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Is Versed Necessary For Colonoscopy?
I have to get a colonoscopy soon . Male 58. Never done before. Paperwork said they use fentanyl with versed. I can handle fentanyl but terrified of what I ve read about versed. Had surgery for hernia & hydrocele about 10 yrs. ago but don t remember anything from that. Would versed have been used for that. Now I don t want the versed & have read that Dr. has given to people not wanting it. Everyone handles med. different but is the versed that necessary.
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Firstly, if you cooperate and handle a little discomfort well, you may not need any drugs at all. However, if you find the procedure too distressing or painful, then you will require sedation which can be given with fentanyl with or without versed. However, versed is a very safe drug that is routinely used for short procedures. So please be rest assured and use it if required rather than bearing with discomfort and pain.
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