Valium and Tiredness: What Users Say

• Nel...
• December 11, 2015

For Anxiety "I have been on diazepam long term, started because of PTSD. It is a mild sedative. If I'm relaxing, I'll get tired, if I'm working, I don't get tired, I just feel no negative feelings. It really is a chill pill. I am in the construction field now and have no issues. If I take one before going to bed, my back pain soothes (Valium is a mild muscle relaxer) and I always seem to have pleasant dreams. I have never had a bad dream since on Valium, but at the same time, it isn't luxurious or fantasy dreams either. It has been a miracle drug for me. I do not like how doctors now like to avoid benzos. Valium is a great medicine. I take 30mg per day generic brand. Hope this helps someone."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2019

For Anxiety "This drug has given me my life back. I no longer feel an overwhelming amount of fear and anxiety, which left me sluggish and “frozen”. I now feel as if I can do my normal chores and errands without any hesitation! I do feel tired at times. And then, at times, I have lots of energy, but I feel better than I have in years!"

• Alf...
• September 8, 2016

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!"

• ArI...
• December 11, 2011

For Anxiety "Valium worked wonders for me when I realized that my anxiety had been making me a shut-in with a low quality of life. Aside from developing an insatiable appetite at first, it seemed like a miracle. For example: I took a Valium before flying and could not find my luggage in baggage claim. Previously, I would have been shaking, crying, and sweating. Instead, I confidently walked over to customer service and learned that my bag will come when the next flight arrives. Self-inflicted meltdown averted. It's long half-life, however, can be a blessing and a curse. It lasts practically all day, but that also means it makes me a bit drowsy and lazy all day as well."

• Anonymous
• December 15, 2012

For Anxiety "I began taking Valium from doctors in 1968 or 1969 when I was in the Vietnam War and experienced a great deal of combat, which affected me very much. It helped. I have been taking Valium for decades. It increases irritability greatly, probably because of head wounds that caused brain damage. 1000 to 1200 mg Carbamazepine stops or reduces the irritability. Unfortunately, the combination of the two medicines causes tiredness."

• Lil...
• September 2, 2022

For Anxiety "I have had GAD pretty much since my early 20s. About 4 years ago, it seemed to increase in intensity (38 now). My Dr. started me off with hydroxyzine, which subtly takes the edge off. I have continued that throughout the years, daily, in between trial and error of benzos. I started off with Triazolam, then Xanax, which both caused major next-day rebound anxiety. Valium has been the only benzo that hasn't caused this horrible effect. I have been on Valium for the past 7 months with trial and error. Initially, I was prescribed 5 mg once nightly, which I adhered to for 2 months. Taking it every day, however, caused extreme exhaustion. I couldn't function with that. I found that 5 mg, spaced 2-4 days apart, keeps panic attacks at bay while also preventing the build-up of the medication in my system. This drug is a lifesaver. It is the only thing that stops my panic attacks dead in its track without rebound next-day attacks."

• kha...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 25, 2015

For Anxiety "I've tried everything for panic attacks and depersonalization so far. I don't like SSRIs, they make me feel like a zombie. I don't really have any side effects, which is very rare as I'm sensitive to a lot of drugs/food, anything you name it. I do find sometimes the day after I'm still tired and a bit depressed. I have 4 mg+ if I'm having a panic attack, it seems to help quite a lot. I take 2 mg if I'm going to a party or a new place and take more if I need to. I'm going to try propranolol next, I heard it's great too."

• bob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2016

For Anxiety "I've tried all the benzos to treat my panic attacks, and this one I chose to settle on. It's the most mild on my system. The effects are subtle, but they successfully address the anxiety without making me too tired. I try not to take more than 2 10 mg pills per week. I also take 200 mg Lamictal and 20 mg Prozac, which lessened the instances of panic."