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Quick, please! Can I take Diazepam before an ECG?

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TequilaMockinBird · 01/04/2011 08:03

Got an ECG at 9 this morning and I'm really panicking. Sweating, feeling sick etc.

I have some Diazepam which is prescribed to me for things like Dental work, Blood Tests, all things medical infact! Can I take 1 before I go for the ECG just to calm me down a bit? Or will it 'muddy' the results?

OP posts:
winnybella · 01/04/2011 08:06

I wouldn't as it will slow your heart rate down.

Why are you panicking? It's not a painful procedure.

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TequilaMockinBird · 01/04/2011 08:10

I have a phobia of all medical procedures, hospitals, the lot. It's really awful and I cant stop myself being like this Sad

I know it's just sticky pads on my chest but as much as I tell myself that, it doesnt help.

I do usually take 2 Diazepam before going to Dentists etc but was only going to take 1 this morning. If you think it will affect results though, I'll try and get through it without.

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aliasdictus · 01/04/2011 23:34

Hi, it will not make any difference whatsoever to the ECG so take as much as you need.

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