Diazepam for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 5)

• Eisei
• June 12, 2010

Valium (diazepam) "Unlike some benzodiazepines like lorazepam, which is short-acting, Valium is much better for those with social anxiety instead of once-in-awhile panic attacks. Valium is in the system for longer. Lasting effects are often desired as the medication will not need to be taken as often. This fact has been great for people who greatly fear addiction and overdose as a result of short-acting benzodiazepines. I personally was previously on Lorazepam for serious anxiety. Even though I was on it for several months, addiction or overdose was never a problem for me. However, I don't like taking pills generally, especially very often. Out of safety and convenience, I was placed on Valium. It works much better for me."

• Batman
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2014

Valium (diazepam) "Recently began suffering generalized anxiety disorder, which took me to the point of suicide. I was prescribed diazepam. The first time I took it, I felt aggressive and annoyed easily. However, after a few days, I can safely say it has greatly reduced my anxiety. For now, however, my doctor has said he will not let me stay on it due to the body's ability to easily build a tolerance to the medicine over time, requiring greater doses, etc. I desperately do not want to try antidepressants again (due to a previous severe reaction). We shall see."

• Jeri...
• January 17, 2016

Valium (diazepam) "I had pain in my stomach that no one could diagnose for three months. I was put on an SSRI that made things worse, and I lost 35 pounds with no appetite. One day the pain released and I became extremely anxious. By taking a small dose of Valium in the morning and evening, I am so much better. I was also given Dr. Claire Week's book which helped. I never thought I would recover, but hang in there."

• Be St...
• July 8, 2016

Valium (diazepam) "Date: 07-08-2016...Re Valium: I have been taking Valium for the past three years as I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I very seldom take Valium. Like, 4 mg a week or 4 mg twice a week or I can go a month without taking it. It is very subtle, it will start working after 20 minutes which has been my experience. Valium does melt my anxiety and panicky feelings away even at 4 mg. After taking it, I would feel like my old self. I tried to score it by 2 mg, however, it is not effective. I think those who try it the first time should go 4 mg or 5 mg. I am also taking an SSRI for my anxiety condition. SSRI is not perfect. Some days are tough so I tough it out by not taking a Valium. If you don't abuse it, you can take it for life."

• Geddy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 13, 2016

Valium (diazepam) "I took Valium for almost 3 years, and it helped my anxiety. I started on 5 mg three times a day, then, that increased to 4 times a day. I started waking in the early morning, thinking I had bad pills because they weren't working. I found out I was in tolerance and started having tolerance withdrawal. It's very hard to come off. I tried to stop cold turkey, and on day 3, it felt like I had been shocked with a cattle prod. I went back to 15 mg and started a slow taper. I added Remeron for sleep while tapering. I would steer clear of benzos and find something else for anxiety, these should not be taken for long periods of time. It makes your world a better place to be and forget life's problems for a short time, but you will face consequences later."

• CAPER...
• February 22, 2016

Zetran (diazepam) "I suffered from severe anxiety and anxiety attacks for over 20 years. The psychiatrists I was seeing had me on different anti-anxiety drugs but nothing worked. The attacks got so severe and so often that I had to sign myself into a mental hospital. The house doctor in the hospital gave me 2 blue Valium, and he told me to place them under my tongue. Wow, I couldn't believe it. After about 10 minutes, I finally calmed down. The anxiety totally drained from my body. As time went by, I would feel another anxiety attack come on. I would take my Valium, and the attacks would go away. That happened about 30 years ago, and I no longer suffer from anxiety attacks. Also, I do not abuse the Valium; I don't take them anymore."

• Austin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2016

Valium (diazepam) "I can't eat or be around a lot of people without it or Xanax. Xanax is good but doesn't last as long. My mom even said while I was on diazepam, it's good to see a smile on your face! It may make you feel kind of goofy for a couple of days, but after that, it just helps. The sedation subsides as well. A very tolerable medication that really does help. Trust me!"

