- meclizine... is it bad to take? 29th May 2005
... with the usual drowsy side-effects for some. I took valium (a definite vestibular suppressant) many times during...
- a few more things.. 27th May 2005
... tinnitus too for 4 months.
Two drugs were my saviours: Valium and Cipramil. Valium was used once or twice a week...
- It's back need ome encouragement 16th May 2005
... needed to get out and do more! All he did was prescribe Valium and said it would eventually go away. The other neurologist ... told me to stop the Valium it wasnt helping-I had MAV (classic for a woman "my...
- i flew to BC and back!!! 2nd May 2005
... the last plane i got on! i didn't have to take any valium either! its a good day for me:)...
... the last plane i got on! i didn't have to take any valium either! its a good day for me:)
Hi Anastasia
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- Question about symptoms 21st April 2005
... specialize in dizziness. I have just started using valium in the last 2 weeks to get some relief from this....
- Frustration........ 9th April 2005
... When things got too nasty I would just knock back a valium to take the edge off of the symptoms. Once in a while...
- new to board - fighting a meniere's battle 4th April 2005
... vertigo attacks with some serious nausea. I take valium which started helping less and less during full blown...
- Finally Some Relief!!!!! 2nd April 2005
... there, but in the meantime, he put me on 2.5 mg of valium , 3 times a day. So far, I have only been taking 2...
... Yay Belle!
My Dr. gave me valium too last week and so far haven't been brave enough...
... Hi,
I just wanted to share my experience with valium . I too- was very leary when my physician encouraged ... me to take valium to help with my Meniere's. I was to the point that ... triggered vertigo for me. My doctor explained that valium is a vestibular suppressant and does help. I take ... unpredictability and frequency of the symptoms- but valium does help me to get out and live some on the good...
... Hi Belle,
I have some valium and only took it once, the neuro prescribed it for...
... thnaks for the replies. Tip, so glad to hear that valium has helped you too. After trying so hard to cope with ... my husband passed away, several yrs ago, I was on valium for about a year--but decided to quit and took 2 mths...
- neck pain 2nd April 2005
... you read the thread I posted a couple days ago about Valium and Chiro questions? I've been dealing with "pain...
- constant lightheadedness, fatigue 31st March 2005
... prescribed me with a steriod and for the dizziness Valium . I hope this works it seems it may take a month but...
- Schao-my dizzy buddy 30th March 2005
... masrshmallows etc.. Another neurologist suggested Valium for "ear rocks" that didnt help me-think if the calcium...
- Chiro and Valium Questions 30th March 2005
... even if theres a problem. I also think prescribing valium is not the best - if you do have an inner ear prob ... , valium will act like vestibular meds do - and hinder compensation...
... know.
I've never had Chiro or taken anything like Valium so I am a little afraid. At this point I guess I...
... you are treating muscle provoked tenseness, maybe valium would be a good choice (but I'd try lesser routes...
... you lived in Sydney I send you down there!
On the valium front I have used it off and on only when necessary...
... tissues.
I think I might try to go slowly on the Valium , even if it's just to see if it helps and at least...
- new to board 29th March 2005
... HAD ME ON MEDS, SUCH AS, BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE, VALIUM , ALEGRA D. NONE OF THESE THINGS HAVE WORKED. IT'S...
- dizziness 26th March 2005
... Antibiotics, ears cleaned, Epely,Balance clinic, Valium , Xanax, MRI, CAT Scan, blood work, eye exercises nothing...
- Hi Pat! 22nd March 2005
... the whole routine-MRI, EKG, blood test, Mezacline, valium , balance clinic, eye exercises, Epley manuvers, and...
- nystagmus question 22nd March 2005
... backgrounds-doesnt seeem to help. Neurologist prescribed valium , antibiotics, mezacline-hasnt helped.
I've had ... other medicals -decreasing HBP medication and the Valium ....
- Question for crazylab or anyone on suppressants 20th March 2005
... dizziness medications such as Antivert (meclizine), Valium (diazepam), Xanax, Phenergan, or Compazine. This is...
