Posted by victoria1063 on January 27, 2003, at 22:02:42
I was scheduled to have a root canal today, but it was canceled because the medicine the dentist used did not numb my mouth sufficiently. I don't know the name of what she used, but know that it is acceptable to use with Nardil. Unfortunately, it is also not as effective as other drugs used to numb the mouth area.
What she would like to use is 2% xylocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine or 0.5% marcaine with 1:200,000 epinephrine.
If she uses the above, she would like me to come off my Nardil first. This is really out of the question for a root canal. I'd rather have the tooth pulled than go off Nardil to have a root canal.
I've had cavities filled with what my dentist tried to use on me today with good results, but a root canal goes deeper than a normal cavity and needs a stronger drug.
I am hoping that perhaps someone else has gone through this and knows of an alternative (stronger) drug that could be used with Nardil to complete a root canal.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Vicky
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