A 32-year-old member asked:
Will docs give me anything besides novocain, (procaine) like something to make me relax more?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr.answered
51 years experience
Ativan (lorazepam): This is simple and works well. Take a low dose 30 minutes before an appointment. Other items are available that are much more complex.
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Dr. Gary Lawsonanswered
Anesthesiology 23 years experience
Novocain (procaine): We don't use novocain (procaine) in the usa. It isn't advisable to take anxiolytics before your surgery, if you aren't a chronic user. It raises issues of impairment and inability to consent to a procedure. Request intravenous sedation with your procedure. If they are not skilled with IV sedation, then ask for nitrous oxide.
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Last updated Jun 10, 2014
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