Epinephrine and anesthesia

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Avatar n tn both WITHOUT EPINEPHRINE,YES,WITHOUT EPINEPHRINE and I made sure of that before the skin test.They had to discontinue the Lidocaine because of heart side effects.But they finished with the other one and they thought that everything was fine and sent me home..The next day,BOOM! they hit with a vengence..P.V.C.S over and over again lasting for 3 weeks or so until they finally tapered off.
Avatar f tn There are local anesthetic formulations available without epinephrine, they just last for shorter periods of time and may require higher doses for efficacy. My experience has been that this means needing to get more injections during dental work than would have been necessary with a "normal" local anesthetic that has epinephrine.
Avatar f tn Its usually ok to get dental work done while pregnant. Next time though, if you remember, ask them to use anesthesia that doesn't have any epinephrine in it. Epinephrine can cause your heart rate to increase. And of course nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is definitely off limits.
1817071 tn?1366228243 I have had a ton of dental work done and I remind my dentist every time no epinephrine. Also something to be aware of...if you have a tooth crowned when they are doing the crown prep they use a string coated in epinephrine to retract your gum prior to making the impressions. It is equivalent to about 3 shots with epi. They have string that does not have the epinephrine so be sure to remember to ask if you are having a tooth crowned.
Avatar f tn I have severe "white coat hypertension" which causes my BP to rise very high when going to the doctor. A Dentist told me a long time ago to always tell the dentist to give me a shot WITHOUT epinephrine. In the meantime I got on BP meds which controls my BP but when going to the doctor it still goes up, but not as bad as in the past.
Avatar f tn m hypersensitive myself and injections and sedation have no effect on me whatsoever, meaning that I have to have general anaesthetic for dental work to be done and to avoid the increased pain I'd suffer with injections/sedation). But you can ask your dentist about it if you're concerned about the injection. He should be happy to answer any questions you want answered.
Avatar f tn Periodic administration of local anesthesia without epinephrine and /or systemic administration of gabapenti/amitriptline may solve your complaints. Seeing an Orofacial pain specialist is advised.
Avatar f tn Epinephrine is the a hormone and neurotransmiter. It is produced by the adrenal gland an is a "fight-or-flight catecholamine." So is norepinephrine. In biochemistry, the prefix "nor" means that norepinephrine is an analog of epinephrine. They function quite differently in the body. epinephrine is most commonly thought of in terms of t effect on the sympathetic nervous system - increasing heart rate, increasing blood pressure, hyper alertness, etc.
Avatar f tn I will try and find out. Thank you. Also I have a hard time metabolizing medicine. Could AI cause this?
1182699 tn?1297574784 It's funny that you said that...after I posted earlier, I called a friend of mine who's a dentist and he said he always put his patients on antibiotics before the procedure which helped to enable the effect of the anethesia. I actually go see an Endodontist on Monday and I insisted on antibiotics today before I left my dentist. I hear this Endodontist is a God at numbing just one tooth for the procedure so he may became my new favorite person if all goes well.
Avatar f tn I called and made my appointment with the dentist for after my ob appointment so I can talk to my ob first I had the secretary add to my chart that I'm 6 months pregnant so they know and I asked to make sure if he does work on pregnant women and they said yes after the first trimester they will do dental work!!
Avatar f tn Teeth cleaning is perfectly fine I'm 28 weeks and just went to the dentist last month to have my teeth cleaned and a week ago I got crowns done so it's definitely ok. I'm not sure about whitening though.
Avatar f tn It's the epinephrine in the anesthetic that causes the racing heart, etc. Next time you're at the dentist and you need/want an anesthetic ask for one WITHOUT epinephrine. The medication generally takes a little longer to "kick in" and wears off faster, but your dentist will work with you for maximum comfort.
Avatar f tn The local anesthetic used at the injection site is usually a combination of bupivacaine (Marcaine) and a small fraction of epinephrine to constrict blood vessels to minimize bleeding or absorption of anesthetic. Any side effects of anesthesia should be short-lasting, as these medications remain in the body a day at most.
