Hi How Does Xanax Help With Surgery? I Am Panic

Posted on Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Question: Hi

how does xanax help with surgery? i am panic attack sufferer? i need help

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Reduces anxiety

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Xanax is an anxiolytic. It reduces anxiety therefore reduces blood pressure fluctuations and stable heart rate which are essential for any surgery.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do ask doubts if any.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (22 hours later)

does it interfere with local anasthetic?? how does xanax actually help

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Does not interfere

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

It does not interfere with anesthesia.

It reduces heart rate and prevents stress induced hypertension. Also, acts as a sedative.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar