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Colonoscopy prep says no herbal medications 7 days before. does this include probiotics, fish oil, or melatonin?

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Dr. William Simon answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Herbal: Probiotics and melatonin should be ok but I would hold the fish oil because it increases bleeding risks and if a biopsy is needed you could have more risks.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 6/6/2019

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