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A 30-year-old female asked:

I need a root canal with local anesthesia for my molar tooth. i now take 0.25 mg xanax (alprazolam) 3 times a day for my anxiety. is it safe to have anesthesia?

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Dr. Justin Nelsonanswered

Pediatric Dentistry 18 years experience

Yes: Yes, just let your dentist/endodontist know what current meds you are on if they are going to use anything else besides local anesthetic.

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Dr. Paul Grinanswered

Pain Management 38 years experience

Safe, recommended: because Xanax (alprazolam) may enhance the analgesic efficacy of local anesthetic.

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