• Goldie
• July 2, 2015

Valium (diazepam) "I have fibro and stenosis and take Cymbalta, Flexeril, Elavil, and a few others. My doctor said I have adjustment disorder and sent me to a psychiatrist. He prescribed 5 mg twice a day and 10 mg at bedtime, and it's worked wonders. I'm sleeping 7 to 8 hours a night for the first time in over five years. My mind and body feel relaxed. I'm so thankful that I saw this doctor, this med has been the only thing that's helped me."

• Anonymous
• July 7, 2011

Valium (diazepam) "I'm only 15 years old, but I've been suffering from anxiety to the point of near-suicide, and Valium has saved my life more than once. I currently take Cymbalta daily, and Valium whenever I need it (roughly 5 times per week), and I have now been able to return to living a normal life. (I had to quit school for a little while). I would recommend this medicine to absolutely ANYONE who suffers from frequent anxiety; it may permit a better lifestyle."

• Putti...
• May 14, 2016

Valium (diazepam) "My doctor will not prescribe medicine for my panic attacks. I have depression and when I have a panic attack have trouble breathing. Doctors will not prescribe valium for these attacks because he says they are addictive. This is crazy. I am not a drug addict and need something to help me thru these attacks. What to do. Maybe a little lead to the head would take care of these attacks."

• Zlav
• October 19, 2019

"I have used diazepam most of my life (since age 20), but now my doctor decides that at my age of 72, I have to get off it. I will have to try to find someone else to help me. I have generalized anxiety that I had since I was a little kid. It wasn't until I was 18 that I was able to get medications. My doctor is younger and has no idea about older patients. If not for a benzodiazepine, I could see where I would have died at some point. Doctors should not be the ones to prescribe medication because pharmacists are actually chemists and they can tell you what a drug will do to you and how it would interact with other drugs. Pharmacists should be the ones prescribing. There are too many doctor prescribing mistakes - I worked in several large hospitals and saw too many people who died due to a doctor not knowing the chemistry, thus, why a pharmacist should be with the doctor in prescribing. I would like the U.S. to put pharmacists in charge of prescribing."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 4, 2017

"I have been on Valium (diazepam) for 40 years, have never had any side effects. It's a great drug. If prescribed properly, no one should ever have any problems with this drug if prescribed properly, and if taking it for the right reasons."

• JohnyK
• October 22, 2014

"I am 19 years old, and have tried all four of the most popular benzodiazepines for my social, general, and nighttime anxiety when several SSRIs failed: Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, and Valium. Klonopin made me angry and Xanax didn't last long for me. Ativan did zilch. Valium is like Xanax's effects with Klonopin's long duration! It's the only medication that I can take effectively with no side effects! I take 5 mg only as needed and have no urge to take more. It's mild, kicks in quick, and lasts long. I don't find it addictive at all! Sometimes the oldest medications are the best. Lifesaver!"

• Melody...
• August 14, 2016

Valium (diazepam) "I've been on Valium for about 6 months now and have severe social anxiety and separation anxiety. But it definitely helps. It allows me to not feel as claustrophobic and not to get as shaky or frozen in anxiety-producing situations. If I have an anxiety attack or feel like I'm going to have one, then I will take a Valium, and it helps me get through the day."

• Sable
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 11, 2019

"I started having panic attacks at age 35. After taking 10 mg diazepam per day for months, I gradually had fewer attacks. I now rarely have a very minor attack. I have taken 5 mg per day for 37 years with no problems, not sleepy if I keep fairly active. I also have been taking 12.5 mg amitriptyline at bedtime for 35 years."

• Ralph...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 5, 2023

"I've had extreme anxiety since the age of 16 years old. I'm now 66 and still working. I was prescribed Valium from the age of 16/17 to the age of 60. During this period, I held down a good job, got married, and had children without any problems. My GP took me off it maybe 6 years ago, and my life has gone downhill. I find it almost impossible to mix with people. I stutter whenever I speak to someone. My wife and children don't understand why I'm now such a bag of nerves. I now take Codeine phosphate as a substitute, but it's poor in comparison to diazepam. I now have no friends at work or at home because I'm too anxious to socialize with others. I'd do anything to get back on diazepam, even just 2-4mg a day."

