Diazepam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• mar...
• November 29, 2020

Diazepam for Muscle Spasm "I had severe neck tightness 5 days ago, and Aleve did not help. I finally fell asleep, but the next day I could not move my head more than an inch without severe shooting pain. Even texting hurt - the nurse where I live prescribed Baclofen, which did not help at all - still shooting pain, no movement. So I called a surgeon, and he said Valium is the best for muscle spasms. I asked the nurse practitioner to prescribe it, but she would not (no controlled substances). These strong drugs are for a reason!! I was in excruciating pain till I got the Valium and acetaminophen filled (from another county). The pain and tightness noticeably lessened by the end of the day. The next day, yesterday, I did not need the pain reliever, just the Valium. It is the BEST for muscle spasms, and I only took half a dose today. I will be saving them for when I have another serious ailment, and doctors won't prescribe!!!"

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2018

Diazepam for Muscle Spasm "Last week I went to the emergency room with my neck completely frozen and a blinding headache. After 72 hours of trying heating pads & everything from Advil to Flexeril to Vicodin with NO effect, I was convinced it had to be meningitis. My BP (normally a chill 120/70) was 145/92, so when the doc said 'I'm not trying to minimize what you're going thru, but you've just got a stiff neck, I'm giving you Valium', I was furious. Well, my apologies to the ER doc, because so far it has worked like a charm--only 4 days and I've got 80% of my mobility back, and the remaining pain is manageable with Advil. I always thought Valium was only an anti-anxiety drug, but I'm happy to have been mistaken. I'd highly recommend this as short-term treatment for muscle spasm, Flexeril had always been my go-to, but if for some reason it's ineffective on your spinal pain, Valium is great. However, I can't WAIT to get off it: I feel it's really impaired my mental acuity."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2019

For Anxiety "My GP reluctantly prescribed me 2mg diazepam to help with heightened anxiety due to starting sertraline 50mg. The side effects from sertraline were horrendous and still are at times. I have bad days and suffer the anxiety, sweating, shaking, panic, then I think to myself, why am I doing this to myself? My GP has told me they are very addictive and after this course of 14, he will not give me anymore. They relax me and help the anxiety while waiting for sertraline to kick in, which I have been on for 2 and a half weeks. I'm so scared to be without them. I've even searched the Internet to buy them myself. I only take half of 2mg or a full one when needed. GP should be more sympathetic."

• Gre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2014

For Anxiety "Called my doctor as I was having serious anxiety attacks and panic attacks, she prescribed me 2mg twice daily. I have suffered with anxiety all my life. The moment I swallowed the first pill, 20 minutes later, I can't even explain how perfect I feel - no anxiety, no panic, calm, and so normal. It's unreal - a serious life saver!"

• pat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 29, 2015

For Anxiety "I have had anxiety all of my adult life, and at times I have been almost crippled through panic attacks and nervous tension. I have tried nearly every benzodiazepine available, and for myself diazepam is by far the most effective, safe and trusted. It is also a very good 'all-rounder' tranquilizer, useful for anxiety, panic, insomnia, muscle tension through worry, tension headaches and irritable bowel syndrome induced through anxiety. I have never become addicted despite years of use, I mostly take diazepam only when required, but several times when going through a particularly bad period of anxiety and depression I have taken it regularly for several weeks and I didn't experience withdrawal upon discontinuation."

• Jef...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 14, 2017

For Anxiety "I try to avoid taking Valium and only use it as a last resort if physical techniques (progressive relaxation, breathing control, etc.) don't work. At most, I have never taken more than two 5mg tablets in a day. I find that on an empty stomach, the effects are felt within 10-15 minutes and it certainly calms things down mostly. In my anxiety state, I get a dreadful feeling in the pit of my stomach followed by chest tightness and also the inevitable irrational thoughts, even though I know they are irrational. The Valium seems to smooth it out and there is that calmness which blocks crazy thoughts (claustrophobia is one of them, being trapped, worrying about inconsequential things, playing out what-if scenarios... completely irrational stuff)."

• ano...
• April 12, 2024

Diazepam for Anxiety "Valium is the best drug for me for spasms in my neck and shoulder, and for anxiety as well. It is rated the highest on drugs.com. Many consumers think it is effective. Some of the best medications are being blackballed by the DEA and the CDC. Patients don't believe the propaganda against Valium. It is not sedating for me and is one of the most effective medications I have taken. The pain clinic might tell you there are better drugs for muscle spasms. Patients don't believe a lot of what pain clinics say. The pain clinic employees should concentrate on treating pain, not causing pain and not trying to police patients. They have hurt many patients, and that is unacceptable."

