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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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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.
Answered 8/16/2016
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Safe, recommended: because Xanax (alprazolam) may enhance the analgesic efficacy of local anesthetic.
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