- diagnosed with VN, but not so sure 16th March 2005
... dizziness medications such as Antivert (meclizine), Valium (diazepam), Xanax, Phenergan, or Compazine. This is...
- The anxiety returns 16th March 2005
... First time I've tried the stuff (it was the rare valium before). The stuff not only killed the anxiety but...
... would probably knock you out......1mg is equal to 10mg Valium ...... Hope you are feeling beter now....breathe deep...
... different to Cipramil. Could you swap the Ativan for valium and reduce that instead? Might be an easier trip considerin ... g valium is not as strong at a similar dose and has a longer...
... Thanks for the recommendation of switching over to Valium for my taper. I have read the Aston Manual and agree...
- Hi! I'm new here.....here's my dizzy story 8th March 2005
... xanax and he said that a very small dose of xanax or valium helps sometimes with dizziness and vertigo....he...
... Miss,
I've heard of valium being used to sedate the inner ear, but not Xanax...
- This Is Driving Me Crazy! Need Help!! 6th March 2005
... claustrophic and thought I'd never manage it. I took valium , a friend accompanied me, and fortunately I could...
- MEP-How do you determne which ear? 3rd March 2005
... had CScan, MRI, antibiotics, mezcline and now on valium .
Neurologist said he thought it was my "left" ear ... gave me valium and said it should go away -may take several weeks ... sp) Went back 2 months later-still same upped my Valium . Said take it for another 6 months.
I went to a...
... had CScan, MRI, antibiotics, mezcline and now on valium .
Neurologist said he thought it was my "left" ear ... gave me valium and said it should go away -may take several weeks ... sp) Went back 2 months later-still same upped my Valium . Said take it for another 6 months.
I went to a...
... had CScan, MRI, antibiotics, mezcline and now on valium .
Neurologist said he thought it was my "left" ear ... gave me valium and said it should go away -may take several weeks ... sp) Went back 2 months later-still same upped my Valium . Said take it for another 6 months.
I went to a...
- Question for Star 28th February 2005
... Thanks CL--the doc put me on valium and is making me an appointment with the vestibular ... ruled out the brain, SOOO we shall see, Hopefully, the valium will give me some relief...Will start it tommorrow...
- We Have had enough 26th February 2005
... neurologist, MRI, CScan, Epley exercises, eye exercises - valium , mezacline you name it I've tried it. One say's it ... high" that I don't want-lol.
I've stopped taking my valium after 3 months and the dosage increased to 5mg 2x...
- how long does the virus last? 25th February 2005
... doing Epley exercises, eye exercises, quit taking valium after 5 months-not helping-mezcline didnt work-MRI...
- Inner Ear Problem? Warning: long newbie post! 24th February 2005
... calmed it down, and when it was at its worst I used valium - as a muscle relaxant, not an anxiety drug. Like...
- Ativan for Labrynthitis or VN? 23rd February 2005
... drug withdrawal.....
I know that taking Ativan or Valium isn't recommended while you are doing VRT since it...
... system as well. I heard that it's much stronger than Valium . They gave it to me when I had an MRI, and I was ... drug to get rid of the annoying stuff. With Ativan or Valium you NEED the drug and the feeling that it produces...
... obviously. It also acts as an anti-anxiety. I use valium very rarely if I feel too wound up from this inner...
... emergencies. I know my 1 mg Ativan equals 10mg of Valium , much more than I think I would need to get through...
... says but then if the ativan is similar to 10 mg of valium then perhaps not. The most I've taken at a time is ... mg but usually just 2 mg. Maybe you can substitute valium for the ativan? Might be easier as the half-life is...
... Manual on Benzodiazepine Withdrawal. Switching over to Valium and then tapering down would be a smoother ride if ... lower the dose and maybe switch to something like Valium in a lower dose that lasts longer. I've read about ... people who have been taking Valium for 20 yrs without any problems. I am 63 years old...
