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A member asked:
My dad took 4mg of lorazapam before an mri - now he is acting loopy?
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Not unusual: Just make sure your dad doesn't operate any machinery or try to drive a car. Drive him to his MRI appointment and he should be properly sedated for the exam. Don't let him drive for the remainder of the day.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Sedatives usually: Make the patient act or appear drunk. Alcohol could be considered a sedative as well. We usually use diazepan (valium) but Lorazepam is also often used if a patient is anxious for his MRI study.
Answered 5/12/2016
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