- My husband thinks he is having a heart attack! 15th August 2006
... he could just get in to a doctor, get some Xanax or Valium , and have a cardio workup, he could get this over...
- Effexor XR Question 8th August 2006
... you are going to get some good feedback on Xanax or valium , and you are going to get negative feedback. I have...
... find something to ease the anxiety. I take .5 mg Valium when needed, but I thought that the Effexor would...
... I am just starting to feel normal!
I had to take valium a couple of times due to the "increased anxiety"....
- Effexor BAD...HELP!!! 7th August 2006
... with, but I got through it with the help of a little valium .
Good luck!...
- has anyone tried valium 5th August 2006
... to everyone and they don't always stick around). Valium is longer acting than Xanax or Ativan, but shorter ... acting than Klonopin. I took Valium for a few years when I was having more free floating ... prefer Xanax for panic. As far as sleeping goes, Valium is longer acting, but it also takes a little longer ... common sleep medications. If you're on a regular Valium regimen or you take a dose at night I doubt you'd ... for you. That said, I assume you're anxious because Valium isn't really the best choice if you merely have insomnia...
... If a person takes Valium on a regular basis, he or she can usually drive. ... I took Valium for years and while I initially could not drive for...
- No where left to turn............ 4th August 2006
... your doc could prescribe a benzodiazepine like Xanax, Valium , etc. for about a month or so to get you through the...
- what's the most powerful benzo... 3rd August 2006
... Valium has a longer half life because it is highly fat soluble ... Ativan
1mg Ativan=.25mg Klonopin.
.5mg Xanax=5mg Valium ...
... numerous times, and looks like that's the best out there. Valium has a longer half life from what you posted, but is ... valium a good anti-anxiety drug to take. I hear alot people ... lasting, so I'll go back to that I guess. Anyone taken valium , and any good/bad experiences....
... feet quicker than say if they gave you intravenous Valium instead. And they actually do make an oral syrup of...
... Well for me, when i haven taken Valium it acts very fast. many people and doctors state ... freak out at work or in public, I say go for it. Valium left a tad bit nasueated at first but I fixed that ... that can enhance anxiety/panic. that helps! Yes valium acts fast, and when you are in a situation that you...
- How many different anxiety pills have people tried?? 30th July 2006
... I'm going to name a list.
Xanax (Alprazolam)
Valium (diazepam)
Serax (oxazepam)
Ativan (Lorazepam)
...
...
Prozac
Zoloft
Paxil
Effexor
Luvox
Klonopin
Valium
Xanax
Xanax XR
Ativan
Wellbutrin SR
BuSpar
and...
... I've tried Oxazepam and Valium , the serax wasn't working that good anymore so they ... because I was on 75 MG a day. Now on on 30 mg's of Valium a day....
- anxiety and muscle twitches 26th July 2006
... s a heavy duty benzo, which is long acting (2nd to valium ) and pretty potent. It's also a muscle relaxant used...
- Xanax, making me sick, more anxiety, and high blood pressure today !! 24th July 2006
... take a week or two to really get the full effect. Valium , Klonopin or Xanax xr might be more convenient because...
... i tried zanax for anxiety and it made me worse. valium makes me vomit. the only med that helped me was klonopin...
- Anxiety self medicator 21st July 2006
... no real help, old doctor in UK sometimes gave me valium - i found my resistance level to this very high -...
- Klonopin Withdrawal Question 18th July 2006
... getting off of klonopin I have heard that they give you valium since it has a long life over 200 hours but I don...
... klonopin is? .5mgs klonopin is equal to about 10mgs of valium . it is so strong that in the UK they ONLY prescrible ... pills. cutting .25 mgs of K is like cutting 5 mgs of valium and that is just too much to cut at a time.
i am ... 5 months benzo free after using valium to taper from 7years use of either klonopin or ativan ... through hell. it took me 5 months to taper off 30mgs valium with minimal difficulty. why suffer when you don't...
... klonopin is? .5mgs klonopin is equal to about 10mgs of valium . it is so strong that in the UK they ONLY prescrible ... pills. cutting .25 mgs of K is like cutting 5 mgs of valium and that is just too much to cut at a time.
i am ... 5 months benzo free after using valium to taper from 7years use of either klonopin or ativan ... through hell. it took me 5 months to taper off 30mgs valium with minimal difficulty. why suffer when you don't ... just switched me to Klonopin .5 mg 3 x a day. He said valium is an old drug and Klonopin will help me more. Doing ... attacks and have had both since I was a little girl. Valium did the job to help both and since it is so hard to...
