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Can i take xanax before a ct scan with contrast? xanax is a daily medication for me for severe anxiety. i wasnt told not to take any medications but to not eat or drink for 2 hrs prior. can i still take my medication in the morning before the scan. if the
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The : The administration of contrast sometimes produces nausea and vomiting. It is prudent to have an empty stomach, however a pill swallowed with a mouthful of water is reasonably safe. There is no known interaction between intravenous contrast and xanax (alprazolam). You should be fine to pre-medicate, however a ct exam is very easy and much less anxiety/claustrophobia invoking than an mri.
Answered 3/20/2021
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Probably: This should not be an issue, but contact the radiologist who is performing the test to be sure before just taking any medication.
Answered 1/23/2019
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