To minimize any anxiety that may be associated with your dental treatment we offer the option of premedication with Halcion (.25). Halcion is a safe and effective conscious sedative when used in the dental office under careful monitoring. The medication will wear off within hours after the dental treatment has been completed. You will be drowsy for the remainder of the day and will need rest. A monitoring fee of $199 will be charged for the license to monitor a patient while on Halcion.
Some important information:
- This form must be signed prior to taking the medication.
- Your reaction time may be affected while taking this medication and retrograde amnesio may occur. You will need assistance until this time passes.
- Use of this medication is not recommended if you are sensitive to benzodiazepines (Valium, Versed, Ativan, etc), have acute narrow angle glaucoma or have liver or kidney disease.
- Some side effects of this medication may include amnesia, anxiety, slurred speech, nausea, hiccups and increased salivation.
- Possible drug interactions may occur if you are taking a CNS depressant or nelfinavir, ritonavir or indinavir.
- Increased serum levels and prolonged effects of the medication can occur if the following medications are being taken in conjunction with Medazolam:
- Other benzodiazepines (Valium, Ativan)
- Erythromycin
- Ketoconazole
- Miconazloe