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What Causes Severe Headache After Using The Suprep Bowel Prep Kit?
Question: I'm preparing to have a colonoscopy early tomorrow morning. I started with the preparation as directed by my doctor using the SUPREP BOWEL PREP KIT at 6 pm. After finishing with the first part of the prep I had bowel movements as expected but I also had a moderate to severe headache.
I have been on medications for hypertension , low potassium, cholesterol and hypothyroidism.
Do you think the prep had anything to do with the headache?
Should I finish with the second part of the prep? According to the instructions I should be done with the
Prep by 12:30 am and have the colonoscopy at 8:00 am tomorrow.
I have been on medications for hypertension , low potassium, cholesterol and hypothyroidism.
Do you think the prep had anything to do with the headache?
Should I finish with the second part of the prep? According to the instructions I should be done with the
Prep by 12:30 am and have the colonoscopy at 8:00 am tomorrow.
Brief Answer:
Headache side effect from prep possible. Finish till bowel movement clean
Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient,
A headache as prep side effect is possible. You should drink enough water. Usually it is necessary to go with the prep as planned until bowel movement appears clean, So I suggest you to take the second prep as recommended by your doctor.
Best regards
Headache side effect from prep possible. Finish till bowel movement clean
Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient,
A headache as prep side effect is possible. You should drink enough water. Usually it is necessary to go with the prep as planned until bowel movement appears clean, So I suggest you to take the second prep as recommended by your doctor.
Best regards
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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