Avitan before Root Canal

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julie123 - 07 Nov 2006 18:49 GMT

I am anxious for a root canal tomorrow. Although this endodontist says
no big deal - will take just over an hour, I know I will be a bundle of
nerves. He said taking Valium is ok and shouldn't interfere with the
novacaine, if I wanted to try that - plus he could add nitrous to the
mix. I called my doc for a prescription for Valium and she prescribed
Avitan instead. Does it work? Will I be a zombie for the whole day?
Any risks with also doing nitrous? Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks

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Steven Bornfeld - 07 Nov 2006 20:04 GMT

> I am anxious for a root canal tomorrow. Although this endodontist says
> no big deal - will take just over an hour, I know I will be a bundle of
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> Any risks with also doing nitrous? Any feedback is appreciated.
> Thanks

Ativan is the same class of drug as Valium (Benzodiazepene). You won't
be a zombie, but of course if you're taking a drug that can lower your
alertness such as Ativan (or nitrous for that matter) you should go to
your appointment with someone, or at the least not drive right afterward.

Steve

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Newbie - 08 Nov 2006 22:11 GMT

>I am anxious for a root canal tomorrow. Although this endodontist says
>no big deal - will take just over an hour, I know I will be a bundle of
>nerves. He said taking Valium is ok and shouldn't interfere with the
>novacaine, if I wanted to try that - plus he could add nitrous to the
>mix. I called my doc for a prescription for Valium and she prescribed
>Avitan instead. Does it work?

You bet it does !

>Will I be a zombie for the whole day?

Probably, but all individuals are different.

>Any risks with also doing nitrous?

You won't need it.

>Any feedback is appreciated.
>Thanks

Welcomed

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