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Took 3 ibuprophen day before colonoscopy will it be ok?

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Dr. Sean Agazanof answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Depends : how long before ? You might bleed a little. Make sure you tell your physician that before the procedure.

Answered 11/23/2015

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Possibly: but taking NSAIDs the week or two prior to your colonoscopy can increase your risk of bleeding. You should definitely let your doctor know.

Answered 2/8/2016

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Talk with the doctor: At your age it is unusual to have a colonoscopy ordered. The main risk from the ibuprofen is if they have to do a biopsy or if there were a complication extra bleeding could be expected. Talk with the doc but I doubt they'll cancel the procedure.

Answered 9/8/2016

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