Endoscopy Prep

How to Prepare for Your Endoscopy

IMPORTANT: On the day of your procedure, you must come with a responsible adult who can drive you home after your appointment. If you do not have someone to accompany you, your procedure will be cancelled.

 

🌙 Nothing to eat or drink after midnight before your procedure.

👜 Bring: all your current medications, insurance card, and photo ID on the day of your procedure

💊 DO NOT take Aspirin, Plavix, Ibuprofen, Coumadin, or other blood thinners five (5) days prior to your appointment unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.

❤️ If you take blood pressure or heart medication, you can take your regular dose on the morning of your procedure with a small amount of water.

🚭 DO NOT smoke (tobacco or marijuana) the day of your procedure.

🔒 DO NOT bring valuables (jewelry, watch, cash, etc.).

 Additional Reminders
🚭 Do not smoke (tobacco or marijuana) on the day of your procedure.
⛔ Do not use recreational drugs on the day of your procedure

 Click the link for a list of medications you must stop taking before your procedure.

View Medications to Stop Before Procedure