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Can Xanax Be Taken After Colonoscopy?

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Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016
Question: Hello,
I had a colonoscopy this morning at 7am.
Is it safe to take .5mg of Xanax for anxiety this evening?

Thank you for your response.

To clarify, I already had the the procedure this morning. My concern is any negitive interactions with the medicine that was given to put me to sleep
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Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can take tab xanax

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.

yes you can take tab xanax in evening to relieve anxiety. But you should do proper preparation before the procedure. Preparation of cleaning the bowel.

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health


Brief Answer:
Which medicines have been prescribed to you

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back

Yes you can take tab xanax post procedure also.

What are the medicines which have been given to you let me know?
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Can Xanax Be Taken After Colonoscopy?

Brief Answer: Yes you can take tab xanax Detailed Answer: Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. yes you can take tab xanax in evening to relieve anxiety. But you should do proper preparation before the procedure. Preparation of cleaning the bowel. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health Brief Answer: Which medicines have been prescribed to you Detailed Answer: Welcome back Yes you can take tab xanax post procedure also. What are the medicines which have been given to you let me know?