Avera Medical Minute: Dangers Of Diprivan

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By KSFY Staff

Story Created: Jul 8, 2009 at 5:47 PM CST

Story Updated: Jul 8, 2009 at 5:47 PM CST

It has been reported that Michael Jackson was addicted to powerful painkillers including oxycontin and demerol.

Sources also say propofol, more commonly known by its trade name diprivan, was among the drugs removed from Jackson's rented mansion.

Dr. Kimberlee Mckay from Avera McKennan Hospital joined KSFY to explain more about this drug.

Click the video link to see the interview.

For more information on this topic or any other we cover, call 877-AT-AVERA.

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