I am a terrible fraidy cat when it comes to the dentist but have to have a couple of broken teeth removed tomorrow.
The doctor has prescribed me 5mg diazepam tablets and said that I should take one tomorrow before I go, silly me forgot to ask how long before I go.
From swallowing, how long before a tablet works and how long will one last, should I be taking 2 or three???
Also how will they affect me- I just want to be a bit 'out of it' to be honest so I dont care whats going on, otherwise I will miss my appointment as I am too anxious.
Thanks everyone.
Red
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2007-03-05 05:56:37 · 4 answers · asked by Red 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
5 mgs is the smallest dosage. Upon consumption, it will take about 30 minutes to take full effect. It will likely make you feel a wee bit sleepy, but less edgy. Take one as your doctor ordered. If you still feel anxious while sitting in the dentists' chair, take another. Tell your dentist that you are taking this, too. And try not to be afraid. Getting teeth pulled does not hurt as the dentist will completely numb you so you won't feel any pain whatsoever. Good luck!
2007-03-05 06:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by beckerdite1964@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say, take one an hour before you go in. See if you are still anxious 30 minutes before you go in, maybe take a second one at that time.
Some people react quite a bit from diazepam, and 10 milligrams could put them to sleep. But what the heck, you're going to the dentist, right? Just have someone else drive if they make you woozy.
There was a time when I could take 80 milligrams of valium and I would still be out and about, having a great time. But thats just me. Dont take more than 10 milligrams if you haven't taken it before. In my experience, they last 3 to 4 hours. Some people may feel groggy all day. Depends on your reaction to it.
2007-03-05 06:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by Thurston Howell III 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can start feeling the effects in as little as 20 or 30 minutes on an empty stomach with the drug in full force after about 45 to 60 minutes, or it may take an hour on a full stomach with the drug reaching maximum concentration in approximately two hours (this all varies with your own metabolism, of course).
2007-03-05 06:03:33 · answer #3 · answered by indiana_jones_andthelastcrusade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take one, two will knock you out
2007-03-05 06:04:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