Patient Resources

Pre-procedure Medication Instructions

Your comfort is important to us. At Valley Ob-Gyn Clinic, we offer patients the option of taking a combination of medications before specific procedures to help minimize discomfort and anxiety.

Pharmacy Instructions:

Your comfort is important to us. At Valley Ob-Gyn Clinic, we offer patients the option of taking a combination of medications before specific procedures to help minimize discomfort and anxiety.

Pharmacies where your pre-procedure prescription can be sent:

• Healthway Pharmacy (989-791-1691) 2544 McLeod Dr. N # 2, Saginaw, MI 48603
• Walgreens (989-755-2251) 1841 N. Michigan Ave, Saginaw MI 48602
• Meijer pharmacy (989-249-6010) 3360 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw MI 48603

Please call the pharmacy a few days before your appointment to ensure both medications are ready for pickup and you know the cost.

Patient Instructions:

You acknowledge that you have read and understand the instructions and agree to comply fully. Failure to meet any of the following requirements on the day of your procedure will result in rescheduling.

Pre-Procedure Medication Instructions

• The combination of medications will help with pain and anxiety but will not remove it completely. You will be awake during the procedure.
• I have picked up my prescription medication from one of the abovementioned pharmacies and will bring it to my appointment
• I will eat a light meal or snack 1-2 hours before my scheduled procedure.
• I will inform the clinic beforehand if I take any medications for pain or anxiety.
• I will arrive at Valley Ob-Gyn Clinic 15 minutes before my first appointment with my UNOPENED prescription.
• I will be accompanied by a support person who will stay with me during the administration of medication and
  drive me home following my procedure. I understand I must provide this person’s name and phone number upon arrival.

What to Expect BEFORE the Procedure

• I understand I will have two scheduled appointments.
• I understand my first appointment will be 30-40 minutes before my procedure and that my UNOPENED compounded medication will be administered at this time.
• I understand I will receive an injection of Toradol (ketorolac) and will take the oral suspension medication
  (midazolam).
• I understand my provider may use a numbing spray on my cervix before the procedure.

What to Expect AFTER the Procedure

• I understand the drowsiness from the medication will wear off in approximately 3 hours.
• I understand I should not drive for at least 10 hours following the procedure and that it is strongly encouraged
  to have a support person available during this recovery period.