Lower EUS (Endoscopy) Prep Instructions
Lower EUS (Endoscopy) Prep
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.
1 Day before your procedure
If you are having only a lower endoscopy follow these instructions.
The 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 appointment arrival time.
- You may take your prescribed medications (except those listed in the booklet) with water up to 3 hours before your appointment arrival time on the day of your procedure.
- Do not use items such as gum, hard candy, breath mints or smokeless tobacco on the day of your procedure.
Clear Liquids
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