A 44-year-old member asked:

Is versed (midazolam) for wisdom teeth extraction considered general anesthetic?

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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered

Psychiatry 43 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.

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Dr. William Newtonanswered

Pain Management 20 years experience

No: This is considered conscious sedation.

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A member asked:

Given 50 mg of versed for impacted tooth extraction. Blood pressure went from 114/52 to 169/99. Since then lucky to sleep 3-1/2 hours total.?

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A 29-year-old female asked:

There r reports of dental sedation w/ versed being very risky for kids. Why don't dentists do this in a hospital setting? How risky is it? WWYD?

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A 39-year-old member asked:

My needs dental work. The dentist wants to give him versed. Is it safe?

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A 34-year-old female asked:

My5yr old had dental surgery under general anesthesia. he had versed before and Dr said he'd forget everything he remembers it all how come?

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have a serious allergy to penicillin and midazolam and the doctors said I should be careful of drugs, does this mean im allergic to drugs like weed?

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