Xanax for medical procedure?

Question:

Can anyone give me any feed back on using xanax for a medical procedure? My doc prescribed it because I am very anxious over a painful medical test I have to have. I was under the impression that xanax is usually for generalised anxiety disorder. I don't have generalised anxiety problems, its just over this one test. I had this test once before(without a sedative) and had a panic attack. I am supposed to take one .25mg pill 30 minutes prior and can repeat with a second dose if necessary. Any feedback on the meds would be appreciated.

Answers:
It is very common for Xanax to be prescribed for a medical procedure, especially if you are known to be anxious. The dose that you wrote is also the most common way to take it for a medical procedure. It is perfectly acceptable to take this medication if you are nervous for a procedure - it works in your brain to decrease this anxiety. Take the first dose as directed. Take the second dose if you still feel very anxious about your procedure.
While Xanax can be used for generalized anxiety disorder, it is more commonly used for acute anxiety as needed. Antidepressants, such as Paxil, are more commonly used for generalized anxiety disorder.
The most common side effect of Xanax is drowsiness, so make sure somebody can drive you to the doctor's office/hospital for your procedure.
While Xanax can be addictive when taken for long periods of time, it is highly unlikely that you would become addicted to this medication after taking 2 pills for a procedure.
Valium is also a benzodiazepine and works in exactly the same way as Xanax - it just stays in the body for a longer period of time. It also has the same risk of addiction - very unlikely when taking it for one procedure. There is no reason to take Valium over Xanax, as they are in the same class and work the same way.

Xanax is a benzodiazepine which has very addictive properties because of the way it affects the brain.

Panic attacks are the result of anxiety disorder so I wouldn't rule out the fact you may have this disorder. xanax can be addictive if taken in bigger doses and on a regular basis. What your Dr. is recommending wouldn't hurt you. It is a great sedative for taking the test. It's a great med. Try this website and you can read a lot more. www.panicsurvivor.com.

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If i were you i would just go in and try to stay calm while having the procedure done. Xanax is very very addictive and once you start you can't stop.

You should be fine. .25mg is such a low dose you probably won't even feel it.

Xanax for medical procedure?

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