Valium................................?

Question

Hi people, my doc gave me gave some Valium Said it would carm me down when i panic for no reason. But i'm really worryed about taking them i know they might carm me down but just really worryed about them. I also heard once u start taking them its hard to stop. Are they really any good? how long they take to work? What do they make u feel like?

Any help on this please

Answer 1

they will take effect almost straight away. You will feel chilled out.
Only take when you feel a panic attack coming on and that way you shouldnt get addicted.

Answer 2

As you can see from the answers so far,
most people have only good effects from Valium.
Addiction was only a real problem years ago, before doctors had many alternatives to offer.

I was on 12mg a day for a couple of months, and had no trouble at all stopping them. I slept really well on them, and they just calmed me down really well.

What I did find a lasting cure for anxiety and depression
was CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Your doctor might be able to refer you.

Hope that helps.
Be hopeful.
Bad times don't last for ever, and you will get better.

Answer 3

Valium is a very strong drug. It does depends on what dose he has given you. There are side affects to this drug and i hope the doctor has explained this to you. It will take 2 weeks to get into your system. You should be weened off this medication and not stop altogether as you will get the side affects which are dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches etc please read the leaflet you get inside the medication box. I have been on prosac which didn't much help and Ive tried saroxat which did agree with me. There are loads of tablets to try and take. They need to find out which is the best on for you. Valium will carm you down and will make you feel as ive you have had 5 vodkas .

Answer 4

If you can, try alternative ways of relaxing, like yoga, or join a group for people who suffer from panic attacks. Doctors who prescribe valium are irresponsible and often do not consider the long term consequences for the patient. I was on them for only one month and when I tried to come off them I went into total withdrawal. I had terrible anxiety, couldn't sleep and my panic attacks increased, therefore it had to be done over a period of 8 months and was literally reduced by 1mg a week. I really don't advise it. I will never ever take them again. Now I do yoga, swimming and relaxation sessions. They are better than any tablet. Good luck honey.

Answer 5

Sadly Valium is a great drug when used properly but is so misuded. It will calm you down but will adversely effect your sleep as it messes up sleep architecture. If you are disciplined enough to use as directed (try half tab) it's OK. However, as has already been said, there is a great danger of becoming addicted.

Paroxitine (Paxil) is used for panic disorder and is neither addictive nor mind altering. It's an SSRI also used for depression. Try to get therapy rather than drugs, in the long term

Answer 6

Be very careful. You're right to be cautious as they easily cause addiction. After 10 days of continual use their action significantly decreases and you're at risk of addiction - mental and physical addiction.

They do help calm you/sleep. But use them wisely.

I got addicted and ended up on 300mg+ per day. It was like being a zombie and basically not being IN this life. In a benzo/valium bubble.

Coming off that amount is extremely difficult and both mentally and physically painful. It can bring on seizures and an addict typically ends up with reversed effects (one example being insomnia instead of sedation/sleep).

Take care, don't be afraid, just be careful

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Answer 7

instead of the Valium try taking a look at what triggers the anxiety in the fist place and alter your thinking around these situations.Valium should only be taken as a short term solution(2-3)weeks depending on patient.they are from the family listed as benzodiazipines which if taken for long term are highly addictive so be real careful ok.can your doctor get you some counselling for this anxiety? have you tried acupuncture? good luck

Answer 8

I took Valium when i went in to have my wisdom teeth out. Since it was a one time thing for a procedure, I was given a very high dose (still a pill tho) and I was *really* worried about how it would make me feel since I normally take NO meds. It turns out that I didnt notice any big effect. I was just a little more calm (maybe after 15 min???), but it didnt change my thinking at all. In fact, if I knew how little I would feel the effects, I probably would have just had the teeth pulled! Probably better not to drive, as I may have been slower to react that I could tell, but dont be worried about it making to act different or anything. Dont know about long term/stopping them- good luck!

Answer 9

Valium is basically a muscle relaxant. It helps with panic attacks because you can't get into a panic if your body is relaxed. They work fairly quickly and the effect is quite pleasant.

They are not addictive. However, if you have an obsessive personality, they can become a part of your life and you don't want to give them up. They're good to get you through a short term crisis, but not if panic attacks are a long term feature of your life.

Relaxation exercises work in the same way as Valium - they just take a lot longer. You'll probably find they sell relaxation tapes at the chemist. Give it a try - you can only lose the price of the tape!

Answer 10

Valium, or diazepam, is of a class of psychotropic drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts as an axiolytic, or antianxiety, medication in that it calms the entire body, brain included. The effects of Valium last for multiple hours, and it remains in your body for about a day. It is one of, if not the most, long lasting benzodiazepine. When used for the treatment of panic, they are effective but you are correct to worry about stopping them. While not highly addictive, the anti-anxiety effects that they produce are extremely reinforcing and can become habit forming. You may wish to consider cognitive behavioral therapy with a psychologist, as they will help you and your symptoms, rather than prescribing a generic pill to simply mask your panic symptoms.

Answer 11

I myself take diazapam 5mg 4 times a day yes they are very addictive I have been on them for 6 years past in July.
They also put weight on as they slow down your metabolism.
I was 8 1/2 stone when I started them I am now 10.
Saying that when I went on them I really found them a life saver and now I cant do without them they take about half an hour to kick in. I still wish I hadn't started them I have tried to go off them several times but I take the shakes get short tempered etc and give in.