EGD Prep
7 Days before your procedure
Stop taking iron, aspirin, aspirin products, or Pepto Bismol.
Please note that Tylenol (acetaminophen) does not interfere with the procedure. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions about your medication, especially if you have been told not to stop taking these drugs suddenly without medical advice.
4 Days before your procedure
Stop taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. Motrin, Advil, Celebrex) for 4 days prior to your exam. If you are on Coumadin, Plavix, Pradaxa or any other blood thinner, ask your physician for additional instructions.
1 Day before your procedure
Do not eat any solid food after midnight, the night before the procedure.
The day of your procedure
Nothing to eat or drink at least 8 hours before the procedure.
Medication can be taken 4 hours before examination with little sips of water. DO NOT TAKE ANY ANTACIDS OR CARAFATE BEFORE THE PROCEDURE or any of the medications mentioned.
Have someone drive you or be available to drive you home the day of the procedure. Due to the sedation, you will not be allowed to drive yourself.