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I am getting a colonoscopy on friday so i am supposed to be on a low roughage diet. i know i can't have nuts but can i have reese cups?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

No: Chocolate can be constipating. Soft bland or semi solid diet only.

Answered 10/7/2014

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