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A member asked:

How long after i get done drinking bowel prep would i need to be around a toilet?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Soon: The time can be as short as 30 minutes.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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