Why PROPOFOL* (Propofol ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of PROPOFOL: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.98)

(based on 161 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** PROPOFOL
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Colonoscopy*53
2Endoscopy7
3Surgery5
4Insomnia2
5Carpal tunnel decompression1
6General anaesthesia*1
7Oral surgery1
8Endoscopy upper gastrointestinal tract1
9Breast lump removal1
10Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of PROPOFOL **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Pain*30
2Somnolence27
3Burning sensation21
4Anxiety13
5Amnesia12
6Oropharyngeal pain11
7Dizziness11
8Euphoric mood10
9Lethargy9
10Sneezing8
11Disturbance in attention8
12Memory impairment7
13Cough7
14Depression7
15Fatigue7
16Agitation6
17Oedema5
18Cognitive disorder5
19Screaming5
20Adverse drug reaction5

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for PROPOFOL

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Propofol (Propofol, Propofol fresenius, Fresofol, Propofol-lipuro, Disoprivan, Propoven, Diprivan)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com