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PhobicInUSA
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Hi I have complex PTSD with medical and dental phobia. I've let things get bad but now have forced myself to get an appointment to find out just how bad. I've talked with my primary Dr about what to medication might be best to use on top of my daily 2 mg of Valium twice a day. This is not her normal field as she usually tries to prescribe as little serious medication like this as possible I am trying to find additional information to bring to my Dr. I can't afford the out of pocket cost for iv sedation or laughing gas, the dental work is going to be bad enough, so unless the ghost of Ed McMahon shows up with a big fat check my only option is oral is my only option. I only want something to take during the treatment since I know these meds tend to make you quickly dependent and I'm already on 2 mg of valium. I admit if it was safer I would love something leading up to and after but I'm determined to deal with the emotional stuff as long as I know I will have extra help during actual work.
I'm in the US so Halcion is one possibility yet i see that Temazepam is an option. diphenhydramine Benadryl gives me involuntary movements and vocalizations so that is not an option. My Dr considered xanax and is leaning to halcion. She is waiting to prescribe after the dentist visit to get diagnosed and he estimates the # of visits that will be necessary. I and my family have a history of odd reactions to medications so she wanted me to test a partial dose at home with family before the actual treatment starts just to be on the safe side.
I'm in the US so Halcion is one possibility yet i see that Temazepam is an option. diphenhydramine Benadryl gives me involuntary movements and vocalizations so that is not an option. My Dr considered xanax and is leaning to halcion. She is waiting to prescribe after the dentist visit to get diagnosed and he estimates the # of visits that will be necessary. I and my family have a history of odd reactions to medications so she wanted me to test a partial dose at home with family before the actual treatment starts just to be on the safe side.