Valium for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jea...
• June 20, 2020

"My doctor prescribed Valium after I had two lung surgeries. It was to treat the pain and muscle spasms. Thankful it was only 5 mgs per night. I couldn’t get a refill in time, and I’d been on it for about two years. I just felt it was time to get off of the Valium. I think I’m doing better pain-wise. And I take Tramadol for that pain during the day. I have been experiencing withdrawals. I am taking natural supplements in place to wean me off. I shake a little, rapid anxious thoughts, digestive upset, irritability, panic. It’s not good to take it long term. I rated Valium high because it did its job, relaxed me, and the only side effects for me were dry mouth and being more tired in the morning. The con is clearly the addictive properties of it. Your body starts to need it just to go to sleep or feel normal. I’m hoping this will end soon. I read it can take months or years to come off Valium. I was on a low dose, so I hope it won’t last that long."

• Anonymous
• February 4, 2011

"I have a bulging disc at L5 & S1, also causing sciatica pain. The disc is impinging on a nerve causing numbness and tingling in my lower leg and foot. At times, there are spasms that can hurt so bad I will actually jump up out of my chair or sit straight up in bed out of a dead sleep. I have been on pain medicines alone, pain medicines along with muscle relaxers, and muscle relaxers alone. I prefer the muscle relaxers alone because they don't seem to make me feel so bad during the day and I can still function and take care of my household. Guess I will find out if that still works after surgery, that is if they decide I need it. I really hope we can find another option to 'fix' my back for now."

• FLc...
• February 3, 2009

"This is really a dual-medication review of 10. I have bad muscle spasms in response to pain from a lower back (L5) herniated disk that is also compressing nerves that pass down S1 area below, causing sciatica pain in the bum and upper legs. I was prescribed Valium to help alleviate the spasms generated by the pain, and it helped to about a rating of 6. Then I was prescribed Baclofen (Brand: Liorsal) in combination with the Valium, and that has completely taken away the spasms. I take them 30 minutes before rising, and the spasms are gone when I get up. The morning spasms are the worst because of the turning you do in your sleep. I do not get drowsy, even with both, but I have a high tolerance to drowsy medicines. If spasms are your only pain, this may help."

• Shu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2016

"This is my preferred muscle relaxer when I deal with sciatica flare-ups. Was prescribed Flexeril once, and it did nothing for me in 4 days. Asked the doctor to switch me to this, and she gave me a 6-day prednisone pack, and halfway through 6 days of that and the Valium, I am starting to feel way better."

• Rds...
• January 14, 2016

"Valium works for me. I have a panic disorder, and I was taking Ativan (Lorazepam) in the U.S. since 2004. My psychiatrist changed it to Diazepam, 10 mg, sometimes 5 mg, since I have lived in Manila, Philippines. I have to wean off Lorazepam for a while since you can't just stop Lorazepam right away, and there is no Lorazepam here in Manila. Diazepam is the answer, so I have switched to it. It works really well."

• Mon...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 3, 2017

"I was put on Valium 5 mg (generic Diazepam) twice daily for 2 reasons: severe muscle spasms and anxiety. It works well for sleeping, and I do not wake up feeling hung over like I was on Robaxin. I am a nurse's aide, and Valium can be highly addictive, so I only take it as needed when spasms and anxiety are bad."

• gmc...
• December 17, 2009

"The Valium really helped with the spasms from my back, which was stenosis. I took 5 mg in the day and 10 mg at night, and that will make you run for the bed. Beware if taking the 10 mg while you are up because it will knock you out."

• SZa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 2, 2020

"I do not tolerate opiates, so discovering Valium as a pain reliever for severe muscle spasms is great. Only used minimally as needed and only when other nonprescription modalities aren't effective in reducing the pain to a tolerable level. First used S/P ACDF 10 years ago and again this week for fx ribs, fx scapula, fx spinal disc, fx thumb resulting from a motorcycle accident. Also have a concussion, and symptoms are improving... 2 weeks S/P accident."

• teh...
• December 14, 2009

"Extreme back pain was gone after the first shot. Amazing what this medication does. The only side effect is that it makes you very sleepy, which in a way could be a good thing so you don't feel the pain (in my case, I found it very useful)."

