Propofol for Anesthesia User Reviews (Page 2)

• Aar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2016

"Upper endoscopy with propofol. I'm prone to panic attacks and nervous around drugs. But I can see now why some people call propofol a miracle drug. I had a mild burning sensation in my arm as it was injected, like a slight bee sting, lasted 10 seconds. I don't remember falling asleep, but it must have been 20 seconds or less. I had no memory of the procedure, nor any discomfort. I woke up in a new room what felt like an instant later. Mild aftereffects: drowsy, loopy/euphoric (everything seemed funny), my limbs were heavy and I was a bit unsteady. But I was mentally alert, able to start eating, dressing, and using my phone to type emails within minutes of waking. Easy, easy procedure, so if you're an anxious type like me, don't worry."

• Nad...
• September 10, 2013

"I was administered propofol for a colonoscopy for the first time. I did work like magic - fast out, fast in. But as I got home, I began sneezing, had itchy eyes and tears, an itchy and running nose like I had a severe case of allergy, which I never had before. The nurse called me the next day and asked how I was doing. When I described my symptoms, she said it is in no way related to what was done to me during the colonoscopy. I was unconvinced and Googled propofol's side effects. I am glad that quite a few people had the same side effect of propofol. I wish doctors and nurses knew about this and warned their patients and recommended a remedy. This side effect is not a big deal, but I wish I knew about it and was prepared. I hope it subsides soon."

• Bil...
• July 21, 2014

"I had a colonoscopy, which was the first one I had. I am 54 years old and elected to have this to be proactive. I have to say I am normally nervous when general anesthesia is administered because the first time I had surgery (neck surgery), I had a violent reaction involving nausea and vomiting. I had never had Diprivan (propofol) as an anesthetic, but I was told by the doctor that this medicine has an anti-nausea effect. He was absolutely correct. It was an awesome experience. I am a person who gets sick from taking even mild pain pills and any kind of anesthesia. I have to say it was great. I had no side effects whatsoever. The recovery time was nothing. I felt great when I came out of it. It felt like taking a short nap."

• Deb...
• October 8, 2017

"This was my second colonoscopy and my first using Propofol. I was not showing any signs of a cold prior to getting on the gurney. I was out like a light quickly, but when I woke up, I was full of mucus and coughing like crazy. My throat was so sore that I could barely swallow, and it was extremely difficult for me to speak. My procedure was on Friday, and it is now Sunday, and although my throat feels much better, I'm still coughing up mucus. If it doesn't get better by tomorrow, I'll go see my GP. Propofol may be great for some, but not for me."

• Zak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2017

"Today I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy, and propofol was used. I am a very, very anxious person. I started with my anxiety attacks three days ago because of the procedure, but especially for the propofol. I love the propofol, it was amazing my recovery. Once they gave it to me, I fell asleep, and I woke what looked to me like one minute after, and yet my procedure lasted thirty minutes. Propofol is very mild, and I was awake and walking right after the procedure. No nausea, no vomiting, no side effects at all. I know everybody is different, and everybody reacts differently, but it is what I think the best anesthesia so far. If you are like me, anxious and scared of everything, just relax, take a deep breath, think everything through, and ask your doctor about it. Get informed about it."

• New...
• September 26, 2017

"Had colonoscopy September 2017 and was given propofol as anesthesia. Woke up great after the procedure, but nose was stuffy. Was told oxygen does that as it dries out your nasal passages. Went home and had a reaction similar to a bad cold. Could not quit sneezing, runny nose, sinus pressure, etc."

• SAG...
• September 1, 2013

"I likewise experienced continuous sneezing immediately after a colonoscopy, which continued for several hours. My right nostril was itching and nose 'running' for several hours. Glad to read similar side effects from propofol."

• Mic...
• January 5, 2013

"Was given propofol today for an endoscopy. It worked great, except that my nose has been tickling ever since, and I have been sneezing continuously. The only thing that made the sneezing subside was exercising. I hope tomorrow is sneeze-free!"

• Gra...
• July 20, 2017

"Woke up coughing from a colonoscopy in which propofol was used. My mouth was filled with mucus, my nose was full and running (used 1/2 box of tissues), my throat was horribly painful, and when the doctor came to see what was wrong, I couldn't tell him because I now had laryngitis and couldn't be understood. No one ever suctioned my mouth. It is now two days later, and my voice is coming back, my throat is getting better, my nose is clear, but I am still coughing up mucus. I will need to have it checked because I don't want to be diagnosed with aspirated pneumonia, which is a common side effect. I will never use this drug again. Have had two other colonoscopies in the past and had no side effects. Ask for another drug."

• Mac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2018

"Propofol put me into anaphylactic shock. I've had several colonoscopies, but I had never taken propofol before. I was asked if I were allergic to eggs or soy. I said no, but I said I have a severe allergy to polyethylene glycol (PEG), which is why I can't take GoLytely or Miralax. I was never told that, besides eggs and soy, propofol is made with propylene glycol (PG), virtually the same as PEG. I nearly died, and now I have a slew of physical problems. Only take propofol if you are certain you are not sensitive to PEG or PG (macrogols). I think this allergy is under-reported."

