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Reviewer: Goggs, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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My Doctor gave me this for a colonoscopy. They had to incubate me during the procedure. Could this be the reason?
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Reviewer: sick patient, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Bad burning sensation when administered. Slow wakeup. Caused shutdown of bladder and intestines. Ended up in Er a few hours later. No way would use again.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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sudden hot flashes,nausea,cold shivers,
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Reviewer: Gael11, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Have had this as a general anesthetic for the now sixth surgery on my foot and ankle. I have never suffered memory loss or any side effects, other than a mild headache. The drug does burn a little, especially if its "pushed" too fast, but I've awakened without nausea, vomiting, or restlessness, a huge plus for me, as I am very sensitive to aesthetics. I wake completely, no loss of me
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Reviewer: Mike, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Very effective for the colonoscopy. However, delayed side effects - extreme (10) pain. Neuropathy, cramping from Glute to calf so severe it turns my foot inward. sole of foot tingles or feels numb, toes feel like broken glass. Insomnia, dry mouth (severe) digestive problems, gas (belching and flatulence). This is the second time i have had propofol. The first was for hernia repair and i had simila
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