Are medications safe to use during a CT scan?

I am claustrophobic and can't stay enclosed spaces for a long time, Can my doctor prescribe something for me before I take a CT Scan? Is ativan or zoloft okay to use?

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Bay Imaging Group

Published on Dec 15, 2009

Yes as long as you can take a little water and even with a contrast study

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Answered by Bay Imaging Group

Yes as long as you can take a little water and even with a contrast study

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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