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Can You Do Bowel Prep For Colonoscopy? Will It Have Any Effect On Seizure Medication Levels In System?

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July 1
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It did not prompt a seizure.

July 1
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You have to empty your bowels. They should give you a kit. 1 or 2 days b4 you can’t eat anything solid. Drink only clear fluids.
It also depends on the medicine you take

July 1
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Only problem I had is that it didn't work until after the appt 🤦‍♀️lol. Don't know why one wouldn't be able to.

July 1

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