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Doctor has recommended dormicum 15mg tablet 3 hours before colposcopy and biopsy procedure. is this correct? research shows peak effect<1 hour.

Q: doctor has recommended dormicum 15mg tablet 3 hours before colposcopy and biopsy procedure. is this correct? research shows peak effect<1 hour.

Can ask doctor: Anti anxiety medications are not usually needed prior to a Colposcopy as it is simply an examination of the cervix under a microscope. Perhaps your doctor felt you needed it for specific reasons. You can contact your doctor and clarify the plan.

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Can ask doctor: Anti anxiety medications are not usually needed prior to a Colposcopy as it is simply an examination of the cervix under a microscope. Perhaps your doctor felt you needed it for specific reasons. You can contact your doctor and clarify the plan.

Answered 4/3/2016

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Doctor has recommended dormicum 15mg tablet 3 hours before colposcopy and biopsy procedure. is this correct? research shows peak effect<1 hour.

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