• Imi...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 4, 2024

Diazepam for Anxiety "I've been on Valium (diazepam) for over ten years now, and I would definitely recommend it for panic attacks, PTSD, and phobias. Before the diazepam, I was taking 400 mg of Phenobarbital daily. While I still think the Phenobarbital is stronger and better for panic, it's outdated, and no one will prescribe it for anxiety anymore (along with meprobamate and butalbital). Valium is the best benzodiazepine for me personally. It has a fast onset, especially if I am actively panicked, averaging about 15 minutes to an hour, depending on my mood. It's got a long half-life, so I don't get interdose withdrawal, and I get great coverage. After years of being on 40 mg daily, my new prescriber agreed to 60 mg/day as my PTSD is so bad and I have a tolerance, this has been a game changer, and it's working even better than before. Downsides are you cannot drive while on Valium as it is intoxicating, drowsiness and sedation, physical tolerance and withdrawal, and addiction issues."

• Cou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2023

Diazepam for Anxiety "Several weeks ago, I had a huge panic attack and took Valium to calm down, but noticed I still had to really talk myself out of the panic attack. The next day, I was unusually anxious, so I took another. This continued until I realized my anxiety was getting out of hand and started antidepressants. Big mistake. Antidepressants made my anxiety much worse, and I still continued taking Valium, thinking my anxiety must be so bad that even Valium can't fix it. After two weeks of this, I ended up in the hospital, having strange body panic attacks I couldn't stop, like my body was just doing its own thing and releasing adrenaline on its own. I was told to come off both medications and start with another antidepressant. I stopped the antidepressants but continued to take the Valium. I then noticed every time I took it, my anxiety would triple and leave me an anxious, quivering, sleepless mess. I stopped the Valium, and now my anxiety is more manageable. Still left with a high heart rate but no more panic attacks."

• sin...
• June 10, 2014

For Muscle Spasm "I tried all the muscle relaxant medicines, then my pain management doctor introduced me to diazepam. The spasms in my legs and fusioned area of my back disappeared overnight. The way I know it works is because if I don't take it, the symptoms reappear."

• hol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2024

For Anxiety "As a 19-year-old young man, ever since I was 12, I have been having panic attacks and anxiety episodes that would last hours and make me feel like my chest was imploding, causing dizziness, full-body sweating, shaking, etc. I was hospitalized for panic attacks a few times, thinking I was dying. My schooling took a nosedive as anxiety destroyed my functioning, and I dropped out of school. I was tried on hydroxyzine, which did not work. I was tried on sertraline, which did work for my depression and maybe some social anxiety, but not my panic attacks. I lost hope and stopped visiting doctors. Eventually, I got referred to a psychiatrist. I was tried on Buspar with no success, propranolol with some success with physical symptoms, Ativan, which did not last long enough and made me dizzy, and finally Valium, which was perfect. I only take it as needed, and I have now finally graduated and applied for college. I don't like having to take anything habit-forming, but it literally saved my life."

• Lak...
• April 28, 2019

For Anxiety "I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. I was prescribed Valium after attending the emergency department for a panic attack. I take Valium when I feel my anxiety creeping up on me (when my heart rate increases and I have that awful feeling of anxiety in my chest) and when I become overwhelmed to stop a panic attack occurring. I take 2.5mg and find this a great dose for me. I feel calm about 30 minutes after taking it and am able to relax for quite a few hours (if only this feeling came naturally!). Overall, I find Valium very effective. However, I can see why people become addicted. You really do get a sense of calm from Valium. If you can be responsible with it and not abuse the drug then I highly recommend it for those instances where you just need something to calm you down. Also, I have never had any side effects."

• Alf...
• September 8, 2016

Diazepam for Alcohol Withdrawal "This is the second time I am taking diazepam for alcohol withdrawal. It helps me relax, be less anxious, stopped my trembles, overall it helped a lot. I do feel quite tired though, I hope I will be able to fall asleep. The pills saved my day. I found 5 mg to be too small a dosage for me. Good luck out there!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 10, 2023

Diazepam for Anxiety "Valium has helped me more than any other anxiety or antidepressants I have taken since 1995. I have always looked at a situation and seen the danger, and it affected my ability to enjoy most activities. My anxiety put stress on my marriage and my parenting. I was constantly afraid or paranoid of danger and accidents. I take 10mg 2 to 3 times a day. I occasionally get tired but have no other side effects. I am more relaxed and less stressed concerning accidents. Xanax, Klonopin, and Gabapentin did not work for me. I do take 2 other antidepressants for Major Depressive Disorder."

• Bra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 15, 2015

Diazepam for Anxiety "Other than drowsiness for about 45 minutes after taking it, great medicine! Works in like 10 minutes, so if I feel a panic attack coming on, I take my dosage and before I know it I'm calm. It enables me to go into mass public places and can go into crowded restaurants with my family. Valium has given me a huge part of my life back. I know most doctors are against it because dope heads have abused this type of drug. You can only get it from a psychiatrist now, but it saved my social life so I see the shrink monthly! Thanks, Valium"

• Ele...
• July 1, 2015

Diazepam for Anxiety "I used to be on Valium back in the 90s when it was easier to get for panic attacks and PTSD, and when the narcotics laws changed, I got off of them because my family doctor wouldn’t give them to me. Panic attacks started happening again when I have a thyroid disorder. Now I’m seeing a psychiatrist to get them again, and they have given me part of my life back. Before seeing a psychiatrist, my doctor tried me on multiple different SSRIs, and none of them worked. SSRIs gave me ED. Valium has only one side effect to me, and that is just being drowsy for an hour or so. Valium is a life-saver."

