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What time should i start taking my bowel preparation on the day before my colonoscopy procedure?
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Late afternoon: The effects of the bowel prep usually start about an hour after you begin and may last up to 4 hours (sometimes 6) so you can time the prep from there to allow time for sleep.
Answered 4/6/2016
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Maybe: You should follow the directions provided to you by your endoscopist and follow them exactly as instructed!
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