Diazepam for Meniere's Disease User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Valium, Diastat AcuDial, Valtoco, Diastat, Diazepam Intensol, Libervant Diastat Pediatric
Diazepam has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 43 reviews for the off-label treatment of Meniere's Disease. 93% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 2% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Diazepam
- Anonymous
- October 27, 2011
"I had episodes since I was 5 yrs old and none of the doctors I went to could help me. These episodes would last for 24 hours before I started to fell better. That would drain me mentally and physically. When I was 23 I was told that I had Meniere's disease and need to start on a low sodium diet no more then 2500 mg a day I'm 26 right now. That helped until I started to have a episodes three times a week and that was having a huge impact on my life. My doctor gave me Valium that I take three times day and that was a life saver in my view. I started taking it over a year ago and no major episodes yet."
- Ameri...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 8, 2019
"Since I can’t take NSAIDs and Tylenol doesn’t work, I take 10 mg Valium to stop the pressure headaches that are a result from storms or salt intake. My Meneire’s migraines stopped after I experienced an indirect lightening strike."
- TWano
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 14, 2018
"I take 5mg if I feel anything weird starting (Meniere's symptoms) but I don't take it everyday or even every week. I have ER trips about two or three a year. I have been given everything from phenegran to many anti vertigos. Diazapam in only thing that works. Now ,there is a shortage and hospitals might not have it."
- Patrice
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 31, 2020
"I was diagnosed with Ménière’s disease just this month and my first attack had me thinking I did not want to live this way. My specialist gave me a script for Valium. 2 mg. Plus anti nausea sublingual. I took a Valium tonite and it stopped my attack in its tracks. I am astounded by this."
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- Maria
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 28, 2023
"After a car accident, I started having sometimes vertigo and not feeling comfortable to drive on hallways, and a lot of 'buzzing' in my ear. I went to so many ear doctors for nothing. After a vertigo one day, I called my doctor furious and told him to send me to a doctor to solve this problem. I went to an ear doctor who, for the first time, did many tests and concluded I have Ménière's. He tried 3 different treatments that solved the problem for a while, and then he prescribed Valium. It's changed my life. With a very little dose for the 5 years, I have never had another episode of vertigo, and the 'buzzing' has decreased too. Thanks to this doctor forever."
- Jack...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 29, 2017
Valium (diazepam) "I've had Severe Vertigo for 3.5 Months, I'm in a nursing home that does not believe some of the best Doctors at Yale so I Had 7 days of Relief!!!! A Neurology appointment at Hospital is in Mar. 2018, I will have Vertigo for close to 7 Months, Yes I will be suing the Nursing Home, because Yale will prescribe Valium again, and the rest home WILL NOT GIVE IT!!! PS, I'm also a Licenced Private Pilot and Vertigo was a Prime study section to Obtain your Private Pilot Certificate, Thanks, Jack"
- Tuna
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- October 30, 2018
"My husband has Menieres ...he was having episodes every three days ...totally debilitating. Our Dr ordered beta-histine-HCL...4 mg 3 x day. He went 6 mos without an episode. Then he weaned himself off, and took none for a month - he is back to having episodes. Now, he’s convinced that he needs to take the Beta- histine if he wants to live a normal life. Beta histone can be compounded if you find a pharmacy that will do that with a Drs prescription. The first several Drs he saw weren’t willing to do that, so you have to keep searching to find a Dr to work with you."
- Dissy...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 22, 2018
"I suffered with the worst vertigo for a couple yrs till the dr gave me valium. It worked wonders I was fine as long as I took three 5 mg tablets every day. In the process of switching Dr I went without all my prescriptions for 2 months. I've been taking atarax for my allergies for 17 years which happens to be the same 17 yrs I've had meniere's. I'm 98% convinced my meniere's is allergy medicine induced. If I'm wrong I will HAVE to find a dr to prescribe valium."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 25, 2021
"Took 5 Milligrams half hour before going out, more during the day depending on motion, worked (also help with Tinnitus) could even go to Disneyland, have not had it in a long time. I've just been trapped in the house and my wife just died from DVT here at home. Don't know how much more I can take. Insurance went with wife of almost 45 years, almost none stopped crying since Dec 2020 and can't even walk."
