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On the day before a colonoscopy, should i take the laxative solution before or after i eat dinner?
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Maybe: Yopu should follow the directions provided to you by your endoscopist and follow them exactly as instructed!
Answered 11/3/2016
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After: The purpose is to wash out your colon, so if you take the solution after dinner it will wash out the colon.
Answered 6/13/2019
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