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What Are The Side Effects Of Propofol?

I had a novasure ablation 8 months ago with general anesthesia one being propofol. Within 2 days i developed anxiety and insomnia. No one was able to tell me why. I went to many doctors. Some said hormones. Well i just had an endoscopy under propofol. It went well however i am wide awake. A little anxiety, not as bad as before and hoping it doesnt get worse but insomnia. I am assuming its the propofol. Will i ever get better.
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Side effects of propofol are

CV: Myocardial ischemia; hypotension; bradycardia; decreased cardiac output; hypertension (especially in children).
CNS: Amorous behavior; movement hypotonia; hallucinations; neuropathy; opisthotonos.
DERM: Rash.
EENT: Conjunctival hyperemia; nystagmus.
META: Hyperlipidemia.
RESP: Apnea; cough; respiratory acidosis during weaning.
OTHER: Asthenia; burning, stinging or pain at injection site; fever.

You have mostly CNS side effects
The effects are only temporary and will wear off over time.




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Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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What Are The Side Effects Of Propofol?

Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Side effects of propofol are CV: Myocardial ischemia; hypotension; bradycardia; decreased cardiac output; hypertension (especially in children). CNS: Amorous behavior; movement hypotonia; hallucinations; neuropathy; opisthotonos. DERM: Rash. EENT: Conjunctival hyperemia; nystagmus. META: Hyperlipidemia. RESP: Apnea; cough; respiratory acidosis during weaning. OTHER: Asthenia; burning, stinging or pain at injection site; fever. You have mostly CNS side effects The effects are only temporary and will wear off over time. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. Mumbai