Avatar f tn You should tell the anesthesiologist the reaction you had during the administration of the anesthesia so that anesthesia induction can be delivered safely and uneventful. Perhaps a different kind of anesthesia can be given to you. Take care.
Avatar f tn I had to get stitches last night, and was given 5-6 shots of epinephrine and lidocane. I told the intake nurse I was taking synthroid (which I presume implies thyroid problems). I felt a little "unusual" afterward (pounding heart, feeling calm and detached..), and was googling the side effects of the shot.. an article said this: "Additionally, epinephrine and lidocaine usually aren’t used in patients with thyroid disease, or disease of the kidneys or liver.
Avatar f tn s left after the epinephrine is spent, and normetanephrine, the inactive metabolite of norepinephrine, which they also measure). But it sounds like from what you are saying that it doesn't block the emission of epinephrine, just the action it takes- I'd suggest if you don't hear quickly from your doctor you consult a knowledgeable pharmacist for their opinion.
Avatar n tn I had a 2nd trimester miscarriage the day that I had a mole removed at my dermatologist. They used Epinephrine and Xylocaine and when we received the autopsy report it revealed that my baby was perfectly normal and healthy without chromosonal issues prior to him dieing in my womb that day. Has anyone experienced this or known anyone who has? I researched on the web and found many warnings about pregnant women receiving Lidocaine from the dentist but not what they gave me.
Avatar f tn Involved is the sympathetic nervous system that prepares the body for action...oftened referred to as the "fight or flight" response to a stressful situation. And it quickly does the following and heart rate is only one factor: Increases strength of skeletal muscles Decreases blood clotting time Increases heart rate Increases sugar and fat levels Reduces intestinal movement Inhibits tears, digestive secretions.
Avatar f tn So far I always got eye drops without epinephrine/or something equal to epinephrine, but this last eye doctor did not want to use any drops at all. He examined my eyes without dialating them.
Avatar m tn Hi, It is a serotonin and nor epinephrine reuptake inhibitor. The name of the neurotransmitter is nor epinephrine it is different from epinephrine. Most of the side effects occur during the period when one is taking the medication. But the important thing to remember is to follow the doctors instructions carefully. To reduce the incidence of side effects it is always started with a low dose and then it is gradually increased.
383138 tn?1314167773 I'm also very interested to know and kiseki has a point it may have been lidocaine mixed with epinephrine. I too had similar experiences at the dentist and in the er be sure to stay away from any adrenergic agonists and make sure to refuse Robinul or glycopyrrolate which is also used for pain which will also make your heart race and go into arrhythmia as well.
Avatar f tn s the epinephrine that is in the lidocaine. You can ask your dentist to use an anesthetic without epinephrine, I have had tons of dental work and always ask for that. Dentist doesn't mind at all and I've never had any problems. It doesn't last as long but if you start to feel anything while they are working the dentist will just give you more. I have done fine with it.
Avatar f tn The dentist prescribed Halcyon (which I took 1 hour before the appointment) saying it will relax me and make numbing easier and the non-epinephrine local anesthetic last longer. He gave me 2 shots of local on each side. Afterwards, I felt slight pain at one of the injection places, no pain anywhere else. The next day, my face was swollen, and I still had just the slight pain from one of the injections. The swelling was just of the skin of my face, not inside my mouth, not on my lips.
Avatar m tn DONT KNOW ABOUT THE ANTIBIOTICS, BUT IM HERE TO TELL YOU THE ANESTHESIA (EPINEPHRINE) CAN DO IT AND CAUSE PERMANET DAMAGE (MAKE AFIB HAPPEN MORE OFTEN)..BE SURE YOU TELL THE DENTIST YOU HAVE AFIB.IT HAPPENED TO ME. HOPE THIS HELPS..
Avatar f tn The drugs used in general anesthesia act as hypnotics, painkillers, and muscle relaxants. They also block a person's memory of the surgery Conscious sedation, which induces an altered state of consciousness that minimizes pain and discomfort through the use of pain relievers and sedatives, allows the patient to speak and respond to verbal cues throughout the procedure, although he or she may not remember any of what occurs.