Propofol vs versed?

Something else you may want to consider is the cost. Propofol anesthesia frequently requires substantial additional monitoring by an anesthesiologist or anesthesiology nurse. Versed + fentanyl can usually be managed by just the GI team. Your facility's procedures may vary, of course, however based on my experience as a patient when scheduling mine, they were clear that if I needed/wanted Propofol, it would have to be done in the main hospital building's outpatient surgery center for the anesthesiology capabilities instead of the GI office. The facility charge and the charge for the extra provider may make your final bill quite different.

Propofol if you don't want to be awake or remember. You'll wake up very easily and no grogginess. Versed/fentynal are not drugs used in anesthesia. (Propofol is giving in surgery when general anesthesia is used. It is what is given before intubation). It is also used in many outpatient (injections and minor procedures). It is by far the easiest on a person. Heavily monitored by the anesthesiologist and short acting so no hangover. Versed and Fentynal does cause many people to relax and some not to recall. However, many people it does not have amnesia qualities on. If you have not been given both sets of meds in different procedures be prepared that the versed combo may not "put you out". Propofol will.

propofol does not give you rem sleep it seems as if it does but it does not so your body starts showing signs of being very tired and confused. I have used versed I would use.versed anytime if i had to chose

I have had both and I vastly prefer Propofol. I suffer from Acalasia and need to have an endoscopy fairly regularly and I have always had a better experience with the propofol. They inject you with it, ask you a few questions and before you can answer one or two you are waking up in the recovery room. For me it's a miracle drug. I did have a bad experience once with Versed so I always ask the doctor for a benzo to take the morning of the procedure so I am not as anxious going to the office. I know you posted this a long time ago, but maybe this answer will help someone else.

I had a colonoscopy without any medications at all I was completely awake and watched it on the screen and I didn't feel a thing it was very interesting to watch too I'm glad I did it this way. The doctor said I have the cleanest and most beautiful colon he had ever seen and I am 54.

John, here's a novel thought and you won't have to worry about any drug interactions. Have the colonoscopy done without any drugs given. I did. It is really no big deal. There was only one painful moment and that was when they turned the first corner of the colon and the discomfort didn't last long. The procedure was not painful and the doctor even cut off a polyp which was painless. And you can watch the whole procedure when you're getting it done. It was very interesting.

Ver-sed Ver-sed Ver-sed That's always my choice John. I never want to be "put under" if it's not necessary. How many more days do we have before your procedure? I'm marking them off with a big X each day on my calendar... :))

Hi John.
As far as your concern about Michael Jackson, Propofol wasn't the only med he had in his system. He also had Nordiazepam, Diazepam, Lidocaine, Midazolam, and Lorazepam in his body. Before he died, the doc ordered 40 more viles of 100 mg. propofol. Propofol is good for a colonoscopy because it puts you out fast and you come to really fast. It's effective for hard to sedate people. Plus it allows the doc to focus on the colonoscopy and not worry about the anesthesia.
Most docs use conscious sedation. Usually, it takes two different meds. The two medications normally given are 1)a narcotic analgesic(painkiller)-usually Demerol(meperidine) or Sublimaze(fentanyl) 2)a benzodiazepine(sedative/hypnotic)-usually Versed(midazolam) or Valium(diazepam).
I believe you should have a choice of the meds used. I think I'd find out before I have the procedure, which meds they plan to use.
Make sure to discuss any questions or concerns you have with your physician before the colonoscopy.
I wish you the very best, John.
Anna

I'm not familiar with versed and sad to say I've never asked what they gave me before colonoscopy but you will hear what's going on but your a little loopy for at least 15 minutes after But relax you're going to fine. The worst is the day before and when someone tell youcant eat after 3 that's when McDonald's Burger King,K.F.C Everything look delicious. Good luck its a breeze and if something is wrong they'll see.

johnw, me again, been there, done that, Versed for sure!!!

Hey, John,
Versed is a strong sedative, while propofol is an anesthesia. With versed you will be dopey for quite awhile after the colonoscopy. Propofol leaves your system quickly, so you won't feel drunk unless you are given a sedative along with the propofol. Ask your doc if you can talk to the anesthesia folks to find out what they prefer to use. If you tell them that you have been given versed before and had no problems, and that you are a little fearful of propofol, they would probably give you Versed. Don't forget that YOU are in charge of what goes into your body as long as your choice will not have harmful effects on you. Anesthesia folks are fairly accommodating - well, some of them are. Just talk to your doc. Don't worry, darlin, you'll be fine.
Kathy

John, I don't know which to recommend to you although I am familiar with both. You need to ask your MD. I've had a colonoscopy and the worst part was the prep. The procedure was a piece of cake. I think you are just anxious about the procedure, and, remember, that when we are in constant pain we become anxious about everything. Ask your gastroenterologist, he/she will alleviate your concern. It's such a brief procedure and such a small amount of anesthesia is used. You'll be fine. They may use another anesthesia than either of the two you mention as there are lots of safe ones. Put good soothing thoughts in your mind prior to having it done and it will be over quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. BRuthD