Can Xanax Be Taken After Colonoscopy?

Posted on Sat, 11 Jun 2016

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Sat, 11 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello,
I had a colonoscopy this morning at 7am.
Is it safe to take .5mg of Xanax for anxiety this evening?

Thank you for your response.

To clarify, I already had the the procedure this morning. My concern is any negitive interactions with the medicine that was given to put me to sleep

Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can take tab xanax

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.

yes you can take tab xanax in evening to relieve anxiety. But you should do proper preparation before the procedure. Preparation of cleaning the bowel.

I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health

Brief Answer:
Which medicines have been prescribed to you

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back

Yes you can take tab xanax post procedure also.

What are the medicines which have been given to you let me know?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina