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Was Michael Jackson killed by Propofol (Diprivan)?

July 1, 11:48 AMCelebrity Headlines ExaminerColleen Starr
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Photo of Michael Jackson's nurse Cherilyn Lee
Registered nurse and nutritionist Cherilyn Lee, who worked with Michael Jackson, poses for photos after an interview in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, June 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Was Michael Jackson killed by Propofol?

Shocking news this morning, Michael Jackson death may have been caused by the drug Propofol. According to TMZ, the very powerful drug Propofol was found in Michael Jackson's home. Propofol is also known by the brand name Diprivan. Michael Jackson may have been using the drug to help him sleep.
 

Nurse confirms Michael Jackson asked for Propofol (Diprivan)
A nutritionist and registered nurse who worked for Michael Jackson was interviewed today on Good Morning America. The RN, Cherilyn Lee said that Jackson begged her for the drug Diprivan days before his death. One of Jackson's staff embers called her and she heard Michael Jackson say He said:' Find me an anesthesiologist, I don't care how much money they want, find me an anesthesiologist to be with me here overnight and give me this IV'". She refused to help Michael Jackson telling him he might not wake up if he took the drug.

You can watch interview Cherilyn Lee's on Good Morning America here.

Propofol or Diprivan  is used to place a patient under anesthesia before surgery. It can only be given by IV. A source told TMZ that "There is no conceivable way this drug can be properly prescribed for home use." TMZ also noted that if a doctor gave Michael jackson Propofol and it caused his death, that doctor may be charged with manslaughter.
 

You can learn more about the drug Propofol (Diprivan) including the side effects on RXlist.com. Cardiac arrest is a major side effect of using the Diprivan.

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