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A member asked:

Which is better before a medical procedure valium ot xanax (alprazolam)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sedation preop: Depends on the procedure, your anxiety, & your doctor's preference.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/21/2020

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Dr. Kaushik Raval answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It depends : Either of them are okay. Xanax (alprazolam) is short acting and valium is long acting.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2013

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