A 44-year-old member asked:
is versed (midazolam) for wisdom teeth extraction considered general anesthetic?
2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
No: Midazolam (versed) is a powerful but relatively short-acting benzodiazepine used for sedation before surgery. It is not an anesthetic agent. Other medications are used for general anesthesia.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. William Newtonanswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
No: This is considered conscious sedation.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated May 6, 2016
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$30 per visit with
membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.