Why do I have special instructions for Glucophage® (Glucovance® /Metformin)?
Glucophage® (Metformin) may be taken the day of your exam. It should not be taken for 48 hours following the exam. Your blood should be drawn to check the function of your kidneys before resuming the medication. If you start the Glucophage too soon, before the blood work and okay from your doctor, it may damage your kidneys. Fluoroscopy Patients What is barium? Barium is a fluid that allows the gastrointestinal tract to be visualized on radiographs. Are there any risks from barium? No, however you will receive discharge instructions to drink extra fluid after barium studies to avoid constipation. Nuclear Medicine Patients How long does the test take? This is variable depending on which test your doctor requests. Some tests will require as little as one hour, while others will be imaged periodically over several days. How much radiation will I be exposed to? With most nuclear medicine procedures, the amount of radioactive exposure is comparable to that received during a diagnostic X ray
