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| susieQ1
- Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:50 am |
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What pain medication is usually given with Versed when a colonoscopy is done? Thanks.
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:54 pm |
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 Hi SusieQ1,
This varies a little depending upon the GI specialists preference. The procedure is not a painful one. If one is used it often is for its sedation properties. In this case, a short acting narcotic such as fentanyl is often used.
Best wishes.
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