Question:
I am anxious for a root canal tomorrow. Although this endodontist says
no big deal - will take just over an hour, I know I will be a bundle of
nerves. He said taking Valium is ok and shouldn't interfere with the
novacaine, if I wanted to try that - plus he could add nitrous to the
mix. I called my doc for a prescription for Valium and she prescribed
Avitan instead. Does it work? Will I be a zombie for the whole day?
Any risks with also doing nitrous?
Answer:
Ativan is the same class of drug as Valium (Benzodiazepene). You won't
be a zombie, but of course if you're taking a drug that can lower your
alertness such as Ativan (or nitrous for that matter) you should go to
your appointment with someone, or at the least not drive right afterward.
