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Had a colonoscopy today and was told to avoid driving until after breakfast tomorrow am. reason-impaired judgement. is this really necessary?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: It is, because you probably received a sedative that will impair your judgement for a day

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 1/9/2016

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