What can I do to help drink the gallon of Golytely or Colyte?
Patients sometimes have less difficulty if they use a straw rather than drinking it from the glass. Also, the taste is not as sharp if the liquid is cold. Flavor packages are provided with some of the formulas. Some patients notice that sucking on sugar-free candy between drinks helps. What’s a clear liquid? Any liquid that you can see through. Examples include water, tea, soda, Popsicles, apple juice, clear broths, and sports drinks. Black coffee is a clear liquid, while milk is not. Please avoid alcohol. Why can’t I take aspirin or arthritis pills prior to the procedure? One of the main complications of an endoscopy is bleeding. Aspirin and arthritis pills inhibit your blood’s ability to clot, and increase your risk for bleeding. Aspirin can have this effect for several weeks, while arthritis medications, including ibuprofen, tend to inhibit clotting for just a few days. Is the colonoscopy embarrassing? Our job is successfully completing the procedure, and having the patient feel com
