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Reviewer: none, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Propofol was administered for colonoscopy anesthesia. When I awoke after the procedure, I had a painful sore throat and severe hoarseness. The doc said it was due to regurgitation while under the anesthesia. Now I'm reading that it may be a side effect of the Propofol. Just wondering...
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Reviewer: Don, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Had my second endoscopy today where propofol was used. In previous procedures, including hip replacement, sedatives were used. The advantage for me is that when you wake up from the procedure, you are awake and aware. With the other forms of sedation I was groggy for hours after the procedure. I have experienced no adverse side effects from this medication, no nausea, etc. Both uses were in a hos
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Reviewer: Propofol intravenous, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Just had my second colonoscopy after my initial one 10 years ago. Propofol was administered by IV and was very effective, absolutely NO side effects. Much prefer it over conscious sedation like my first one.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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First ever colonoscopy. No discomfort at all. Woke up alert. No grogginess. Only issue I had was dry Cotten mouth feeling, but that is minor in the scheme of things.
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Reviewer: First Colo, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I recently underwent my first Colonoscopy and was given Propofol. I was out within seconds and when I awoke I felt coherent but I also experienced a very sore throat, hoarse voice and runny nose. A day later I'm still experiencing hoarseness. Hopefully it will stop soon.
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