Propofol

[natgl]

Has anyone received propofol for a colonoscopy? I was wondering how its like compared to Demerol or flentanyl? This is what the gastro gave me during my first colonoscopy and at one point I was hurting and didnt like the effect of versed so my new gastro said he would try propofol on me. I have tryed to do some research on it but not reading great stuff (michael jackson) died from using that lol. Anyway... I just want your feedback on this drug? I want to be put under and dont want to feel pain. How does this drug compare to the other?

 

[saidinstouch]

Its just a strong anesthetic. It is perfectly safe when given in the proper doses under proper medical supervision (unlike what MJ was doing). I don't know which anesthetics I've had during my 4 surgeries and 3 colonoscopies, but as long as your aren't physically allergic to propofol you will be fine.

 

[natgl]

Its just a strong anesthetic. It is perfectly safe when given in the proper doses under proper medical supervision (unlike what MJ was doing). I don't know which anesthetics I've had during my 4 surgeries and 3 colonoscopies, but as long as your aren't physically allergic to propofol you will be fine.

stronger then the other mix? in a way of putting me out to sleep or just to make me forget the pain as Im screaming and others can hear me but Versed hides that effect on you. Which unfortunately it didnt work well on me cuz I remember at some point saying stop it hurts. So will propofol have the same effect as Versed (make me forget) or it will actually put me to sleep?

 

[saidinstouch]

I wish I could answer natgl, but I believe it is classified as an anesthetic so it should knock you out for the procedure rather than put you into the dreamstate things like versed do. I would ask your doctor what the difference between it and versed is. Also, a telling sign of its classification will be the presence or absence of an anesthesiologist at the procedure. If one is present, then you are being put out completely since it requires careful monitoring by a trained professional if you are.

 

[soupdragon69]

Have posted on this topic on another part of the forum.

Hope it helps.

 

[natgl]

Have posted on this topic on another part of the forum.

Hope it helps.

http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=6551

I am following up here hehe.

 

[natgl]

I had Propofol for my scope yesterday. This was the second time I've had it and both times I couldn't be more pleased. I didn't wake up in the middle as I had often done in the past. You recover much quicker than with the other sedation. The only part I didn't like, was in the waiting room on TV, they ran a story about Propofol being what killed Michael Jackson. I wonder what they are doing with his hyperbaric chamber?

hahaha... yeah that is what bothered me too... the michael jackson thing... but I guess if I die peacefully then thats ok lol. Seriously as long as Im out, and that i dont wake up pucking all the way home like the gas mask its all good

 

[kasper87]

Prop. should not be used during a scope.. I think that is honestly a HUGE bad call. Prop will make you tolerant to the drug the minute you take it.

Fentanyl on the other hand is a opiate 80 times more potent then morphine.. Which i use the patches for some relief when i eat..

I would def ask for 125mcg of fentanyl via IV. You will get about 30 minutes of sleep or more.

And by the time your next scope or procedure.. I doubt you will have problems.

If i were having another scope.. They would prolly need to give me more then a standard dose. And Im a thin Guy. Its just im very opiate tolerant.

Fentanyl is Awesome Via IV By the way.. 4-5 seconds later... you will never make it to 5 after counting back from 10...

 

[natgl]

Prop. should not be used during a scope.. I think that is honestly a HUGE bad call. Prop will make you tolerant to the drug the minute you take it.

Fentanyl on the other hand is a opiate 80 times more potent then morphine.. Which i use the patches for some relief when i eat..

I would def ask for 125mcg of fentanyl via IV. You will get about 30 minutes of sleep or more.

And by the time your next scope or procedure.. I doubt you will have problems.

If i were having another scope.. They would prolly need to give me more then a standard dose. And Im a thin Guy. Its just im very opiate tolerant.

Fentanyl is Awesome Via IV By the way.. 4-5 seconds later... you will never make it to 5 after counting back from 10...

How can I be dependent of a drug that is only used in a hospital? Ill use it once for a test and thats it. Ive has morphin and such before and codeine and all and Ive never been addicted.