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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
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No concern: Sedation is routinely used for colonoscopy and there is not reason to be concerned.
Answered 5/29/2020
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