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I am getting a colonoscopy tomorrow and have low magnesium & potassium which i take supplements for. i am using moviprep before the procedure; should i continue to take these supplements too?
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Yes: Cal your doctor if you start having weakness or muscle aches and cramps including chest pain. Continue your supplements for now. Just use the moviprep. Avoid dulcolax or any laxative.
Answered 5/30/2016
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YesYouCanButNotDayOf: You can keep taking it but do not take on day of procedure until after the procedure
Answered 9/7/2016
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