I have been taking Valium for a little over 20 years for insomnia, anxiety and PTSD. I take 5mg in the evening and 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet) as needed during the day. It works great, no side effects. I have stopped taking for brief periods and didnâ??t suffer withdrawal symptoms. I believe this is an effective medication, it helps me function and takes away the horrible feeling that is extreme anxiety. ...
I have been using Valium for almost 3 years, but I also tried Zanex for about 6 months. I preferred the Zanex, but I didn't want to get addicted. The Valium doesn't really help anymore. So I don't know what to do. I have Buspar as well, but it doesn't work at all. I'm very interested in finding out what I can do about this. I'm very interested to find out. I have tried to talk to my doctor and he ...
Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/3/2013
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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when i left prison. i had horrible ptsd and anxiety. valium gave me a chance to be a productive member of society. it truly helped. dont listen to anti drug fools.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/2/2013
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.7
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I've used diazepam on-and-off for years to help with depression and anxiety, and it probably saved my life.
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Boo | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/2/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Relieves night leg cramps and reduces eye pressure
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rudy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/24/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/15/2013
Condition: Sleep Disturbance with Extreme Anxiety
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I am under extreme stress day to day, am anxious, have feelings of being off kilter, fatigue - all of which comes and goes at will. I don't take Valium during the day usually but if I feel the need I will take 2 mg in the late morning to get through the day. Mostly I take 4 mg at bedtime to help with sleep and it seems to work but I have tried not taking it sometimes and I don't notice much difference in sleep/not being able to sleep. I always dream when I take it and sometimes the dreams are disturbing and I wake up frustrated and angry for awhile, which I don't like at all. I am also on Prozac, 20 mg/day and wish I knew if any of these drugs are really doing anything for me because of my continued symptoms. I also see a psychiatrist and psychologist.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/1/2013
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.0
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I was prescribed this drug in 1984 and It completely destroyed my health and ruined my life. I became addicted to it and the protracted withdrawal effects lasted years and were absolutely horrific
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Inghild | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/24/2013
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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When I have to talk With many People I fell panik and having trobel to talk and I fell hart pain..
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Valium 5 mg | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/22/2013
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.0
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I only use It when I have to talk With many People like In a meeting
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Mylan 477 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/6/2013
Condition: Sleep Disturbance with Extreme Anxiety
Overall rating 3.3
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It doesn't seem to be working as well as the olderMylan 477 valium used to.
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charideeanne | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/28/2013
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.0
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i ended up falling and gettting a concussion. i was in so much pain at the er here near my house that i was having a major panic attack where i stopped breathing for a minute or two at a time. they came in to check on me and the doctor who saw me came back with his nurse with two 5 mg valium and dilauded for the pain cause i hurt really bad. but the valium helped me calm down within 20 minutes of taking it. wish my mental health doctor would prescribe it for me as it works wonders for my anxiety and bipolar mood swings and it doesnt make me aggitated like some meds doRead More Read Less
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polly | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
2/26/2013
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.3
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poisen dredfull drug
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ohara89 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/12/2013
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 3.7
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Violet | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/21/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I was on cholesteral medication for 4 years then I started with severe mussel cramps/charlie horses 8 on each leg & feet at once.
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Maymay | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/20/2013
Condition: Sleep Disturbance with Extreme Anxiety
Overall rating 4.0
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I am wondering about the strength of this medication....is 30 mg a large or small dose???
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Anonymous | 75 or over | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/20/2012
Condition: Sleep Disturbance with Extreme Anxiety
Overall rating 5.0
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It works without side effects
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valium | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/7/2012
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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5mg .100 stk
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2012
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 2.7
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | Patient
10/29/2012
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 3.0
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how long does valium stay in your system?
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Diazepam | 19-24 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/16/2012
Condition: Sleep Disturbance with Extreme Anxiety
Overall rating 4.3
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Die INNERE URUHE UND DER SCHLAF HABEN SICH DEITLICH VERBESSERT
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/12/2012
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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i take it for restless legs and it works great i take a low dosage at bedtime and sleep well
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