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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Given as an anesthesia for a colonoscophy
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This drug affected my vocal chords.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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My doctor said he is using Propofol now for colonoscopies. I had one 2 years ago with a different anesthesia.... what a difference! I woke up easily, not groggy at all, back to normal within an hour. Big plus... I didn't scare my kids this time. Last time I did because I was incoherant when I got home.
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Reviewer: beachbirdie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Administered for colonoscopy. Vrey fast acting, was out almost instantly. Began to wake before procedure was done, was dreaming procedure and had a little pain while it was completed. It was a very good experience. Awoke without that "drugged" feeling, no nausea or headache. Was able to leave the facility very quickly and return to most normal daily activities. Was just a little
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Received this drug via IV prior to getting an epidural injection in my lower back. Worked very quickly (I was completely out)and wore off relatively fast too with no nausea. I did develop a headache later that day that lasted for several hours and was generaly just tired
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