- Michael
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 19, 2024
"I was prescribed 15 mg daily of diazepam 38 years ago for Meniere's disease and it worked. Since originally prescribed, I've managed to reduce down to 7 mg daily. I did this slowly over months. Now I'm being asked by a different doctor's practice to reduce further, though each time I reduce by half mg, I fall over losing my balance. Then I get put back up to 15 mg. I've tried several times and it just repeats. So while I'm at 7 mg daily, I'm okay and no Meniere's attacks, plus never had any side effects in all these years of use. I hope this helps others like myself and hope the doctors don't stop it unless they have a substitute that works in the same manner."
- Cinbad
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 24, 2022
"I have had Meniere's Disease for 30+ years. I have been on disability for it for 15 yrs. Meclazine never worked for me. Benadryl caplets were my savior from the vertigo. Then I needed more than 1. So he prescribed 5mg Diazepam. Within this last year I've been experiencing panic attacks. I noticed when I panicked the symptoms were very much like Meniere's Disease. So I took 1 Diazepam & WOW! Thank God & my psychiatrist. So now when I have vertigo related to either condition, I go for the Diazepam. Regarding the person who noted their Atlas was off. I was amazed; because I've often felt my neck was connected to my Menieres. I am going to check it out."
- Rae
- February 27, 2022
"In 20 years it has been the only med that lessens severe or stops my vertigo. I have by lateral and vertigo never stopped. I have tried every alternative herb, motion med to stop. Diazepam works well for me. No side effects just a hassle to get from Docs with new opioid laws."
- steve
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 28, 2023
"I had vertigo episodes that used to evolve into hyperhidrosis, vomiting, and diarrhea, very severe. Now taking one dose of 5mg of diazepam and 4mg of ondansetron at the start of an episode and it stops it from progressing to such severity. I have not had a severe episode in almost a year since starting on diazepam. I carry a dose with me at all times."
- Drhag...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 20, 2021
"I came across this site and wanted to share my experience. I was prescribed 2 mg Diazepam as needed over 4 years ago for Meniere's. Yes it works for vertigo and vomiting, however the side effects of becoming physically dependent on Valium are far worse. I was caught up in the Valium withdrawal nightmare which took me a year of tapering to wean off the drug. Keep in mind, I was taking the drug as prescribed by my physician and on a very low dose of 2mg. Do the research on the risks of taking Valium long term before going down this awful road."
- Lexi
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 27, 2022
"I was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease May 2021. Since then I have had neck pain and stiffness, head pressure as well as tinnitus and clogged ears that pop all on and off except tinnitus which is constant. Finally gave in and tried the diazepam 5mg I was prescribed because I don't like taking meds. It was an absolute game changer. While taking it neck pain and stiffness got better as well as the other symptoms. So thankful this helped so I can get back to living a normal day."
- Anonymous
- March 16, 2011
Valium (diazepam) "It is the only thing that works well for the vertigo and off-balance feeling. Small amounts are all that is necessary when the episodes occur only."
- Courg...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 21, 2020
"I have tinnitus real bad from my Meniere's Disease. I have taken 2mg dose of diazapam and it has helped. I really support this treatment."
- Dont...
- December 22, 2015
"I love you diazepam. Taken only as needed and makes me feel human again. Menieres so depressing, I will take any small side effects happily. Had menieres for over 25 years. "
- Anonymous
- January 9, 2010
"Have had Meniere's for 14 months and Diazepam is the only medicine that can short-circuit the awful vertigo attacks. I NEVER leave my home without at least one 5 mg pill on me."
- Rescue
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 17, 2023
"I have used diazepam 2 mg for episodes and it is very controlled."
- Ppano
- July 30, 2021
"Had severe attack o Meniere's Disease and took 5 mg of diazepam and it helped me feel much better I with in 2 hrs."
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"I have had Meniere’s Disease for 10 years. In the past attacks would occur once or twice a year and I was non-functional for 2 hours. Periodically I might have several minor attacks. Meclizine never helped but diazepam 5 mg prevents the sweating, nausea and dizziness and works rapidly. It has made a huge difference in my quality of life."