- chronic labyrinthitis and flying 23rd February 2005
... absolutely beside myself about this. my doctor gave me valium incase i lose it in the air. are you going some where...
... absolutely beside myself about this. my doctor gave me valium incase i lose it in the air. are you going some where...
- How you go to work when feeling 24/7 21st February 2005
... -moving head up/down-side to side-tried Mezcline, Valium and nothing has helped. Busy wallpaper, shining floors...
- All worked up 15th February 2005
... I did that night following the test was have some valium (about 5 mg) on hand to calm down the vestibular system ... experience and wanted to say that having a little valium on hand might make you feel better and confident knowing...
- I'm disgusted with this thing.... 14th February 2005
... myself through the years taking antidepressants and valium in order to function. I suffered all the symptoms...
- Suffered from Vertigo-New Dr. says its from menopause! 10th February 2005
... inner ear infection), ears cleaned, PT Balance lab and valium for "ear rocks" -BPPV plus exercises for the BPPV ... effects quit after 1 week.
1st neurologist gave valium .25mg 2x per day. Month later no chamge upped to...
- I'm TERRIFIED to fly! 8th February 2005
... flying compare to a long bus ride, or car ride? would valium or xanax or something like that be a good idea? whats...
... trigger symptoms. See if your Dr. can give you a valium for the flight over and one for the flight back. ...
... official okay (i was told last year not to fly) and some valium or xanax or horse tranquilizers, whatever they'll...
- Foggy feeling.... 27th January 2005
... go away eventually-may take 6 months or so gave me valium then increase it to 5mg 2x day-still no help. Last...
- Does anyone else find looking in mirrors unbearable? 12th January 2005
... that. You may want to try taking a small dose of Valium or an antihistamine or decongestant to see if that...
- Vertigo - how long? 6th January 2005
... sysmptoms that often come with this. I took the occasional valium when anxiety was bad to have a break.
Hang in there...
- Labyrinthitis Treatment...HELP!! 5th January 2005
... are getting some bad anxiety with this (like I did) valium worked well for me to calm me down and help me to...
- please help, dizzy, numbness,lump in throat feeling 24th December 2004
... this condition.
My advice to you is to take some valium or Xanax when the symptoms really are too much to...
- Went to see my GP. mmm not sure 8th December 2004
... it's the same as valium and I would think that it might help some of the issues...
- Flying... 6th December 2004
... from Sydney to Bangkok but got over it. Have some valium with you to chill just in case. It's hard to know...
... Ativan (lorazepam) ", "Phenergan", "Compazine", and " Valium (diazepam) ". When a herpes virus infection is strongly...
- New to Board – My battle with Vesitibular Neuritits 4th December 2004
... not come back again. He wrote me a prescription for Valium if I do have a severe episode again. He only wanted...
... have been prescribed Meclizine, Phenergan, Reglan, Valium , and Zophran. Only the valium has seemed to relieve...
... they study at university really.
The fact that valium gave you relief is yet another sign that it's vestibular...
... write it off as VN and give me a prescription for valium . But I had asked about other "tests" so he suggested...
... - I think you need answers and a prescription for valium is not going to give you any. I too had to ask a specialist...
... - I think you need answers and a prescription for valium is not going to give you any. I too had to ask a specialist...
... like doing nothing but sleep. I even took half a valium which was a bad mistake. Well two days ago..after...
... problems. I was sent home with massive doses of valium . I remained in bed for several weeks. The only relief...
- This is making me depressed 1st December 2004
... was really bad, was to use tiny doses (1 or 2 mg) of valium - this is used as a muscle relaxant as well as an...
... catarrh, and i agree with jade and hbep as ive tried valium and cbt , all help....take care...
... guys.
is there anything else out there besides valium . my case isnt real severe but id like somethin that...
- Confused - Medication or not? 17th November 2004
... drug specifically designed to suppress dizziness ( valium can also do this, as can other benzodiazepines) as...
