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A member asked:
Why can't you have caffeine before root canal or is it because they gave me valium? how long after can you have caffeine?
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Caffeine : Caffeine can decrease the efficiency of dental anesthetic and longevity. You can have caffeine shortly after your dental visit.
Answered 3/2/2019
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Counteraction: Usually valium is prescribed for patients that are anxious. It has a depressive action on the central nervous system. The goal of the medication is to relax and calm a patient prior to treatment. Caffeine has an opposite action and stimulates the central nervous system. This will excite you and can make you more anxious. So you would not want to take both of these medications at the same time!
Answered 9/11/2019
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Caffeine: It would reverse some of sedative effect of valium. Recommend waiting till next morning when soreness is down, unless your dentist recommended otherwise.
Answered 8/23/2016
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