has anyone had tranquilisers when flying in uk?

Question

i had a panic attack last time on a plane and im thinking of seeing dr before i fly next feb. im terrified! do gp's prescribe anything? if so what are the effects?

lol oscar - thats where i'm going in feb!

Answer 1

I have a phobia of flying. It has got so bad I had to go and see my GP. He offered me anti depressants and tranquillisers. I took the tranquillisers. I had a 10 hour flight to look forward to so one we had got on the plane I took the prescribed 20mg of temazepam. I had one of the best most restful sleeps I have ever had and woke up just as we were taxiing to the gate after the flight. I felt wonderful and didn't have any side effects. I am now much better at flying because I know my doctor will let me have a prescription.

Answer 2

Yes they will - it tends to be valuim type drugs, which basically knock you out.

How about a frightened of flying course? friend went on one earlier this year and is ahppily flying around all over the place now.

Answer 3

Ask your doctor for some Propranolol. It acts by blocking the action of adrenaline on the heart and will calm you down without making you feel drowsy.

Answer 4

I get valium 2mg it just make you a bit calmer the doc will give it to you no probs

Answer 5

i went to the doctors a few years ago,and he prescribed me diazapam...if Ive spelt it right. they do take the edge off,and relax you to a certain extent,but with all fears its mainly in your head,and no it doesn't take your thoughts away.but it helped.

Answer 6

i got valium last time, but they didnt really help me. i really hate flying!

Answer 7

i flew back from amsterdam last year and dont remember a damn thing.... your doctor will help. or get drunk. not too drunk, just tired drunk