INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATIENTS RECEIVING SEDATION

YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR A SEDATIVE TO KEEP YOU COMFORTABLE AND RELAXED DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURES IN OUR OFFICE.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS

1. YOU MUST NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING FOR AT LEAST 6 HOURS BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT.
2. YOU MUST HAVE AN ADULT DRIVE YOU, WAIT IN THE OFFICE, AND BE ABLE TO DRIVE YOU HOME.
3. UNLESS INSTRUCTED OTHERWISE, TAKE ALL PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS AS USUAL. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR SECOND SEDATIVE PILL TO THE APPOINTMENT WITH YOU.
4. PLAN TO STAY AT HOME AND REST THE DAY AFTER THE SURGERY. YOU SHOULD NOT OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE AND REFRAIN FROM IMPORTANT DECISION MAKING.

OUR CONCERN IS THAT YOUR TREATMENT EXPERIENCE IN OUR OFFICE IS AS COMFORTABLE AND STRESS-FREE POSSIBLE. SHOULD YOU NEED CLARIFICATION ABOUT THE PROCEDURE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK.