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When getting a lover biopsy is a sedative given? i have anxiety disorder & may start having attacks been having alot lately

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask your surgeon: Tell the provider that you have generalized anxiety and would like a medication before the procedure in order to reduce any "attacks". Then continue to follow up with your mental health provider

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ask your doctor: A sedative is not always given before a liver biopsy. However if you anticipate having problems with anxiety around this procedure talk to your doctor about giving you something to take before the procedure. If you do take a sedative before the procedure you would need someone to drive you home afterwards.

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