Propofol for Anesthesia User Reviews (Page 2)

• Debhigh
• 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 mucous 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 mucous. If it doesn't get better by tomorrow I'll go see my GP. Propofol may be great for some, but not for me."

• Nadia
• 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, itchy and running nose like I had a severe cause 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 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 know about this and warn their patients, and recommend 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."

• Aaron...
• 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 after effects: 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."

• Bill...
• 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."

• Muffy...
• January 16, 2015

"I had this medicine twice. I had it for a colonoscopy and then an esophagogastrodudenoscopy. 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. "

• Granted
• 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."

• Newbie
• 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 reaction similar to a bad cold. Could not quit sneezing, runny nose, sinus pressure,etc."

• 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."

• PatG
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2019

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

• Cattail
• 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 MDs eyes were huge and he informed me about what took place. Never again. I will write it across my forehead next time!"

• SAGWIS
• 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."

• Miche...
• 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!"

• Propo...
• 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!"

• Bean
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2019

"Due to a severely painful tortuous colon, my colonoscopies all require general anaesthesia, 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 still tell, but I felt I ought to highlight this in case it is a side effect of propofol."

• MikeAdr
• March 19, 2015

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

• 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 3 days ago because of the procedure but specially for the Propofol. I love the Propofol, it was amazing my recovery, once they gave ot to me I feel sleep and I woke what looked to me 1 minute after and yet my procedure lasted 30 minutes, Propofol is very mild and I was awake and walking right after the procedure, no nauseas, no vomiting, no side effects at all, I know everybody is different and everybody reacts different 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 every and ask your doctor about it, get informed about it"

• Susan...
• 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 Popofol. Several friends have a colonoscopy with Propofol and have reported that the felt O.K. immediately afterwards but experienced long-term memory loss and depression for months after getting Propofol. All the them would never consent to Propfol in the future."

• connie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2016

"Will never allow this drug to be given to me again. woke up cateract surgery and just before surgery was completed Been three weeks Mental fog extreme fatigue memory issues , agitated, depressed and horrific headaches No want wants to hear it it a Surgeon just talked right over me when i tried to express concerns Im afraid im never going to get past all this Horrible horrible drug Never again"

• Grim...
• September 30, 2016

Diprivan (propofol) "I was given this drug in 2012/ I've been experiencing dementia stages, delirium eight weeks post surgery. Then again dementia stages within a year, then again dementia stages with two days of delirium. Then I had another episode about 3 to 5 Day dementia like symptoms. 2016, I was experiencing dementia symptoms seven days straight, then was found on the seventh day and delirium stage hospitalized, drug culture came back with no drugs in my system. There are told to put me in restraints never Happened my family was holding me down, two security guards on my feet, and then a nurse came in said I was spitting, she came down on me with an elbow knocking out my top teeth bottom tooth on the left side of my jaw! I need help and answers. Many others out there. No help from no one, doctors neurologists etc. do not want to address the issue."

• Astrid
• November 20, 2019

"Second negative reaction to propofol. I explained my first reaction to all staff - 8 different people. I was very combative on both occasions but this time I pulled out the endoscope which is very dangerous . I will never agree to this drug again."

• Pab
• November 17, 2019

"I went for upper and lower GI check up. I have had 7 in the past. This time they used propofol. I did not like it. I felt weird when it went in, when I woke up my heart rate (HR) was around 40-45 bpm it took a long time to get up. I felt weak, sort of sick. I had bitten my lip. I am 5 days out still having sweats, anxiety, feel like I have a cold but I don't. Never will I let them use this drug again. Praying it gets out of my system soon. Bad drug. Too much for a scope procedure."

• lieng...
• December 21, 2007

"I had a procedure yesterday where I was given Propofol with Lidicane. 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 sever cold. I took Bendryl 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."

• Sunni...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2019

"I had my fifth colonoscopy and second endoscopy done last week. I assumed I would do as well as in the past. I was easily put under with no issues, but my trouble started when I woke up after the procedure. I began to sneeze non stop and my nose started to run like a faucet. I asked the nurse if this was normal. Was told it happens to a few patients. I went home. Thought it would get better in a few hours, but it got worse and 9 days later, I'm still suffering. I noticed it gets worse in sunlight and office lighting. I will never let them use propofol again. I'm hoping this will eventually subside. If not, I will go to a ENT to see what they can do. Think twice and ask what your doctor plans to use before your procedure."

• Vineg...
• August 20, 2020

"2010 had a colonoscopy. Not sure what anesthesia was used, but I had no issues other than sleepy afterwards. 2018 had outpatient surgery for a torn meniscus. First experience with propofol and it was excellent. No side affects, up and around that afternoon, eating normally. August 2020, had another colonoscopy with propfol as the anesthesia. Woke up in recovery cold and shivering. Once I got home, awful headache, sore mouth, blister on the tip of my tongue, sore throat, runny nose, cough and pain in my jaws, slight swelling and tenderness in the glands. Presuming the cold symptoms are from the oxygen cannula from what I have read here. The headache likely from dehydration. But the jaw issues and the to huge blister make no sense. I’m 66 and have had lots of surgeries and procedures, including dental and I have never had any problem with jaw clenching. Something doesn’t seem quite right. Not sure I want this again."

• Slick
• December 11, 2019

"Had colonoscopy yesterday, and have had at least 6 surgeries and procedures in the last few years with me specifically mentioning my desire for propofol. Had no symptoms of a cold beforehand. Woke up with nose running, severe sore throat, headache and cough, chills, and the absolute feeling of having a cold. Lasted for the rest of the night, feeling better this morning, but still with sore throat and headache. So confused about this till start reading this thread. Why this happened on this procedure and not the others is a mystery, and concerning."