• disco...
• January 5, 2015

"I am 21 and have suffered from major anxiety attacks and chronic depression the past few years and took every antidepressant tablets going, which have never made a difference. My doctor prescribed me with 2mg diazepam. I took one with a cup of tea, and I've never felt so calm and relaxed in my life. I slept like a baby for the first time in six months. I highly recommend these if you suffer from the same problems. One negative is they give me the munchies."

• Anonymous
• October 3, 2009

Valium (diazepam) "I've found that for my sleep problems after trying many and all sleep aids, this has had the least amount of side effects and I wake up feeling great, not sluggish or with a hangover sensation. 10mg dose has worked wonders with my racing thoughts keeping me awake and to provide a relaxed feeling for a great night's sleep."

• Ajano
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 25, 2019

"I got started on diazepam at aged 15, I went to the doctors looking back with teenage anxiety the normal for that I think I was prescribed six 5mg diazepam a day and I never saw the doctor again it was just a repeat prescription every week waiting for me it took me till I was 20 years old till I found out what the pills what they do. I found out not long after my doctors gave me them he retired so I think the 3 week review was lost when the doc left. I am 40 years old now my local doctor said at my age it might something I am on forever, I'd like to stop, I've tried to but it is unbearable Please if you're reading this - only take it for short time as it will ruin your life. It has mine ."

• Tinke...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 15, 2019

"I have been on diazepam for 15 years and I am now going through hell. I'm on 14 mg a day and they are killing me slowly, making my anxiety million times worse and I have irritable aggressive moods, shaking, chest pains, vomiting, numb, restless feet, the most painful experience of my life. I am going insane. DO NOT TOUCH THESE DRUGS"

• Still...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 17, 2018

"I have been on many of the well-known psych meds. Nothing seemed to work until I got some relief from Ativan, but when it wore off, the anxiety would return. So, in search of a long-lasting solution, my doctor put me on 10 mg of Valium three times a day. I feel much better. Not 100%, I'm still trying to get there, but I've been on this dose for about two years, and the only time I am anxious seems to be in the morning and a little here and there throughout the day. All my anxiety problems started back when I was 15 and had a panic attack smoking marijuana. Now I'm 51 and have had some very good years. The last big panic really hit me when my grandmother died. She was the one who mostly raised me. She was the safe place."

• The...
• December 7, 2013

"It took a lot of persuading my psychiatrist, but eventually she gave in and prescribed me Valium 2 mg yesterday. Within twenty minutes of my swallowing the first tablet, the difference it made was just incredible; no anxiety whatsoever, and I felt very calm, even happy, as I also have clinical depression. Valium (diazepam) is simply great in my (albeit limited) experience so far."

• Lisa...
• August 1, 2015

Valium (diazepam) "After taking Chantix for smoking cessation, I fell into a spiral of severe depression. I didn't feel like leaving my home other than going to work. I gained 25 pounds and felt my life was hopeless. I had always felt like an extrovert trapped in an introvert's body. I stumbled upon Valium when my husband gave me one for muscle cramps. The effects were amazing! I no longer felt trapped in my prison of isolation and misery. A word of caution, though: this drug is addictive and should be taken in small amounts, and withdrawal should be done slowly and under medical supervision. It is a shame Valium has such a bad rap."

• jpano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2019

"I got myself in a real mess the other week, blood pressure was 189/96 and a pounding headache every day. I went to see my doctor who asked me about my anxiety. I told him the roller coaster I live on every day. He prescribed diazepam for 2 weeks. I can't believe it. I am a different person now. I have got my life back. I hope this helps someone with the same problems."

• TyHaDe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2015

Valium (diazepam) "Take 7.5 mg twice a day, and it prevents my anxiety from getting out of control and stops my frequent panic attacks. The only medication that has worked for me so far. Hopefully, my doctor will be okay with this medication long-term and not going back to trying SSRI after SSRI."