... short term measure. You could try a small dose of valium during the flight to calm your vestibular nerve, but ... serc, so can't really say. I did take tiny doses of valium occasionally for a different issue (muscle relaxant...
- The world, how to be a part of it? 6th November 2004
... others I HATE taking them. Although I have to say, valium (and other benzos) is actully really soothing as it...
- Panic Attacks 4th November 2004
... another challenge I think. I never took Xanax but used valium instead, particularly when I would get a low-level ... tremor in my body. That really spooked me and valium did the job well of stopping it. I used valium sparingly...
- New kind of dizziness 20th October 2004
... was due to an imbalance in the inner ear. Prescribed Valium (.5 -1/2 tablet two times per day) He says Valium...
- Labyrinthitis lying dormant. 2nd October 2004
... call it recurrent VN..write me a prescription for Valium ..and send me on my way. I would like a definitive...
- Dizziness and Vertigo 30th September 2004
... will happen. Also, you might consider knocking back a valium *occasionally* to give yourself a break. It will calm...
- Advice. 27th September 2004
... issue if you feel really "dopey" on it as you might on valium or something. I checked out the meds database I have...
- please help - horrible ear pains 18th September 2004
... the vibration was tiny doses of a benzodiazepine - valium , 2mg. It acts as a muscle relaxant. You might be greatly...
- Strange symptoms from massage again.. 11th September 2004
... front and feeling tense again. Knocked back 2 mg of valium and took an aspro-clear then threw one of those microwave ... shoulders - RELIEF! Feel much, much better. First valium I've popped for months so don't feel bad.
Hope...
- Again, your history please 9th September 2004
... first +ve change came once I started taking an SSRI. Valium was good for attacks. Nothing else helped med-wise...
- anti depressants slow compensation? 8th September 2004
... want to stay away from are not SSRIs, but those like Valium and Xanax. They have vestibulo-suppressant qualities...
- Caffeine, anxiety, depression......Help!!!! 1st September 2004
... Celexa. I can see the connection with drugs such as valium holding up brain compensation but not an SSRI.
...
- New here, glad I am not alone 24th August 2004
... out there) deal with studying, etc.
I only take a valium when I can't sleep cause the anxiety is so bad, and...
... out there) deal with studying, etc.
I only take a valium when I can't sleep cause the anxiety is so bad, and...
- need reassurance 20th August 2004
... tiredness. I take a low dose, .25 mg 2x a day. It's a valium related drug, but less addictive. But after a week...
- dr. thinks i have BPPV 28th July 2004
... I was told that I could try some Anti-Vert or some Valium to help possibly alleviate the symptoms (not CURE...
- please read 18th July 2004
... post called “Help”. First you mention that you take Valium . Valium isn’t only a sedator, it’s a medication that...
- help 16th July 2004
... pressure yet too much pressure sensation...i take a valium and that releaves it
could it be patulous e/ tube...
- Emsy, question about rocking 5th July 2004
... dramamine, scopolamine seem to be of little use. Valium and related medications such as Klonapin are helpful ... ineffective, some people can prevent MDD by taking Valium , Klonapin, or Ativan prior to getting on the boat...
... can't go to work and am worried. So please if the valium helps,let me know. Its been 15mths now. ...
... There are certain things that can be done for rocking ( Valium is supposed to be a moderate help). You should see...
- New med is causing lots of problems! Ugghhhh! 4th July 2004
... should have just told you to take the odd dose of valium when things were really rough. If anxiety is a major...
- for the undiagnosed dont forget these things as most drs dont bother 27th June 2004
... teeth so as to avoid having to hav work done. i take valium before i go as the whole ordeal is stressful; noise...
... teeth so as to avoid having to hav work done. i take valium before i go as the whole ordeal is stressful; noise...
- Vestibular migraine treatment 14th June 2004
... USA. Klonopin is also called Clonazipam. It's a Valium related drug, but supposedly less addicting/habitforming...
... you.
The Klonopin has been huge for me. It's a valium drug (and potentially addicting) so my doc is going...
