Cohen A R, Levin A, Houlton P J, Wolhuter A
Br J Anaesth. 1978 Aug;50(8):821-3. doi: 10.1093/bja/50.8.821.
Chlorazepate, a long-acting benzodiazepine, allayed anxiety before operation, being superior to placebo in a double-blind study in which the drug was given the night before surgery. Long-term relief of apprehension before surgery by the administration of chlorazepate, combined with a narcotic analgesic when indicated, is advocated.
