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Having a root canal today. now i know xanax (alprazolam) is not dangerously interacting with local anesthetic could it be reacting with meds used to kill the nerve?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: Any medicaments used for your root canal therapy will remain within the confines of your tooth.

Answered 2/25/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Safe and recommended: because Xanax (alprazolam) may enhance the analgesic efficacy of local anesthetic. Also, Xanax (alprazolam) is considered as a drug of choice for dentist anxiety. There are no interaction between Xanax (alprazolam) and local anesthetic.

Answered 2/25/2016

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A member asked:

Having a root canal today. now i know xanax (alprazolam) is not dangerously interacting with local anesthetic could it be reacting with meds used to kill the nerve?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr. Paul Grin answered

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