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Can Cocaine Be Taken Before Or After A Colonoscopy?
Question: I experimented with cocaine in my twenties so I know what it does. but i never use today. im 53. I recently scheduled a colonoscopy. I person told me cocaine might curb my appetite so as to make the prep day easier... does coke interfere with any of the drugs, sedation. or anything else utilized during a colonoscopy?
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Cocaine could significantly interfere with this procedure. It can cause cardiac arrhythmia which coupled with the anesthetic significantly increases your chances of dying during an otherwise very safe procedure. Don't worry about your appetite -- the risks of cocaine FAR outweigh any potential benefit. It isn't worth risking your life.
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Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question.
Cocaine could significantly interfere with this procedure. It can cause cardiac arrhythmia which coupled with the anesthetic significantly increases your chances of dying during an otherwise very safe procedure. Don't worry about your appetite -- the risks of cocaine FAR outweigh any potential benefit. It isn't worth risking your life.
In the future, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below, because we receive nearly double the payment from this website for direct questions. After asking a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (XXXX). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
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