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When having past dental work, novocain with epinephrine made made my heart race. is it available without the epinephrine?
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Many choices: Your Dentist has many anesthetic choices available, many without epinephrine. Discuss your concerns with your Dentist.
Answered 10/6/2018
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Yes: Carbocaine 3% comes to mind. Discuss with your dentist.
Answered 2/16/2017
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