There are 233 ratings for the drug: VALIUM in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for valium: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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5	migraine related vertigo	sometimes makes me tired but can still function normally	Have suffered with severe vertigo for yrs. no MD's could ever help. Finally saw a neurologist, and he connected the migraine vertigo relationship, tried other migraine medicines but side effects were too severe. Needed something as I lost my job because of being sick 3 to 4 days every wk. Now take 5mg of valium as needed some days none some days 1 or 2 tablets but has transformed my life. Wasn't able to travel by auto or any other method because of the severe motion sickness that would come with the migraine and vertigo. Have suffered no side effects or addiction issues. Read other reviews on migraine meds and you will realize this is the best thing.	F	54	1 years 5mg 1X AN		8/27/2010 Email
5	anxiety	If I have a panic attack ,this is a miracle drug . The anxiety goes away in 5 minutes . I used to take this more often , years ago , but it became addictive . Now , I only take when needed .		M	65	5 years 10 mg 1X D		8/25/2010
5	insomnia, benzos withdrawal	short memory loss.	it is fantastic to relax yourself and to have a great sleep. it's also very functional to stop take short halflife benzos and stop to take benzos at all. i recommend it, althougt it is a bdz.	M	24	1 days 5 mg 1X D		5/27/2010
5	severe anxiety and panic attacks	none	It helped my anxiety and vertigo within 10 minutes of taking my first dose. No more vertigo. I could never take any anti depressant drugs without every side effect possible.I tried almost ever single one. I tried all the natual remidies and nothing worked. Valium worked every time. Why is alcohol legal and not a prescription when there are so many people driving drunk and hurting their families and themselves. You don't hear about someone taking valium and killing anyone or hurting their families. Why doesn't the FDA make the makers of valium take out the so called addictive part of the medicine and let us take it without making us feel like drug addicts. I have never abused my valium. SSR's are so dangerous and are worse for you in the long run.	F	50	1 years 5 1X D		5/25/2010 Email
5	Insomnia, anxiety	Forgot where I would put stuff..short term memory was a bit off...it also made me a bit dizzy in the morning but that stopped as I got used to the drug. My doctor thought it may be habit forming and only gives me 30-5mg every 2mos. It works good and I only take it about 10 times a month unless I am really hurting and cannot sleep.	My father used to take this drug when they gave it out in the late 60's-70's. We used to call it the "forget things" drug as he would not remember where he put things and they would be in his back pocket ! Same for me..short term memory loss but great sleep when I take it with another drug I am prescribed.	M	55	4 years 5mg 1X AN		4/19/2010
5	anxiety + migraine	none	Relief. The one and only medicine that's sucessfully been a benefit.	M	48	16 years 20 mG 2X D		4/16/2010
5	cervical spasm	None except that it completely knocked me out... I had to take my dose at least 4 hours before going to bed to avoid oversleeping the next morning (this was at 5mg). First dose made me sleep through my alarm and I was late for work because I took it too late at night. I was also groggy for several hours the next morning (but I'm sensitive to most meds). Was only on this drug for one week, and didn't really experience any other side effects besides that.	I had a recurring cervical (neck) muscle spasm for over 3 years before I was finally prescribed diazepam. The muscle spasm was EXTREMELY painful, preventing me from swallowing or even moving my head/neck during an attack. Took diazepam for one week about 4 years ago and I have NEVER had any problems since. Worked great!	F	38	7 days 5 mg 1X D		4/4/2010
5	anxiety, alprazolam withdrawal	no side effect at all. it is amazing medication. I had to stop taking alprazolam and was reaced to be so sick till my doctor advised me to use valium instead.	I have been on alprazolam for almost 15 years. discovered that I needed to increase the dose to get the required effect. I decided to stop using it. my doctor advised me to start using valium which has been doing great and better than alprazolam. it is safe medication, no addiction to it at all. it is the best medication for anxiety so far. I am on 5 mg only a day, you can split it to four pieces and use one piece every 6 hours. contact me if you need more advise.	M	50	1 months 5MG 1X D		4/3/2010
5	panic disorder, severe anxiety	NONE	I have had 2 months of hell with extreme anxiety and panic attacks to such an extent that I felt like taking my life on several occasions. I was give 5mg valium whilst in Spain and that was 5 days ago now and feel like I have been given a medicine from heaven. I am relaxed and can function now in day to day tasks. My only worry is that I am now back in England in the UK and when I run out of them (only had 30), then my GP here wont give me any more and I will then suffer the crippling anxiety once more. Valium is a miracle drug for me anyway!	M	35	5 days 5mg 2X D		2/16/2010 Email
5	Panic disorder, back pain	No side effects at all.	I have taken Valium probably 6 separate times for panic disorder or muscle spasms or adjacent use to opiods for pain. I have not developed any significant tolerance but on a few occasions with severe anxiety I have been prescribed up to 80 mg for a few weeks and as low as 2 mg/day. I have not even had withdrawal when going from a large dose back to more of a baseline 10-15 mg.	M	21	2 months 5 mg 2X D		2/9/2010