... klonopin is? .5mgs klonopin is equal to about 10mgs of valium . it is so strong that in the UK they ONLY prescrible ... pills. cutting .25 mgs of K is like cutting 5 mgs of valium and that is just too much to cut at a time.
i am ... 5 months benzo free after using valium to taper from 7years use of either klonopin or ativan ... through hell. it took me 5 months to taper off 30mgs valium with minimal difficulty. why suffer when you don't ... .5 mgs of Klonopin is the equivalent of 10 mgs of Valium . That's much higher than I thought. No wonder my withdrawal ... this, considering that I've taken the 10 mg dose of Valium in the past and had a seizure during the withdrawal...
- help, i need some advice, i dont know whats wrong with me 17th July 2006
... them for 2-3 years...which in turn has cut down my valium intake...so they do work, I am depressed coz I got...
- anyone been on 4mg of xanax or higher per day? 15th July 2006
... I have taken higher, I also have been on valium for 20 odd years, I take only if needed in situations ... build an intolerance, but I dont, so I am a lifer of valium , I believe that if you didnt take the drugs you would...
- going on airplane by myself, so scared. 13th July 2006
... prescribe an anti-anxiety medication like Xanax, Ativan, Valium , or Klonopin for the plane ride...?
If you could...
- New Here severe and worsening anxiety ( tachichardia) 12th July 2006
... glasses of that stuff down. Maybe they can give you a valium or something to take in the morning before you go...
- Going crazy on Remeron- 6 weeks 7th July 2006
... I did try Paxil and it didn't work for me. I took valium off and on for a while but as I have kids I found...
- scared of surgery 6th July 2006
... your doctor if he/she will give you something like Valium or Xanax just for the surgery. They might give you...
- today was a very bad anxiety day if its anxiety 5th July 2006
... other thread how did your echo go? also do you like valium as opposed to xanax?...
- I need you, AGAIN.......oxazepam???? 5th July 2006
... is.
It is in the same class of drugs as Xanax, Valium , Klonopin, and Ativan. They are all benzodiazepines...
- Xanax help? 4th July 2006
... i have only taken xanax and valium... the valium made me feel really drugged and i had to stop taking...
... have different results with different meds. I took Valium for about 3 years with relatively good results, but ... also tried Klonopin and didn't find it as helpful. Valium and Klonopin CAN help panic, but they tend not to...
- buspar 4th July 2006
... anxiety and the first 2 i worked through them only using valium . the third time i was put on a tricyclic anti and...
- Valium?? 3rd July 2006
... the others, but 5mg is a pretty "standard" dose of valium . Valium comes in 2mg, 5mg and 10mg tabs. 5mg 3 times ... memory loss while under the effects of the drug. Valium gives you retrograde amnesia which means you could ... study for a test, take a valium an hour later, and forget what you studied!...
... says it's too addicting. You think so??. I thought Valium and most benzodiazepines are anyways??. I still have ... Oxazepam left, It's probably ok if I take it with the Valium .?? What are your thoughts??Thanks, Shane....
... luck taking Oxazepam, which do you think is better, Valium or Serax (Oxazepam) for anxiety and a sedative. Or...
... benzos have a bad name. A lot of benzos, especially valium and xanax are given to people going through addiction ... my doctor gave). Besides, I think statistics wise, valium is much more addictive than xanax....
... you break it down a little bit.
.5mg Xanax=5mg Valium
.5mg Xanax=15mg Oxazepam
so
5mg of Valium=15mg ... 4x a day that would be 60mg. You would need 5mg of Valium x 4 to reach an equivalent.. or 20mg of Valium total ... Edit:
You also have to take into account the fact Valium has a much longer half-life than Oxazepam. Oxazepam ... half-life of anywhere between 3-25 hours; whereas, Valium 's range is much bigger, ranging from 30-200 hours...
