taking 10 mg of valium pre surgery locally in docs office for an eye surgery. my question is ive never taken valium before how calm will this make me feel? he gave me prescription for 5 5mg pills and told me to pop 2 before surgery. will this be good enough?
2007-04-20 14:54:48 · 0 answers · asked by astrohelper12 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Having never taken Valium you will feel very relaxed using two tablets before the surgery. you will not feel any stress and the surgery will be over before you know it.
2007-04-20 15:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I take ten milligrams of Valium every night before I go to bed... I can handle this one.
Valium is a type of benzo-diazepine-- a muscle relaxant, often used to ease the minds of the mentally ill, and also to reduce stress in situations, such as surgery. You may still feel a little anxious, but it's more unlikely that you'll feel quite so nervous, or like you can't go through with your surgery. Let me give you an example...
Not quite a year ago, I decided I wanted to get a vasectomy. The doctor gave me a prescription for fifteen milligrams of Valium to take before I came in for the big cut. After I told him I already have a prescription of Valium readily available to me, he didn't bother to write the prescription...
He wanted me to take fifteen, but I took ten instead... and I breezed through the surgery like it was nothing; I even watched the doctor cut open my happy sack and complete the procedure. He then offered me a prescription of pain killers, which I didn't refuse... I knew what kind of pain I was in for, so I took them, and was happy to have them.
Now, admittedly, this is your eye you're talking about, but if the surgery isn't invasive, then ten milligrams should be plenty to keep you calm... maybe even make you sleepy, so you'll care about the surgery less, and be ready to take a nap on the operating table. You should be fine.
2007-04-20 15:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by bloodline_down 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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[2-10 mg PO tid-qid]
Info: half-life =20-80h
Diazepam is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on the medication. Do not take more than the prescribed amount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor. Withdrawal effects may occur if diazepam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose.
Symptoms of a diazepam overdose include sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, a slow heart beat, difficulty breathing, difficulty walking and talking, an appearance of being drunk, and unconsciousness.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking diazepam and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives); sores in the mouth or throat; yellowing of the skin or eyes; a rash; hallucinations or severe confusion; or changes in your vision.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take diazepam and talk to your doctor if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness; depression; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation; difficulty urinating; vivid dreams; headache; dry mouth; decreased sex drive; or changes in behavior.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
2007-04-20 21:03:18 · answer #3 · answered by stagg_walk 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh yes it should do the trick. It will almost knock you out. Good luck with your eye surgery.
2007-04-21 15:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by sncandrsj 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