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Is It Safe To Take Xanax Everyday Before Heart Bypass Surgery?

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Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 2014
Question: Is it okay to take Xanax which I take every day, before heart bypass surgery? Should I not take Xanax 24 hours before heart bypass surgery? Surgery is quadruple bypass scheduled tomorrow morning 10/20/2014 at 630 am. Afraid of interaction with anesthesia
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is ok to take Xanax before surgery...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, you can take Xanax safely every day before heart bypass surgery. It will help reduce anxiety of the surgery. There is no problem and no interaction with anesthesia.

Wish good luck for tomorrow!
God bless!
Dr.Benard
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Is It Safe To Take Xanax Everyday Before Heart Bypass Surgery?

Brief Answer: Yes, it is ok to take Xanax before surgery... Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, you can take Xanax safely every day before heart bypass surgery. It will help reduce anxiety of the surgery. There is no problem and no interaction with anesthesia. Wish good luck for tomorrow! God bless! Dr.Benard