• Tob...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 21, 2019

"I find that the generic form of Valium doesn’t work for me. I’m using it for muscle spasms in the pelvic floor, causing rectal pain. I get Valium suppositories, 10 mg made at a compounding pharmacy. This is very effective for rectal pain. Otherwise, I use a Valium 5 mg pill. The name brand is very expensive at $3.50 per pill. It’s less expensive to use the 10 mg suppository, and it works better for my pain."

• Exd...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 27, 2021

"I have had MS since 1986, when there were no treatments. I have chronic spasticity, for which I have been treated with multiple drugs. I live with it during the day, but it doesn’t allow me to sleep, so I take 10 mg at bedtime."

• bil...
• March 22, 2009

"I was recently given Valium with methadone for muscle spasm and pain due to cancer treatment. I have to say, with all the other medicines we tried, this worked the best. I have to give a big thanks to my doctors for finally coming up with a treatment that finally worked."

• BKJ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 5, 2022

"I have spondylosis in my neck and have extreme pain on a number of occasions and ended up having to have an epidural. Muscle relaxants never helped. However, when I went to the ER one time the doctor said that some people got relief with valium and he gave me a prescription. It is sometimes hard to get a doc to prescribe it since it is a benzodiazepine and most docs are really bureaucrats these days. However, it works really well for me, and nothing else I've tried works that well. It doesn't take much and I don't have to use it very often, but I am grateful to have a doctor who listens to me and will prescribe it. I haven't had to have an epidural since I started using it four years ago."

• Kat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 27, 2022

"It has been a terrible drug for me. I was put on 5 mg for pelvic muscle spasms for 4 years. I became chronically nauseated for 6 months had my gallbladder removed and nausea ceased. During that time doctor increased Valium to 35 mg to combat nausea when other meds were ineffective. Doctor then abruptly stopped Valium. I had convulsions was very sick and didn’t know why. Eventually a psychiatrist reinstated 15 mg. That was 12 years ago. Have never been the same. Didn’t realize how it can disrupt a body. There are over 100 side effects you can experience tapering off this drug. It is a dirty drug that interacts with so many other medications. I am currently on a very slow liquid taper and praying I can recover. Most people eventually do recover. A small percentage suffer permanent damage."

• Luc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2024

"I had a Cavernous Malformation which led to a stroke at age eight in 2002. The doctors put me on Baclofen right away to combat the muscle spasms I have in my right arm and right foot. Over the 20+ years, I have added to Baclofen by taking Tizanidine and Robaxin, and it's still tight! In 2020, my dad passed away and I was dealing with some major depression and anxiety. My doctor prescribed 5 mg of Valium, and it helped with my anxiety right away. About a week after, I started noticing my right arm was unusually loose, and that was all she wrote! Thank you, Valium, for showing me that something can work for muscle spasms and work well!"

• JCa...
• July 16, 2021

"I have a chronic muscle spasm in my right shoulder area after a surgery followed by a car accident years later. Valium is the only medication that I find relieves the pain. I don’t find endone or that family helpful at all."

• Coo...
• January 22, 2015

"This medication works as intended with minimal side effects. Relieves my muscle spasms and takes away the nervousness and bad attitude caused by back pain (not back ache). I take Percocet with Valium."

• sid...
• February 5, 2014

"Great for muscle spasms"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 30, 2019

"Valium works amazing for spasms. Try to take them only when you need to. They are more effective to take as prescribed. I am not a doctor."

• Kat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 8, 2013

"Have taken this with my other medicines prescribed. It actually works and if taken for a long time you need not just stop, you have to be weaned off."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2019

"Ultra relaxation from irritant back pain."

• gha...
• November 20, 2010

"It works the best for my sciatic nerve. They tried everything else and this works the best."

• fro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 18, 2013

"It really helps with my chronic pain. I can walk on the treadmill with no hands for 40 minutes. I was taking it for something else, but I noticed on the treadmill my bad hand just relaxed and let go."

• Jsu...
• March 2, 2017

"Silver bullet for lumbar muscular spasm. 5 mg at bedtime."

• sex...
• July 29, 2008

"I find this drug to be great for muscle spasm. It helps me greatly for tension headaches."