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I am on my 1 st day of prepping for a colonoscopy. i am getting a nasty headache. help?

Q: i am on my 1 st day of prepping for a colonoscopy. i am getting a nasty headache. help?

: Graduations on scheduling your colonoscopy! You can use Tylenol or acetaminophen products prior to a colonoscopy, but do not take any aspirin, ibuprofen, or other NSAIDs. be sure to stay well hydrated while you are taking the preparation. Good luck.

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Graduations on scheduling your colonoscopy! You can use Tylenol or acetaminophen products prior to a colonoscopy, but do not take any aspirin, ibuprofen, or other NSAIDs. be sure to stay well hydrated while you are taking the preparation. Good luck.

Answered 5/3/2023

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I am on my 1 st day of prepping for a colonoscopy. i am getting a nasty headache. help?

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