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Will Xanax Help In Relaxing Before Dentist Appointment?

I have a dentist appointment where I need help relaxing as they do not have gas, and I will only be given novacane. I asked my Dr for something to take the edge off. I am 58 yr old female she gave me .25 xanax and said to take it an hour before my appt along with a second pill to take if the first isnt enough. Do you believe this will be enough to relax me for this appointment which I am very stressed and fearful?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Yes this option should be good enough to help you relax. You may take the second tablet as well. I presume that you would be having multiple sessions with your dentist. If at al that has not helped you then you may take propranolol instead of this medication.(Xanax).
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
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Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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Will Xanax Help In Relaxing Before Dentist Appointment?

Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Yes this option should be good enough to help you relax. You may take the second tablet as well. I presume that you would be having multiple sessions with your dentist. If at al that has not helped you then you may take propranolol instead of this medication.(Xanax). Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.