Diprivan (Propofol) found at Michael Jackson's home

July 3, 10:57 AMCelebrity Headlines ExaminerColleen Starr

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According to breaking news reports by ABC, Propofol, known as Diprivan, has been found at Michael Jackson's home. Reports first surfaced 2 days ago that Michael Jackson may have been using Propofol when he died.

Propofol or Diprivan is used to place a patient under anesthesia before surgery. It can only be given by IV. Michael Jackson may have been taking it Diprivan to treat his insomnia. Nurse Cherilyn Lee told CNN and Good Morning America that Michael Jackson had begged her for the drug. She told CNN's Anderson Copper that Michael Jackson said, "I am so sleepy. I cannot sleep. I want to have at least eight hours of sleep,"

Diprvian has never been approved to treat insomnia.

 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.

Video of Dr. Sanjay Gupta talking about Michael Jackson alleged use of Propofol, known as Diprivan

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