Laxatives help clean out your bowels so your doctor can see the inside of your colon. They may come as a prescription or be bought over the counter. Preparing for a colonoscopy isn’t easy, but remind yourself that this is a smart step to protect your health. Not preparing well could me...
Take the laxative your doctor provided as directed the afternoon or evening before your procedure (expect to spend a lot of time on the toilet). The laxative (or laxatives, as you may be given more than one) you take is part of what’s called a bowel prep kit. That kit also contains...