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Medications to discuss

Do not stop prescription medication without instructions from your doctor/endoscopy unit.

Blood thinners / anticoagulants

Warfarin, DOACs, antiplatelets may need a plan depending on risk and procedure.

Diabetes medications

Insulin/sulfonylureas often adjusted around fasting.
GLP‑1 agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors may have specific holding instructions in some protocols—follow local guidance.