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Have routine colonoscopy without sedation scheduled. i have to drive afterwards. can i still have a pain medication for procedure? what could it be?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Get a ride!: Bus, taxi, friend, family member, relative, subway, train, sure there has to be a way. Generally not recommended to drive after intravenous opiates ("pain medication"), for your own safety as well as the safety of others. May need to wait around for a few hours before discharged but even that could be questionable.

Answered 7/20/2013

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No: If you want sedation or pain meds someone else must drive you home...

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Answered 7/25/2013

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