Question 1

do you need an analgesic for colonoscopy if diprivan is given?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Diprivan, or propofol, is a medication used by professional anesthesiology personnel for sedation or to induce general anesthesia. When used for colonoscopy, it makes the patient sleep comfortably and wake up promptly. Since colonoscopy does not usually result in any pain afterwards other than a little cramping, other pain medications are not usually necessary.

Question 2

do you need to have an analgesic for colonoscopy? is diprivan common?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily but: Most people prefer to have sedation for a colonoscopy and Diprivan is often the drug used for its rapid but short acting profile.

Question 3

i had a colonoscopy and diprivan was used for sedation.  how long does the taste stay in your mouth and when you breathe, after the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Until is goes away: Some people complain of a metallic taste for 24-36 hrs

Question 4

do doctors use  propofol for a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Generally if there is an anesthesiologist administering the sedation,  Propofol is frequently the drug used.

Question 5

what type of sedation is safer for a colonoscopy? concerned about propofol.

Accepted Answer

Many alternatives av: Your gastroenterologist has many alternatives to chose from. So you should tell him/her that you wish to avoid using propofol. Midazolam is one tranquilizer often used.

Question 6

dr. insists on using propofol for colonoscopy/endoscopy, can i insist on light propofol? would it be wise to do so?

Accepted Answer

Several options: Most patients receive a little fentanyl and midazolam for intravenous sedation. Propofol is usually reserved for people who are anxious or did not do well with the usual sedation.Propofol for colonoscopy would usually be administered by anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist. I would suggest going with what your providers are comfortable with and letting them give the dose that's right for you.

Question 7

i just had a colonoscopy done a few hours ago and i want to have a cigarette. is it ok to do so? i was given propofol as sedation.

Accepted Answer

No problem: Smoking is never a good idea but there is no contraindication to smoke under your present circumstances

Question 8

i'm having colonoscopy done. i'm getting propofol sedation. it's this safe? this is a short procedure is the drug be just a little bit?  scared f/54

Accepted Answer

No concern: Sedation is routinely used for colonoscopy and there is not reason to be concerned.

Question 9

if the purpose of propofol during a colonoscopy is patient comfort, why didn't they wait longer to start rolling back the sheets and expose me in that indignifying (but necessary) position? aren't there methods for assessing when the pt is "out"?

Accepted Answer

: Propofol does typically work pretty quickly but, yes, the doctor should have waited until you were asleep prior to exposing you. You probably should let your doctor know so that is not done again the next time you need a colonoscopy done. Good luck!

Question 10

can propofol for colonoscopy and gastroscopy cause or worsen my taccycardia?

Accepted Answer

Propofol: Propofol is unlikely to cause or worsen tachycardia.

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Do you need an analgesic for colonoscopy if diprivan is given?

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Do you need to have an analgesic for colonoscopy? is diprivan common?

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I had a colonoscopy and diprivan was used for sedation. how long does the taste stay in your mouth and when you breathe, after the procedure?

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Do doctors use propofol for a colonoscopy?

A member asked:

What type of sedation is safer for a colonoscopy? concerned about propofol.

A member asked:

Dr. insists on using propofol for colonoscopy/endoscopy, can i insist on light propofol? would it be wise to do so?

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I just had a colonoscopy done a few hours ago and i want to have a cigarette. is it ok to do so? i was given propofol as sedation.

A member asked:

I'm having colonoscopy done. i'm getting propofol sedation. it's this safe? this is a short procedure is the drug be just a little bit? scared f/54

A member asked:

If the purpose of propofol during a colonoscopy is patient comfort, why didn't they wait longer to start rolling back the sheets and expose me in that indignifying (but necessary) position? aren't there methods for assessing when the pt is "out"?

A member asked:

Can propofol for colonoscopy and gastroscopy cause or worsen my taccycardia?

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