... asking about. It's supposed to be less addicting than Valium , but I have heard that coming off can be troublesome...
- Two separate inner ear problems? 12th June 2004
... and told me to just not worry about it and gave me valium (along with some diuretic, zyrtec, verapamil for possible...
- HELP ME, please!!! What is wrong with me? :( 10th June 2004
... there's nothing he can do, and gave me a script for valium . I am no dummy, I know something is wrong, and valium...
- Constant rocking 9th June 2004
... sold on the Diamox approach. He said low doses of Valium can be used to dull the nerve.
The worst part is...
- new to the site 7th June 2004
... way he was useless he gave me a perscription for valium and said see ya later. i had a balance test and my ... there any kind of surgery that corrects that. the valium just seems to make me sleep. i was given 5 mg and...
... from your post---is not your situation---as for the " Valium " it is given---sometimes---to quite down the vestibular...
- Almost there - I think!! 20th May 2004
... want to try something to "sedate" the inner ear, like Valium or something to help alleviate any dizziness, like...
- I need some reassurance! 16th May 2004
... one my primary doc referred me to and he put me on valium for 8 weeks because he saw by the results of my ENG ... that I had damage on my right side. The valium did nothing for me other than make apprehensive about ... back to him at the end of the 8 weeks, I told him the valium wasn't helping and he said then it can't possibly ... and that it probably wasn't the problem. I took the valium for nothing. I guess on the first visit when he prescribed ... valium that should have told me that he's not too much up...
- Chronic Vestibular Disorder and Medication Progress Report 12th May 2004
... ontibuting factor to my ills.
I've been on Klonopin (a valium related drug) since the end of February, and Atacand...
- Too many unanswered questions by Docs 2nd May 2004
... a definite weakness on my right side. He gave me valium which I was supposed to take 2 mg every morning. ... feeling and he said to start taking another 2mg of the valium at night. I was very reluctant but my husband said ... what he tells me then how can I prove to him that the valium isn't helping me. I am due to see him again tomorrow ... and I 'm telling him that I want off the valium and we are going to have to take a different route...
... company here.
Well okay I guess he is trying the valium as a two prong approach, firstly it will supress the ... symptoms. Firstly if you are not comforatbale with the valium then you must raise this again. It is an addictive ... established. But the VRT would very likely mean that the valium would have to be stopped to give your brain a chance...
... m wrong, my neuro should have only had me take the valium for a week. Well, then I've certainly given it long ... to get into to see him all he could do was offer me valium . My husband even took off work to take me. I nearly...
... sorry if I scared you about the addiction aspect of valium !! dont worry. Its is though a recognised side effect ... addictive perspective.
I myself took two days supply of valium when I was in extreme vertigo mode (not spinning but...
... and you prob - labyrinthitis or residuals of. The valium is bad cos it stops brain compensation so really I...
... life insurance policy after they found out I was on valium even being the low dose of it. I was totally honest ... was pretty stupid for being so willing to take the valium . I sure wish I had found these boards before my very...
... more meds, I want to start tapering to get off the valium and be completely free to start healing with nothing...
... and what to expect.
I wanted to write about your Valium experience, because my GP prescribed Xanax for me ... low dose, which it sounds like you are too with the Valium . I wouldn't worry about it; just stop taking it if...
... more meds, I want to start tapering to get off the valium and be completely free to start healing with nothing...
- Who's Who on here? :) 19th April 2004
... symptoms - this can be in the form of something like valium , BETA blockers, or even Benedryl antihistamine. Always...
- Good God......help!! 16th April 2004
... important. Second, one hour before bed I took 2 mg of valium and then at bedtime another 2 mg. That did the trick...
- inner ear crackling 15th April 2004
... bothering you, a short course of muscle relaxants, or valium at a low dose might sort it out.
Hope this helps...
- To Wowwwweeee 15th April 2004
... m referring to are from the benzo family - xanax, valium etc... Many people on here have taken other anxiety...
