On the day of surgery do the anti- anxiety drugs kick in pretty fast?

[Beebz]

I hope so

[Dutchie]

Dr. Hasson gave me 20mg valium even though I didnt really want it. But it took about 30 minutes to kick in and I was happy I took it, because it really helped to relax me

[voxman]

I don't know what Dr. Mohebi gave me but I found out later I told the same story twice to the girls working on my head.

[esrec]

You moving fwd with the study w/ SMG-what's the date?

 

I had 20mg of valium in the morning, and 10mg more after lunch. I require alot to get knocked out for whatever reason.

 

I would hit up Matt or Janna with some of these questions you've had. They are always available. But you're in good hands.

[TakingThePlunge]

I refused anti-anxiety drugs with my first hair transplant because I felt relaxed and didn't think I needed it. Was I wrong! I was excruciatingly restless during the procedure. It was hard to sit still after a few hours.

 

I happily accepted the drugs with my second and third HTs and, as far as I recall, they took effect in a reasonable amount of time and allowed me to relax and endure the long hours in the chair. I highly recommend it.

[Bill - Seemiller]

I was actually in a similar boat as David where I refused the drugs the first time and accepted them the second, third and fourth procedure. The drugs certainly help with feeling restless for a long day however, I didn't actually feel mentally anxious with or without the drugs. That said, I do believe the drugs kick in within 15 minutes or so, so if you are feeling anxious you probably won't have to deal with that feeling very long.

 

Best wishes,