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When to take pred, when undergoing this procedure??

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linda17563
linda17563

I wonder if someone (Eileen will know I`m sure!) could advise me....I`m having a colonoscopy on Friday morning (8.30) next week, and of course I have to drink those wonderful laxatives from day before! (oh joy)  I slpit my dose 8.5mg with breakfast, 3mg eveing meal....I will have clear soup evening before (yuk) and take the 3mg....but was wondering if it would be better to wait till procedure is over before taking larger dose, Friday am.....I will be having sedationsad.......Thanks for any advise...

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  • julian.
    julian. linda17563

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    not an answer .... I was going to ask my GP today as she's been pressing me to have a colonoscopy. However, I had to explain how disappointed I was when she explained I couldn't have a colonoscopy at the same time as the Brilinta/Crestor and I should be taking them for at least a year after coronary stent. Which left us with explanations for everything except when to take the pred pre colonoscopy.
    • linda17563
      linda17563 julian.

      Posted

      The day before having the coloscopy was worse than the procedure, because of feeling so drained and empty!  so...because of taking pred in the morning I decided to wait till it was over...I had a 8.30am appointment, and didn`t want to feel odd by just having the pred inside me!...it worked a treat, so I hope this helps.  Good luck!
  • 3party
    3party linda17563

    Posted

    The problem with taking Pred while undergoing such procedures is that they geat reduce one's immune response.  Are you taking 14.5 mg daily?  But for the fact that you are taking such a high dose, I would say skip it altogether on the day of the procedure.  At that dose, your immune system is seriously compromised, so I think I would take half the usual amounts on that day.
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