Doctor prescribed Valium, am I supposed to take it?

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I'm getting my tummy tuck and breast lift on the 18th. I just picked up my prescription and I was supposed to get Celebrex for the day of surgery, a nausea medication and Vicodin. But when I went to pick it up they also gave me Valium…for what I know valium is for anxiety isn't it? but the prescription says "take for pain". I have no way of contacting my doctor over the weekend.  Update I didn't try calling the doctor before posting the question. So after posting I did call my doctor and he called me back within 10 mins. He clarified what the Valium was for etc. So I'm glad to know I have quick access to him if I call!

Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD · Answer

Glad to see that worked out hope your surgery went well, if you have any post op questions feel free to post them

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.In my experience that medication is not for pain. I do find the fact that you can´t reach your Doctor for this information because his not available very alarming and it should be the second red big flag. A Doctor should have given you an explanation on why he´s prescribing this medication. Some Doctor´s normally give anxiety medication before the actual procedure.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

What is disturbing is the fact that you say you can not contact your doctor before the surgery for your concerns. What will happen after the surgery when and if you neeed to see or contact your doctor?Samir Shureih MD.FACSsshureih@msn.com

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

I find it very alarming that you have no way to contact your surgeon over the weekend.  He should have someone taking calls.  Reconsider your surgery if this is true.  As for your medications, contact your pharmacy.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

I find it hard to believe you cannot contact your doctor. If you do not have 24 hour availability it would be very unusual. I know of no surgeon who does not have around the clock coverage personally or through arrangement with another surgeon. But it is also possible the pharmacy made a mistake as Valium is not a pain med.

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