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Colonoscopy tuesday at 2:30pm, what is the best way to get cleaned out because i don't think i can do the peg 3350&electrolyte prep due to taste. help?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

The : 1/2 liter peg preps are pretty well tolerated especially movi prep which is the one i use. You need to discuus the prep with your doctor immediately so they know you have issues with the prep and may need an alternative or to reschedule your procedure.

Answered 3/4/2019

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