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I am to have omnipaque 350 x2 (one two hours prior, and one an hour prior to the scan with iv dye. will this cause diarrhea? otherwise healthy
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Sometimes : Omnipaque is frequently used as a oral contrast agent for CTs. Some patients do report a cathartic effect with loose stools afterwards but frank diarrhea is not expected.
Answered 1/28/2016
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