Upper Endoscopy/EGD Prep Instructions
Five Days Before Your Procedure...
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Contact prescribing physician for instructions on dosage of blood thinners. Discontinue use of any iron supplements 5 days before your procedure. This includes multi-vitamins containing iron.
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If you are diabetic please contact our office for instructions.
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Continue regular medications unless you are told otherwise.
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Arrange for a driver to take you home.
Two Days Before Your Procedure...
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Prepare list of medications & allergies.
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Confirm that your driver is able to take you home.
The Day Before Your Procedure...
Morning Procedure:
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Do not eat anything after MIDNIGHT the night before. You may have clear liquids up to 2 hours before your procedure. You may take regular medications with small sips of water. NO ALCOHOL
Afternoon Procedure:
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You may have a light breakfast. DO NOT EAT ANYTHING 6 HOURS BEFORE PROCEDURE. It is ok to drink clear liquids up to 2 hours before your procedure and you may take regular medications with small sips of water. NO ALCOHOL
