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The surgeon said that an hour before surgery i need to take a certain pill that i assume is a "chill pill" to relieve anxiety. what is in this?
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Is this for dental : Surgery? If so, is the dentist or oral surgeon going to prescribe the medication? If not, does he want you to see your physician to prescribe it? Need to get this figured out - so ask. He might be referring to a benzodiazapine but the only way for you to really know is to ask.
Answered 2/5/2014
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