ERCP Prep Instructions

Have DIABETES? Read this first!

EGD Prep

**Unless otherwise instructed by your physician

If you are having both an upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy follow the instructions on the prep
sheet for the colonoscopy.

IMPORTANT GLP-1 DRUG INFO

The following weight loss / diabetic drugs should be held as instructed prior to procedure:

Liraglutide: Victoza (weekly) and Saxenda (daily)
Dulaglutide: Trulicity (weekly)
Exenatide: Bydureon (weekly) and Byetta (daily)
Semaglutide: Ozempic (weekly), Wegovy (weekly) and Rybelsus (daily)
Tirzepatide: Mounjaro (weekly) and Zepbound (weekly)
Lixisenatide: Adlyxin (daily)

The medication will need to be stopped seven (7) days prior to your procedure if you are on a weekly dose or the day of your procedure if you are on a daily dose.

7 Days before your procedure

Stop taking iron, aspirin, aspirin products, or Pepto Bismol.

If you are on Coumadin, Plavix, Pradaxa or any other blood thinner, ask your physician for additional instructions.

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.

1 Day before your procedure

You may have your usual food until 10:00 pm. After 10:00 pm you may have clear liquids only until 3 hours before your scheduled arrival time.

The day of your procedure

You may take tour prescribed medications (except those previously listed) with water up to 3 hours before your scheduled arrival time.

Have someone to stay with you the entire time of your procedure and to drive you home the day of the procedure. Due to the sedation, you will not be allowed to drive yourself.

Clear Liquids include: water, coffee, tea, clear broth or bouillon, Gatorade, PowerAde, carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks, Kool-aid or other flavored drinks, clear fruit juices such as apple or white grape juice, Jello or popsicles.

NO RED OR PURPLE COLORS- NO MILK PRODUCTS- NO ALCOHOL