... info, I was thinking it was maybe around 20mg's of Valium that equaled 60mg's of serax, for some reason I'm ... all the anxiety at night, I do take the 3 pills of valium I mentioned a day, I guess I just worded it wrong ... out. I'm not sure if 60mg's of serax, or 20mg's of valium is considered a high dose taken at once. Is there...
- Heart palps with diazepam 1st July 2006
... I couldnt take my PPI's with valium at all. The effects scared me! PPI's increase the ... strength of valium and I got terrible palpitations and dizziness when...
- Need advice on diazepam 30th June 2006
... 5mg is fine. I've been on diazepam ( valium ) and lorazepam (ativan). The usual dose is anywhere...
... You are brave! I darent take any PPI with my valium . It increases the strength of the valium so much. ... I am weaning myself off valium so I can take my PPI's . There is a note on most PPI ... packets that say "tell your doctor if you are taking valium ". I was taking 8mg a day of valium. If you really ... have to take the valium , I would say break in half and take at least 3 hours...
... I didn't take my PPI yesterday, and I took 1/4 of valium ... but it made me have a fast, pounding heart... I...
- Panic Attack in the cinema 30th June 2006
... througth he entire film (after I had popped in 5mg valium !) No go area!!!
benzos...
- Newbie Oldie 29th June 2006
...
As for xanax and other sedatives like ativan and valium , people are really afraid of addiction, and although ... a bad name. This is because sedatives (especially valium ) are prescribed a lot to alleviate withdrawal symptoms...
- OK, I went to the doctor and....... 29th June 2006
... I never heard of the one guess its valium or a benzo? I have taken Lexapro though for several...
- fear of flying 28th June 2006
... conecting flight and I have my I POD also.I do take a valium also and since I am a smoker I puff on my nicatrol...
- Panic Symptoms can anyone relate? 27th June 2006
... move them. Sometimes my wrists do it too. Its only valium that will get me out of this. Its terrifying. I just...
- I failed 20th June 2006
... respond when talking about the meds as I only take a valium when needed, but seeing a psychiatrist may not be...
- Does anyone know what Xanax withdrawal feels like, and how soon it happens? 19th June 2006
... horrible experience coming off of benzos. I stopped valium cold a few years ago with no problem at all.
Good...
- my switch to valium update.. 14th June 2006
... med that just works for me.. but heck i figured the valium was worth a try.. who knows it could have given me...
... ativan for 7 years. i recently completed a taper using valium while following the ashton manual. at the beginning ... , i too hated the valium , was terribly sedated and never thought i could continue ... to feel alot better as i got lower and lower on the valium . you have to really want this or i would say forget ... it. yes, valium is nothing like ativan or xanax, but when your body...
... Sorry to hear the valium didn't work for you. I find it ok, when I first started ... tonight, cant swallow and heart pulps, so I had a valium and I feel better
take care
Carolyn...
... insomnia and anxiety. I still decided to switch to valium , as it's not as strong. I also bought
Hyland's Insomnia ... In fact, I just ordered more. I still take 10mg of valium if I wake up, and I usually do, around 4am. So I have ... able to simply stop them cold turkey by switching to valium . My only effect from doing this is I cry unexpectedly ... very mildly once or twice ; then I took the 10mg of valium ....
... odd man out here... but its actually good to hear valium works well for most people.. i guess this topic just...
- Has anyone taken the max of Zoloft? 11th June 2006
... completely eradicated all my anxiety. I still had to take valium on an as needed basis. My side effects at 200mg included...
- MS or anxiety? 10th June 2006
... have MS. On the other hand, drugs like Ativan and Valium are exactly what docs prescribe to MS sufferers to...
- Tired of it....what has worked for you? 9th June 2006
... for her....poor thing) maybe I'll give it a whirl. Valium was my mom's drug of choice. Took 20 mg a day for...
- Am I Having An Attack Right Now?! 8th June 2006
... activating the fight or flighy response, if so some valium will help a lot
you wont pass out from anxiety, it...
- no cure for me 8th June 2006
... gagging, swallowing and talking are common from anxiety, valium helps for a while by relaxing the throat muscles....
- Valium side effect? or Xanax withdrawal? 8th June 2006
... equivelancy chart has it like this:
.5mg Xanax=5mg Valium .
So:
1mg Xaxax=10mg Valium
and you were on ... 3mg of Xanax
so
3mg of Xanax=30mg of Valium .
