Posted by Jerrympls on August 7, 2002, at 20:21:52
In reply to Re: My dentist wants to use Halcion; concerned, posted by susan C on August 7, 2002, at 10:15:12
Interesting. I've never heard of using Halcion during dental procedures. My first reaction is that it's very unusual. I know for surgical procedures, common practice is to give a dose of Versed (benzo) to help calm any anxiety. So - what purpose does the halcion serve - I mean, is it used to put the patient asleep while doing the dental work? or to only achieve a hypnotic state of some sort so the patient doesn't feel pain? Why would a dr. use a med liek halcion instead of gas or putting you out completely? I would chose either of those before taking halcion - because for me halcion has hardly any effect . I'd want to me OUT cold if the doc's gonna do an extended session of drilling, pulling, etc. And if the doc is using it strictly to calm anxieties during procedures, halcion - from my knowledge - wouldn't be anywhere near the best choice of med.
Hmm......perhaps I'm just in the dark. Is this really a common thing?
Jerry
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