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I had conscious sedation for a colonoscopy with fentanyl w/3 other drugs.i was never sedated.cried in pain the entire procedure.why didnt it work?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You might want: to ask the anesthesiologist this question. He would know the specific medications and amounts.

Dr Singh and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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