• Arg...
• October 26, 2016

"First colonoscopy at age 56. Doctor had explained during consult I would be given propofol to induce anesthesia. I found it hilarious that just before I was induced by the anesthesiologist, they were playing Michael Jackson's 'You Wanna Be Starting Something' over the PA in the ceiling (Michael Jackson died from propofol). Anyway, the anesthesiologist pumped in the propofol, and in under 10 secs I was gone. I felt the drug acting on my brain just before I went under and said, 'here it comes', and then I was totally out. Woke up in recovery, instantly fully awake but felt just slightly fuzzy. Was unsteady on my feet for about 5 mins. That's it. No bad side effects. The prep was not bad at all. Colonoscopy is no big deal at all."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2019

"The nasal cannula (delivering oxygen while under) is causing nasal drip and sneezing, not propofol. I have had several injections in my lower back and knee. Yesterday, they did my back, but afterward, I had continuous sneezing and the right side of my nose dripping, still today. This procedure used a nasal cannula, and since my back was higher than my head, I laid my head on my right side. Propofol was great, but I want to stop sneezing."

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2017

"I need frequent colonoscopies because I'm high-risk for colon cancer. Colonoscopy drugs/anesthesia are the main risk factors in this exam, and I have experienced terrible side effects from sedation, so I do my exams unsedated. My new gastro talked me into propofol, and it was a disaster... low BP requiring pressors, and the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists had to call the anesthesiologist to basically keep me from dying. Needless to say, the colonoscopy was not even started due to the problems with propofol. Several friends have had a colonoscopy with propofol and have reported that they felt okay immediately afterward but experienced long-term memory loss and depression for months after getting propofol. All of them would never consent to propofol in the future."

• Muf...
• January 16, 2015

"I had this medicine twice. I had it for a colonoscopy and then an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Both times, it was a great experience. I went to sleep and woke up with no hangover, not drowsy, perfectly fine. I'd do it again with no hesitation."

• Pro...
• April 30, 2015

"I had a colonoscopy a few days ago and propofol was used as the anesthesia. The doctor said he was injecting it into my IV, and I felt a little burning sensation in my hand, and then I was awake and in the recovery room. No drowsiness, no nausea - I drank some juice, got dressed, and went home, where I felt absolutely fine the rest of the day!"

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2011

"My husband had a procedure a week before mine and received propofol and felt wonderful, awake, alert, and ready to drive home - not so fast. As for me - not the same result. After the procedure, I slept for 2 days and for the next 2-3 days, my balance was off. If I tried to pick something off the floor, I would fall forward, and when I stood up, I'd fall backward. I couldn't shower for 4 days (drop the soap and I would lose my balance and fall forward. In my case, a major central nervous side effect.)"

• Mik...
• March 19, 2015

"The doctor used propofol for a colonoscopy. I was out very quickly and recovered without any recollection of the procedure or a 'hangover.' I would certainly recommend this for this type of procedure. Overall, the procedure was very uneventful and pleasant."

• Bea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2019

"Due to a severely painful, tortuous colon, my colonoscopies all require general anesthesia, propofol being the drug used in this case. I never feel any discomfort during injection, and it knocks me out cold within seconds. This most recent occurrence of being administered propofol for colonoscopy has left me with a pain in my throat on one side, a bit like the pain associated with tonsillitis. I also have that weird smell/taste at the back of my throat and sinuses, which I usually experience right before I experience the symptoms of a common cold. It may just be coincidence - perhaps I do have a cold, time will still tell, but I felt I ought to highlight this in case it is a side effect of propofol."

• Anonymous
• November 11, 2009

Propofol "I am a fifty-year-old female getting a colonoscopy for the very first time, and the doctors used this drug to 'put me under,' and it was the greatest feeling ever. This is the way to go for all needing to get this procedure done!!!"

• lie...
• December 21, 2007

"I had a procedure yesterday where I was given propofol with lidocaine. I don't know if this is a side effect, but when I went in for the test, I was fine. No s/s of a cold. When I awoke, I was sneezing, had a runny nose, watery eyes that burned when the light hit them. It was s/s of a severe cold. I took Benadryl last night and was better today, but still had it. I have taken Sudafed, and it seems to help. Side effect of the med???? I don't know."

• AdR...
• May 19, 2015

"I had an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy on May 18, and propofol was used. Like many other comments on here, you are out in seconds. No pain or discomfort. You wake up feeling a little groggy, but that's all. No need to be frightened of any procedure if you are being put under with this drug."

• Adr...
• April 26, 2014

"I was given propofol IV prior to a colonoscopy procedure. I was out within seconds of administration of the medicine. The next thing I remember is half an hour later being told that all the procedure has finished. I had no nausea or other side effects. I ordered a taxi and went straight to the office, where I worked for the rest of the day."

• ozz...
• November 19, 2008

Propofol "I was given Diprivan as an anesthetic during a recent breast lumpectomy. Apart from some post-anesthetic shivering in recovery (nurses gave me a pre-warmed blanket, which worked well), I had absolutely no side effects. Woke feeling bright, alert, and hungry. My anesthetist agreed it is her anesthetic of choice."

• Anonymous
• May 22, 2009

Propofol "Diprivan was successfully used to anesthetize me for a minor procedure lasting 5-10 minutes. It worked beautifully. I don't remember a thing, and 'waking up' was actually pleasant. No side effects - it wore off quickly, and I was running errands within hours. (Probably shouldn't have, but I was able to). I would recommend this drug to my friends."

• Cat...
• September 10, 2014

"I was having an endoscopy. I usually had Versed, and it was great. This particular time, I was given propofol and had ventricular tachycardia. When I woke up, the MD's eyes were huge, and he informed me about what took place. Never again. I will write it across my forehead next time!"