MRI Questions (Page 2)

How long before an MRI should I take Ativan? Should it go under my tongue or be taken with water?

I took 15mg of diazepam for an MRI scan. Can I drink alcohol 3 days later?

I took the diazepam at 1.00pm on Wednesday, it's now nearly 9.00pm on Saturday. I only take diazepam once a year but drink quite a lot (2/3 bottles of wine) twice a week. Would I be OK? I'm female and weigh about 190lbs.

Does lorazepam help claustrophobic people get thru MRI?

I am claustrophobic and could not endure a MRI. Dr prescribed lorazepam for my anxiety but I'm not sure that the results would be strong enough to endure the MRI tunnel. Anyone with experience of taking xanax or lorazepam that helped you get thru a MRI procedure? How much did you take and how... read more

Do Butrans transdermal patches contain metal?

I’m concerned about my Butrans patch while having an MRI of my foot. Does it contain any metal or substance that could cause burning in the MRI

I am having a breast MRI and I am clausterphoic, will .5 mg of lorazepam be enough or do I need 2?

I need to be in the MRI tube for 1 hour face down with my head in a doughnut. I do not normally suffer with anxiety but I am having a lot of anxiety just thinking about this. The doctor did give me 4 pills, 1 pill to be taken 1 hour before procedure... will this work or can I safely take 1 1/2... read more

MRI results due to headaches and severe stabbing pains in head. Not diagnosed yet?

Just have some questions that are driving me nuts that my doctor didn't answer today. I have a presumed mucous retention cyst within the right maxillsry sinus, suspected idiopathitic intracranial hypertension, and also wondering what they mean by "there is preservation of grey/white... read more