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For colnscopy prep i am to take nulytely that is a combntion of osmotic lexative & electrolyts.should i take addtnl electrolytes to avoid dehydration

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO: These preparations USE the minerals IN THEM to affect the stool/bowel they do not take them from YOU! Follow the PREPARATION directions exactly and if any questions call the Colonoscopist ! Hope this is helpful! DrZ

Answered 4/29/2017

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