Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Asked 7 months ago

Does propofol cause nausea and vomiting?

I have a minor surgery coming up next month, and the doctor mentioned Propofol for anesthesia. I always get really bad nausea and vomiting after anesthesia. Does Propofol usually cause these side effects?

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Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I had a minor procedure under propofol just last month. Actually, it is supposed to have anti-nausea properties, but I still felt extremely nauseous and threw up once after waking up. The hospital staff gave me some medication for it immediately and I felt much better.

Sneha Iyer Sneha Iyer Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, while propofol usually causes less nausea than other anesthetics, some people still react to it. Just inform your anesthesiologist beforehand so they can give you preventative anti-nausea medication.

Aanya Goel Aanya Goel Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Propofol is actually famous for being very gentle on the stomach! 😊 Most people wake up feeling completely fine, but if you do feel a bit green, just tell the nurse and they will fix you right up! 👍

Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

If you are experiencing continuous vomiting after anesthesia, please do not ignore it. I once downplayed severe nausea after a minor day-care procedure and got severely dehydrated, so contact your doctor or hospital immediately if it doesn't stop.

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Pooja Malhotra Pooja Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan, medical procedures ke baad nausea hona normal hai, but actually propofol is known to cause less vomiting compared to other options. If you are feeling too uneasy, just tell your doctor na, they will give a simple tablet.

Arvind Swamy Arvind Swamy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Anesthesia reactions vary heavily from person to person, so don't rely on random internet forums to diagnose this. If you or a family member is scheduled for propofol, speak directly to your anesthesiologist about your history of motion sickness or post-op nausea.

Ishaan Verma Ishaan Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I had wisdom teeth surgery under propofol sedation and I woke up feeling super dizzy and a bit sick to my stomach. It went away in a few hours after I just rested and sipped some plain water, so don't sweat it too much.

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