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A member asked:

For a colonoscopy, can i take bisacodyl tablets instead of the prescribed dulcolax tablets since i already have them at home?

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No: Take the prep as ordered by the gastroenterologist. Do not substitute.

Dr Davantzis and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2018

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I've taken 3 Dulcolax tablets & all of my miralax powder/64 oz Gatorade mix but only had one minor bowel movement so far. My colonoscopy is tomorrow morning. What should I do to flush it all out?

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Very good afternoon doctors. I have to take a Fleet Enema for a transperineal prostate biopsy. I am very uncomfortable about administering it myself..can I take an oral laxative like Miralax or Dulcolax like I did when I prepared for my colonoscopy?

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Very good morning doctors!! What is best the best laxative among Dulcolax Tablets, Senekot, Colace, Miralax for recurrent constipation? Very recent colonoscopy (October 2020) overall normal except for diverticulosis and internal hemorrhoids?

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