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Can i drive home from an endoscopy if i wait a few hours? nobody to drive me

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Drive after endoscop: Can I drive home from an endoscopy if I wait a few hours? nobody to drive me ANS: please ask your endoscopist. This will depend on what anesthesia was used and your condition. I assume you drove there yourself and can drive but need more details.

Answered 10/11/2021

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