Opioids used for dental sedation or pain control must be administered with caution and in decreased dosage in patients who are taking a benzodiazepine for an anxiety disorder in order to avoid _________.

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In general barbiturates,opioids,and psychotropic agents potentiate the CNS depressant effects of benzodiazepines.Usually the dosage of the medication can be reduced to avoid overdepression of the CNS.The dentist should consult with the patient's physician before using these drug combinations.

Opioids Used for Dental Sedation or Pain Control Must Be