Posted by oracle on August 7, 2002, at 21:28:04
In reply to Your DENTIST wants to use HALCION? Wha??, posted by Jerrympls on August 7, 2002, at 20:21:52
> Interesting. I've never heard of using Halcion during dental procedures. My first reaction is that it's very unusual.
Halcion is short acting & a dentist appt is ~ a hour long.
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?
Makes the patient comfortable.
Why would a dr. use a med liek halcion instead of gas or putting you out completely?
"Putting you under" carries a significant risk, even IV sedation.
The risk vs benifit is too great. Gas does not calm you down.
Many dentists offer a benzo to their diffiuclt patients. I always
take an Atavin before seeing the demtist.
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