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What type of medications need to be stopped prior to a hida scan? for how long? what type of food to eat or not to eat before a hida scan?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

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Narcotics. : Narcotics may give a false answer and show a blockage that may not be there without them. Having said that, most patients are taking some pain meds when a hida is done. So this is taken into account. Most imaging centers will want you to. Not eat for a few hours before the test

Answered 3/9/2018

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A member asked:

What type of medications need to be stopped prior to a hida scan? for how long? what type of food to eat or not to eat before a hida scan?

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