Can I mix my colonoscopy prep with Gatorade instead of water?

The clear liquids you can drink include: Water, apple, or white grape juice; fat free broth; coffee or tea (without milk or creamer); clear carbonated beverages such as ginger ale or lemon-lime soda; Gatorade® or other sports drinks (not red); Kool-Aid® or other flavored drinks (not red).

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Can you substitute water for Gatorade in colonoscopy prep?

You still have to consume lots of additional fluid to flush out your colon, but you can use almost any clear liquid you like – such as water, juice or Gatorade (But no red, purple or blue-coloured drinks which can stain the colon and lead to misleading test results.)

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Can I mix the colonoscopy prep with something other than water?

If your prep is unflavored, you can add Crystal Light, Kool-Aid powder or mix it with water and lemon. However, stick with lemon, lime and orange flavors and avoid liquids with red or purple dye as they can interfere with colonoscopy results.

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What kind of Gatorade is acceptable for colonoscopy?

One 64-ounce bottle AND one 32-ounce bottle of Gatorade, Propel, Vitamin Water, Crystal Light, or other noncarbonated liquid drink. Colors you can use include clear, yellow, orange, or green. You cannot drink anything that is colored red, blue or purple.

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Can you mix colonoscopy prep with Gatorade?

The bowel preparation solution will be consumed in two parts. Mix 1/2 of MiraLAX bottle (119 grams) in each 32-ounce Gatorade bottle until dissolved. Keep cool in the refrigerator. DO NOT ADD ICE.

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Does Gatorade have to be cold for colonoscopy prep?

This discolors your stool and interferes with the colonoscopy. We suggest that you put the Gatorade in the refrigerator in the morning. It tends to taste better when it is cold. At 6 p.m. mix Gatorade with the bottle of MiraLax.

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What can I mix with colonoscopy prep to make it taste better?

Mix the colonoscopy prep with lemon-lime Gatorade or Crystal Light. Mix the traditional GoLYTELY prep drink with some lemon-lime Gatorade, or a clear flavor of Crystal Light. It'll make the prep medication taste better.

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What happens if you can't drink all the water for colonoscopy prep?

If you think you can't drink your colonoscopy prep, a “split-dose” is a good option because it tends to be more tolerable.

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What is the best way to drink colonoscopy prep without vomiting?

Many people may feel nauseous while drinking the bowel prep. To help with this, try mixing the MiraLAX powder with clear liquids you like drinking. If you feel like vomiting, you should drink slowly, and take a break. This means you should stop drinking the liquid for 30 to 45 minutes to let your stomach empty.

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Why use Gatorade for colonoscopy prep?

It is very important that you remain well hydrated for a number of days prior to and after the procedure. Gatorade® or sports drinks will result in better hydration than drinking just water alone. Purchase a bottle of Miralax (238gm) at any pharmacy.

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Can I mix colonoscopy prep with Sprite?

One Day Prior To Your Exam

No solid food until after the procedure and stay hydrated. CLEAR LIQUIDS INCLUDE: water, chicken/beef/vegetable broth, flavored waters, apple juice, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, coffee, tea, Sprite, Gatorade, PowerAde, Mountain Dew, Coke/Pepsi, Rootbeer, and Slurpee's.

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What liquids are best for colonoscopy prep?

The day before the colonoscopy procedure — Don't eat solid foods. Instead, consume only clear liquids like clear broth or bouillon, black coffee or tea, clear juice (apple, white grape), clear soft drinks or sports drinks, Jell-O, popsicles, etc.

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How do you not starve during colonoscopy prep?

You can eat solid foods the day before you undergo the procedure! That's right. You don't have to starve yourself by consuming only clear fluids like broth and Popsicles (and not even cherry-flavored, because they're the color of, well, you know) to prepare for a colonoscopy.

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What if I still poop the morning of my colonoscopy?

What if I've taken all my preparation and am still passing solid stool on the day of my exam? In this case, your procedure will need to be rescheduled. You may be prescribed a different preparation for your next procedure. Please call the triage nurse to reschedule your procedure with a different preparation.

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Is it OK to throw up during colonoscopy prep?

What if I vomit after taking any of the doses of preparation? It's OK! You may stop taking the mixture for 1 hour and then resume according to the dosing instructions. If vomiting continues after several hours, please call your doctor.

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How long will diarrhea last after taking colonoscopy prep?

Colonoscopy prep isn't fun for several reasons, the main one being how much you will poop. You may have diarrhea for 12 to 16 hours after beginning the process of getting your bowels ready for this procedure.

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Can I drink colonoscopy prep more slowly?

Most people feel mild bloating and mild abdominal cramps. This is normal. Drinking the prep medication more slowly and over a longer period can help alleviate these symptoms. A well-prepared colon produces yellow liquid.

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How many times will I poop during colonoscopy prep?

DAY OF COLONOSCOPY

bowels at least 10-15 times. By the end of your prep, your stool should become a clear, yellow-tinged fluid. scheduled, but then nothing by mouth after that.

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What is the best meal after a colonoscopy?

After a colonoscopy, a doctor will likely recommend the following:
  • White fish. ...
  • Applesauce. ...
  • Soup. ...
  • Gelatin or pudding. ...
  • Scrambled eggs. ...
  • Canned or jarred fruit. ...
  • White toast or bread. ...
  • Cooked vegetables. Well-steamed, baked, or sauteed vegetables that are cooked until tender are a good choice following a colonoscopy.

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Is the second colonoscopy prep as bad as the first?

The second dose of the preparation does not have the purgative effect as the first dose. The reason to take the second dose of the preparation as close as possible to the procedure time is to cleanse the right colon where flat polyps are seen.

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What not to do during colonoscopy prep?

Do not eat anything solid. No red, orange or purple products. No dairy products or creamers. Clear liquids include water, tea, coffee, apple juice, white grape juice, white cranberry juice, sports drinks, vitamin waters, Jell-O®, broth and soda.

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Is Diet Coke a clear liquid for colonoscopy prep?

Clear liquids you can consume (no red or purple flavors/colors): Juice: apple, white grape. Drinks that replace electrolytes. Soda: ginger ale, orange, diet cola.

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Will I pee during colonoscopy?

The discomfort of the procedure can make it difficult to pass urine and empty the bladder. It is important that your bladder does not seize up completely. If you cannot get the urine flowing properly after six hours, contact the nurses or your doctor.

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Why am I pooping yellow liquid during colonoscopy prep?

If you drank the entire solution and your last bowel movements were clear enough to see the bottom of the toilet, you should be fine. It is OK if you have some flecks of material. The yellow color is a result of bile that normally colors the feces.

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What is the newest colonoscopy prep?

The FDA approved a tablet alternative, SUTAB (sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium chloride), introduced by Sebela Pharmaceuticals. This tablet option makes colonoscopy prep a much easier process than before. It is the first colonoscopy prep tablet introduced in the US in the past ten years.

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