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Should Nexium And Diovan Be Discontinued Before Colonoscopy ?
Question: I am having a colonoscopy in 3 days and need to know if I have to stop medications for Nexium and blood pressure Diovan?
Brief Answer:
No, you need not.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
No. you need not stop these medications.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
No, you need not.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
No. you need not stop these medications.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So it is OK to take them the morning of my procedure or should I wait until later in the day?
Brief Answer:
Take Diovan as usual
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
You should take blood pressure medication, Diovan as always.
Nexium, you can wait till later in the day.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Prakash HM
Take Diovan as usual
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
You should take blood pressure medication, Diovan as always.
Nexium, you can wait till later in the day.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Prakash HM
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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