• Jem...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 25, 2019

For Muscle Spasm "I have a form of muscular dystrophy, and this is the only drug that will stop my spasms. I've been on it when needed for 15+ years and would not be a working, functioning contributor to society without it. I take a very low dose when needed. I can now live life to the fullest without pain. I'm so thankful for this drug."

• pcu...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 23, 2013

Diazepam for Meniere's Disease "I have had vertigo/Meniere's since 2003, and Valium seems to be the only medicine that helped me. It takes the edge off of the dizzy feeling and the frustration that goes along with it. My experience is different than most, I get dizzy when chopping veggies, washing dishes, and sometimes driving on roads with hills (there aren't many where I live, thank God!). But it comes and goes and happens almost every day. I think I would probably freak out if my doctor said I couldn't take it anymore."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 4, 2018

Diazepam for Muscle Spasm "It is the only thing that works for me when my back flares up and still allows me to function mentally so I can work. I’ve taken it off and on as needed during flare-ups for years with no side effects or withdrawal when I discontinue. I don’t leave home without it just in case!"

• Jer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2019

For Muscle Spasm "I suffer from chronic pain every day, and there are days when I can't get out of bed. I have interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, spinal stenosis, and herniated discs, and now the doctors are saying I have neurologic problems. The pain every day keeps me from functioning in my life. The simplest things are so painful for me. I was given Valium for the pelvic floor dysfunction, and it seemed to relax the nerves and help a great deal. I only take one if I'm very bad that day. There aren't any other medications I want to take because of the big hype about getting addicted. My doctors said there's not much they can do for me since I have this autoimmune disease. I have to live my life, so if this medication is prescribed and it helps some, then this is my only alternative. If someone can come up with better advice, I would gladly take it. I hate drugs, but I have to do what my doctor says, or what's the sense of going to him."

• Big...
• September 14, 2011

Diazepam for Muscle Spasm "I'm a 32-year-young woman, who at the age of 11 was diagnosed with a severe spine disorder (scoliosis). It was also affecting my vertebrae, they were turning in, causing my ribs to crush my lungs. My doctor said I had a year or so to live. I was slowly suffocating. So at 12 years old, I had 2 Harrington rods put in on each side of my spine, from neck to tush! The pain then wasn't too bad, from what I remember, but now at 32 some days I can't even move (winter in Idaho). However, 2 years ago I started using diazepam, and at first, I slept a lot. As time has passed, I have a great life. I myself cannot play sports, but I can sit on a metal bench for 3 to 4 hours and enjoy watching my 4 boys play sports. Take as prescribed and tell your doctor if it's not helping."

• SJC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2021

For Muscle Spasm "I was on diazepam for a couple of months, then my doctor was switched and I was taken off because it was a benzo! I have bipolar disorder, osteoarthritis, and a possible autoimmune disorder. The pain that I started to suffer in my upper thighs at night was unbearable. Then I started to get terrible muscle spasms in my feet and calf muscles, so bad that one night my husband had to call the ambulance and I was rushed to the hospital. Finally, I got a new specialist and he immediately put me back on diazepam, explaining that it helps with anxiety, thus helps to relax muscles. I am now on 15 mg, working my way up to 20 mg, and for the first time in months, I have not had a muscle spasm and have been able to start to sleep. I am a 52-year-old woman and have my own business. I thought I was going to have to stop working. This drug is given a bad reputation, but used properly, it is a lifesaver!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2016

Diazepam for Muscle Spasm "During my cancer treatment, Valium was prescribed to me for muscle spasms. It only took about 10 minutes to start working. It has done the job very well for me. I've been able to do my physical therapy with minimal pain, and soon hope to be pain-free!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2013

For Muscle Spasm "Diazepam works wonders for taking away muscle spasm type pain in my legs due to proximal tibiofibular instability issues. It also helps with my intermittent piriformis syndrome (butt pain) after I have sat down too much. No gastrointestinal side effects. No problem to take when needed on an empty stomach. Ever since having some diazepam, there is never a need for hydrocodone pain medicine."

• Jon...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 6, 2022

Diazepam for Anxiety "There is nothing to treat anxiety like Valium/Diazepam - that the Federal government and the states issued laws that put a chilling effect on doctors to prescribe it is so unfortunate. They legalize marijuana and create a black market for excellent medications for anxiety/insomnia. They have created a black market for these medications at a time when fentanyl overdose is rampant in these United States."