My doctor prescribed me 5mg diazepam for my anxiety, trouble is, I'm too anxious about taking them. What will it do to me and how long will it effect me? I work as a cleaner every day, I don't want to possibly hinder my ability to work.
How will 5mg diazepam affect me and how long will it effect me?
Question posted by ZekeFaigan on 11 Nov 2015
Last updated on 1 December 2018 by Ros 2
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Ros 2
1 Dec 2018
Hello ZwkeFaigan, I take 10mg of diazepam at bedtime only, my doctor prescribed it for muscle relaxation. I suffer from spinal stenosis in my neck and lower lumbar spine... in addition to Fibromyalgia. Valium makes you tired, relaxes you and usually last 4-6 hrs. !
Take care & be well
chuck1957
11 Nov 2015
ZekeFaigan; Sometimes it's good to take the first time at home and see how it affects you. Almost always the first one well hit you a bit harder than the next one. Everyone is different on how long it last Just take as directed on bottle in most cases it well help from 4 to 6 hours. Could make you tired, dizziness,most common so you want to make sure you are clear from dangerous work or driving until you know how it affects you.
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