You could be experiencing some withdrawl symptoms ... since the dose is a little lower for the Valium .
There are other equiv. charts, but my psych and...
... experience, it shouldnt last long
being longer acting, the valium should need taking less often...
... I take valium when needed. When I started it seemed to make me tired ... have also had xanax, for me they work the same way as valium ....
- going insane!! 8th June 2006
... depression and panic attacks, it often helps a lot
valium is also helpful if a tablet is disolved under the...
- alprazolam ER is out 5th June 2006
... lasting version.. and i dont really care for the valium i got switched to... makes me feel like a zombie....
- Help me please, anxious & dizzy for weeks. 3rd June 2006
... long walks
the most popular meds for anxiety are valium and an antidepressant, avoid paxil as its unusually...
- Ativan Withdrawal? 3rd June 2006
... you should be OK soon
these valium type meds shouldnt be taken just before bed unless...
- its my turn to freak out! switching meds.. help! 1st June 2006
... something that will last longer and that something is Valium .. 20mg a day one 10mg pill in the morning and one ... thing for me.. what worries me is i have never had Valium before and i dont know if it could cause me to have ... bad effects with the xanax should i be ok with the Valium ? i know no one on here can really say yes or no to ... am really not) also does 20mg seem like a lot of Valium ? i dont know the xanax to valium ratio in dose size ... .. also how long do the effects of valium last?...
... I've never taken Valium but I do take Xanax as needed and it works quite well ... with the attitude that if you didn't like the way the Valium makes you feel, that you could always go back to what ... you a little less anxious knowing that it's not all Valium or nothing.
Did your doctor have any concerns...
... sedated or drunk for a while until you get used to the valium
clonazepam is generally the most popular long lasting...
... one who RXed it... he did tell me though that if the valium didnt agree with me i can call him and he will switch...
... one bad day on a new med.
So have you taken the Valium or are you going to give it a try?...
- same old questions about lexapro 31st May 2006
... starting dose should be easier to cope with, some valium would help a lot , a pity doc didnt prescribe it
...
- upped my lexapro??? 31st May 2006
... antidepressants to make your anxiety worse at first
valium always helps but many docs wont prescribe it
if...
- can anyone help?? 30th May 2006
... help in your situation would be like mild benzos like Valium or Xanax. They can be addictive over time so you should ... people don't realize is that Zoloft is very similiar to Valium and Xanax without the benzodiazapines (benzos are...
- Question abt meds 29th May 2006
... talking about anti-anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines ( Valium , Xanax, Librium etc.)
Usually such drug use and...
... thinking more along the lines of anti depressants, I take Valium but not a large dose, 1... 5ml, no more than once...
... Valium very very bad in my opinion.
The other stuff, well ... should take it. But, let him know you also take the Valium . I would stop the Valium and try the other alone...
... Valium is meds! You are on meds now!
I'd rather see you ... like antidepressents than simply mask it, such as the Valium ....
- Xanax 27th May 2006
... also have the same fear of becomming dependent on valium , I only take at the most one a day 5mg but I need...
... Well, if you must have the Valium then you have the answer. But I am not a doctor so...
- Anxiety Acceptance 27th May 2006
... attacks can last a few minutes or several hours
any valium type tablet disolved under the tongue will stop or ... many docs have been brainwashed to not prescribe any valium type meds at all but to insist on an antidepressant...
- Baaad Buspar! 27th May 2006
... with the risks this brings
xanax or any other valium type med is most useful, you should have tried to...
- Depressed 26th May 2006
... attack? what might happen?
an adequate dose of any valium type med will let you go out and enjoy yourself, dont...
- Worst Anxiety ever 26th May 2006
... anxious and excited in your situation, its normal, some valium always helps...
... I wish I had valium but my doc won't give me benzo's.
They phoned at...
- shopping and panic attacks 26th May 2006
... Ativan and Klonopin (among others) and the most famous, Valium . From what I have read though, it is difficult to...
... thoughts. No more tablets for me apart from the odd valium and I am even trying to wean myself off these very...
... thoughts. No more tablets for me apart from the odd valium and I am even trying to wean myself off these very...
- Whats the best medication??? 26th May 2006
... valium type meds are safe and always help everyone but can...
