White Coat Syndrome - Beta Blockers or Valium with General Anesthesia

February 7, 2014
Asked By:dahling1018 in Roslyn Heights, NY

Bleph was cancelled twice- blood pressure was 170/100. At home -110/68, even 93/65 (taking Micardis HCT daily). Dr prescribed beta-blocker (Bystolic 2.5 mg) to start 2 weeks before next appt. Afraid with beta blockers blood pressure will go too low. Taking Micardis HCT 40/12.5, Simvastatin 10 mg and Zoloft 75mg daily. Dr suggested Xanax before surgery. Xanax doesn’t work for me. I do better on Valium. He said Valium remains in system longer & is dangerous before General Anesthesia. HELP!!!

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February 12, 2014

Answer: Cancelled eyelid surgery under general anesthesia due to high blood pressure... why general anesthesia ?

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Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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February 12, 2014

Answer: Cancelled eyelid surgery under general anesthesia due to high blood pressure... why general anesthesia ?

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Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
February 12, 2014

Answer: Nonsurgical Rejuvenation Techniques Work Well For Quickly And Easily Improving The Entire Eye Unit

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 12, 2014

Answer: Nonsurgical Rejuvenation Techniques Work Well For Quickly And Easily Improving The Entire Eye Unit

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 10, 2014

Answer: Maybe you should rethink eyelid surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
February 10, 2014

Answer: Maybe you should rethink eyelid surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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