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Is Ativan Advisable Before A Nerve Conduction Study?

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Posted on Sat, 2 Apr 2016
Question: Can I take Ativan before an emg and nerve conduction studies
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, can be used, just enough to relax, not sleep

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Yes, you can take the ativan, only enough to relax you , not to put you to sleep because you need to be awake for the test.

The use of these types of medication is recommended by some institutions performing these tests for persons needing them.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Michelle Gibson James

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Is Ativan Advisable Before A Nerve Conduction Study?

Brief Answer: yes, can be used, just enough to relax, not sleep Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Yes, you can take the ativan, only enough to relax you , not to put you to sleep because you need to be awake for the test. The use of these types of medication is recommended by some institutions performing these tests for persons needing them. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions