, vodka, etc.) at least 24 before any sedation procedure.

Answered 9/18/2014

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