- alcohol and anxiety 25th May 2006
... panic issues, at this point i would need to take a valium and a couple of kalms. I smoke cigarettes and if i...
- Anxiety 25th May 2006
... low blood sugar, siezures, heart trouble, etc
any valium type tablet disolved under the tongue will stop or...
- Derealization/dissociation/dizziness 24th May 2006
... neutered, and caused sexual side effects. I have tried Valium , and that sometimes helps with the PVC's, but not...
- Is this really anxiety? 21st May 2006
... after and I panic so much it helps a little to take a valium to at least depress the sensations for an hour or...
- 2 Questions??? 21st May 2006
... psychologist about.
He gave me a script for valium which I take if I am really stressed no more that...
- Frustrated 21st May 2006
... Vicki
it can be very frustrating
klonapin, a valium type med always helps with no nasty side effects and...
- Prozac users........I need your input! 19th May 2006
... doc should have prescribed some valium type meds they always help in getting used to an antidepres...
- Started Seeing Therapist... 19th May 2006
... cause weight gain thats just an old wives tale
any valium type med also helps for the anxiety if you can find...
- calming drugs 19th May 2006
... Diazapam is the same med as valium . It is a good and long lasting med, meaning you don...
... How many mg of Diazapam ( Valium ) are you taking without going to sleep. I need to...
- Best medication for muscle tension? 19th May 2006
... xanax and all other valium type meds relax the muscles, a longer lasting benzo...
- Just prescribed Lexapro and SCARED! 18th May 2006
... idepressant, you have to satrt and see what happens
some valium type meds help in getting used to any antidepressant...
- Diazepam/Valium Panics question 16th May 2006
... I am in the UK. I have been on valium on and off for over 24 years mostly for panic attacks ... only thing to knock them on the head temporarily is valium . I am going through a terrible phase of going in and ... realise that a lot of my symptoms could actually be valium induced. I am already taking 4mg a day more than my...
... evaluate your medication and possibly add therapy. Valium is one of the longest acting benzos, but all benzos ... or your doctor may simply approve a higher dose of valium for you. You said you were 4mg. over each day, but ... anxiety was not so bad and you didn't need as much valium ? I feel bad for you...I know how helpless this anxiety...
... have asked before if there is a tablet that is like valium but doesnt have this addictive quality and doesnt ... that. All I am aware of is that you must come off valium very very gradually like 1mg every 3-4 weeks especially...
... all valium type meds have the same bad reputation but there are ... anticonvulsant med could perhaps be tried with the valium as these are thought to reduce panic attacks
coming ... off valium usually isnt all that difficult as long as you can...
... having panic attacks, then you are not taking enough valium . i recently completed a 5 month taper off ativan using ... valium as per the ashton manual. coming off benzos is not ... an easy task and tapering off using valium is the only way to go as far as i am concerned. since ... you are already on valium , you have to decide whether to continue or taper off...
- what's the difference? 14th May 2006
... both are valium type meds and therefore similar, to compare strengths...
- Anxiety, Stress, and panic attacks 14th May 2006
... feelings are normal from whats happened to you, any valium type med will help a lot by relaxing both your body...
- lexapro and klonopin 13th May 2006
... elka, they wont make you depressed klonapin is a valium type med that always helps anxiety, lexapro is a prozac...
- tired of anxiety 12th May 2006
... welcome
xanax and klonapin are valium type meds and will always help if the dose is got...
... to elka
klonapin is a valium type med and cant cause bad reactions like antidepressants...
- Anxiety/Alcohol Problem??? 11th May 2006
... doc as some wont prescribe any clonazepam or other valium type meds at all
for the training, extra clon and...
- My brother...anxiety in public 11th May 2006
... the dose, everyone needs a different dose of these valium type meds
effexor is as likely to help as any other...
- I feel completely alone, I really need help 10th May 2006
... to purple
any valium type med in a large enough dose will help a lot, dont...
- Just Got A Hired, Ahh But Suffer From Debilitating Anxiety! 10th May 2006
... relaxing and calming yourself
klonapin or any other valium type med always helps,an antidepressant help s sometimes...
- Starting and SSRI make anxiety worse? 9th May 2006
... any valium type med taken as needed only will help a lot, but ... been brainwashed to prescribe antidepressants only
valium also helps in getting used to any antidepressant
...
