Research Article

Comparative Evaluation of Alprazolam and Hydroxyzine for Anxiolysis: Effects on Cardiac Autonomic Activity and Physiological Parameters

Volume: 3 Number: 4 December 24, 2024
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Comparative Evaluation of Alprazolam and Hydroxyzine for Anxiolysis: Effects on Cardiac Autonomic Activity and Physiological Parameters

Abstract

Objective: This observational study aims to compare the effects of alprazolam and hydroxyzine on cardiac autonomic activity and physiological parameters in dental anxiety. Methods: The study had 90 participants in 3 groups: alprazolam, hydroxyzine, and control. Each group had 30 participants. The study groups took 0.5 mg of the drugs an hour before the procedure. Blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation were measured before, during, and after the procedure. Results: In the control group, there was a significant increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate from preoperative to intraoperative measurements and a significant decrease in postoperative measurements compared to intraoperative values. In the hydroxyzine group, intraoperative systolic blood pressure and heart rate decreased compared to preoperative values, while postoperative values showed no significant change compared to intraoperative values. Diastolic blood pressure did not significantly change over time. In the alprazolam group, all values decreased significantly over time. Also, the alprazolam group showed a statistically significant decrease in all values compared to the hydroxyzine group. Conclusion: Both medications are effective compared to a control group for cardiovascular values. These findings may indicate that alprazolam and hydroxyzine may be viable options for preventing anxiety, with alprazolam being the more potent medication.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Surgery (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 24, 2024

Submission Date

November 26, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 2, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 3 Number: 4

Vancouver
1.Selen Adiloğlu, Gülin Acar, Alper Aktaş. Comparative Evaluation of Alprazolam and Hydroxyzine for Anxiolysis: Effects on Cardiac Autonomic Activity and Physiological Parameters. EJOMS [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 1;3(4):111-9. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA28KW92WG

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