A 37-year-old member asked:
who should not take diprivan?
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
Diprivan: Contraindicated if allergies to egg, egg products, soybeans, soy products, or Propofol. Some Anesthesiologists, however, report no absolute contraindications.
Answered on Apr 21, 2015
Dr. William Jenkins answered
Specializes in Anesthesiology
Diprivan must be: administered to you and if given properly anyone can receive it even if have minor egg allergies
Answered on May 12, 2015
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Dr. Alexander Bankov answered
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Yes, if: mediclally neccessary, Diprivan can be used for anesthesia in pregnant women by qualified professionals
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