Flexible-sigmoidoscopy without anesthesia | veterans affairs
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------------------------- 7 DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE STOP taking blood thinners: EFFIENT (Prasugrel), BRILINTA (ticagrelor), PLAVIX (Clopidogrel). STOP weight loss meds such as: OZEMPIC,
WEGOVY, MOUNJARO, PHENTERMINE. 5 DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE STOP taking blood thinners: WARFARIN (Coumadin), ASPIRIN, and NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Advil, Naproxen, Meloxicam, Diclofenac). STOP
taking NUTS, SEEDS, FISH OIL, FIBER, and IRON supplements. 2 DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE STOP taking blood thinners: PRADAXA (dabigatran), XARELTO (rivaroxaban), ELIQUIS (apixaban),
CILOSTAZOL (Pletal). THE MORNING OF YOUR PROCEDURE * You may have clear liquids ONLY (water, Sprite, 7-up, apple juice, tea, black coffee) up to one (1) hour before your procedure, then
nothing by mouth until after your procedure. * Take your normally prescribed meds as directed, EXCEPT those instructed to NOT take. * Administer your FLEETS ENEMA at home 1 to 1 ½ hours
prior to departure from home. You will not be getting anesthesia for this procedure, so you will be able drive yourself home. If you have questions about your procedure call our clinic.