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Is it ok to take bistical laxitive day before gastric emptying scan?

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Bisacodyl: Yes, you can take Bisacodyl the day prior to a gastric emptying scan. It should not affect gastric emptying. However, you wouldn't want to take Reglan (metoclopramide) or Erythromycin prior to a gastric emptying scan, as they will influence the results.

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Answered 4/24/2015

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