I don't know much about medication, but I've been having a lot of trouble sleeping lately. A friend of mine has been taking valium and says it's worked wonders for her. I was wondering how I can convince my psychiatrist who prescribes all of my medications that I would like to take valium. I'm also a former drug addict, so I've heard that kids snort these. I'm not sure if she'll think that I'm going to snort these or not...
2007-02-18 09:31:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
And no, I'm not going to.
2007-02-18 09:32:49 · update #1
If you're a former drug addict I'm not sure why you'd want to take that risk since it's very addictive. I don't believe you'll start snorting it but the chance that you'll become dependent is high. Of course Valium (Diazepam) works well. I was taking Lorazepam (another benzodiazepine) and I became addicted within a few weeks. I was taking it for my anxiety/panic attacks and I was only supposed to take 2 a day. It was also supposed to help with my problems sleeping. It worked really well but I began to need 4 or 5 or else I would freak out and have a panic attack when it wore off. I got switched to Klonopin but my problem is more anxiety related. There are other sleeping aids available that you should try before you get involved with taking anti-anxiety/anticonvulsant sedatives. There's no way to convince your psychiatrist that you need this drug unless she believes it's best for you. It doesn't hurt to ask but it's NOT a good idea if you are/were an addict.
2007-02-18 09:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! Valium is an extremely addictive medication. I took it in the past, and when I had to go off, it took me a FULL TWO WEEKS for the "pulling feeling" to stop in my arms, and I felt a wreck otherwise. There are other pills. Your doctor may prescribe one for you.
2007-02-18 09:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can try over thee counter sleep aids non addicting they work. Valium does work but you can get addicted to them a small dose might work check it out with you doctor
2007-02-18 12:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by marsh 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Valium is a anti-anxiety med. If you are anxious then it would help but why not try something like over the counte Benadrly aka diphenhydramine or Melatonin or valarian root first.
2007-02-18 09:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Valium is strong and addictive. Your kidneys work overtime to process it through your body. Try these links--
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http://mind-mart.com/sleep-balm/
http://mind-mart.com/say-goodnight-to-insomnia/
2007-02-18 10:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i guess so
2007-02-18 09:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by lovepets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