Will valium and halcion (triazolam) sedate me for a root canal?

Don't use either...: Ask your dentist before having the work done. The dentist may feel it is appropriate to check with your tpt (trusted primary physician), as well as which particular medicine to take before, or the night before. (halcion is an older sedative used for sleep; Valium is an old anxiolytics; both these names are brand names. These plus xanax, (alprazolam) serax, Ativan etc r all in diazepam family of drugs.

Both Can Be Good: Both of these drugs have been used successfully to reduce anxiety & fear prior to dental procedures. Obviously, they must be prescribed & monitored by your dentist or endodontist. These are not drugs you should be using by yourself without supervision. Also, remember that they do not provide any anesthetic benefits...They only reduce anxiety & make you more mellow. Oh, you'll need a driver too.

Could : Usually one or the other medication is used. Be careful on mixing medications as this can have some potential side effects. Consult with your dentist.