5	Back Spasms/Anxiety	Calmness/Drowsiness/Back Spasms GONE!!!! Anxiety under control!	This has helped my back huge with my spasms, and I have actually been able to sleep all night. Been on Klonopin for 6 years (still am) and this has been a savior for my back until my next (2nd) surgery! My Dr. only gave me 5 days worth so hopefully will give me more to keep my pain under control until surgery date! It is nice to be able to live my life and sleep at night! I am on 5 mg. 3x per day.	F	37	3 days		1/2/2010
5	migraine	nothing significant	I have been taking valium & inderol at the first sign of migraine for years and this combo has been the ONLY help I can get. I tried the other drugs, but worry about the hypertensive effects and they just do not work well for me. The last time I went to the MD he almost accused me of substance abuse. All I want is relief from these migraines and that is what I get from valium and inderol. If not for the valium, I would miss a lot of work time.	M	50	3 years		12/12/2009
5	Anxiety and Panic Attacks	Slight short term memory loss.	I have taken Valium as needed (usually not over 5 mg per day) for the past 45 years without any noticeable side effects. It has been the only medication that I have taken (and I have tried dozens) for my condition that has continued to work.	M	66	45 years		12/9/2009
5	benzodiazepine withdrawal	Sedation	So far so good. My Doctor is using Dr. Heather Ashton method for my benzodiazepine withdrawal. I took a high dosage of Klonopin for years and did a switch over and almost off the diazepam. It is Ok to take a benzodiazepine but short term use is better.	M	32	4 months		12/9/2009
5	Anxiety	Slight sedation... I personally reserve this for ocassional use as needed as the only down side to this medication is possible addiction and withdrawl.	Fantastic! It provides just unimaginable release to hellish anxiety symptoms (ssri's side effects were unbearable)relaxes your mind, muscles and makes you feel normal... it's long acting so wears off very gradually preventing symptoms coming back when it wears off. I buy this off an internet site as doctors don't like to prescibe it because a few people abuse it and so treat everyone else like children- I am very responsible with this drug in order tokeep it at its most effective.	F	24	1 days		11/12/2009 Email
5	meniere's disease	None	This is a wonder drug for anyone experiencing the debilitating effects of Meniere's Disease. My current specialist won't prescribe it (except maybe in VERY limited quantities). I should show him some recent photos I took of my face and body after a severe vertigo attack. I have a black eye, and the side of my face is black and blue in addition to other parts of my body. Had I had this available, I could have gotten out of this attack quicker and suffered less damage to my body. Those with Meniere's know what I'm talking about. I have to go in for a CT scan as my primary physician thinks I broke my orbital bone. I think I broke my nose, but we'll see.	F	45	3 weeks		10/20/2009 Email
5	Migraine headaches	sometimes sleepiness, otherwise nothing	Yes !! I have rarely found a medicine that helped any condition as much as this has helped me. At times when I feel a migraine starting I take this medicine and it totally stops the migraine. It is a disgrace to doctors that this is not prescribed for this condition more often.	F	44	2 years		10/18/2009
5	Anxiety prior to dental procedure.	Slight drowsiness. Absolutely NO adverse events!	I took 5mg of Valium prior to a dental procedure. Valium is an invaluable tool in combating anxiety/panic attacks during dental procedures. I am normally hesitant to use prescription medication due to possible adverse side effects, but Valium is exceptional: it my made my endodontic treatment infinitely more tolerable. My dentist could have drilled all afternoon. Expect slight drowsiness or a bit of light-headedness; when the Valium wears off it may leave you feeling slightly "hungover." All in all, a wonderful experience.	M	30	1 days		9/23/2009
5	Migraine	Drowsiness	I was suprised that an anti-anxiety drug worked so well for migraines. I've taken Xanax for anxiety and couldn't believe that the doctor gave me Valium for pain (since they're both Benzodiazipeins). This completely stops a migraine, even if I don't take it right away like you're supposed to with headaches, however it does knock me out for a few hours, but with pain like that- I didn't mind	F	25	10 times		9/18/2009
5	migraine prophlylaxis	relief	I take it when I feel a migraine coming on and the typical migraine progression either stops entirely or is substantially reduced. Why treat the headache when this will prevent it?	M	45	4 years		8/2/2009
5	stress & worrry.	none	I have been taking valium for many years. I Had to take them when I was under a lot Of stress. I have now cut down & only take if needed. I swear by these tablets &think if needed should be taken under doctors advise. I have not got one bad word to say about them. They were certainly a godsend for me.	F	68	20 years		8/1/2009
5	lower back pain/spasms	only beneficial effects	I use 10 to 15 mg valium per day in conjunction with pain pills when my back pain flairs up. It really enhances the effectiveness of the pain medication and reduces spasms. I stop taking it when my back gets better and have never had any withdrawal symptoms. Unfortunately, the doc wants to take me off because of recent adverse publicity about prescription med abuse - but this is just because he is too spineless and wants to go along and get along. He is afraid of adverse scrutiny and meanwhile I will be denied a med that really helps.	M	60	2 years		7/29/2009
5	OCD and mild depression	n/a	Valium has really helped me out. When I took it with Risperedon, I was able to fall asleep really easily and it was amazing. I felt incredibly relaxed. I only take it during the school year, stopped taking it over the summer and experienced no ill effects!	F	14	1 years		7/23/2009
5	acute anxiety, panic attacks	none, maybe sleepiness	Three years ago, my now retired doctor prescibed valium to me for my anxiety, 5mg daily, and when I felt it necessary, 10mg but no more. It worked like a miracle!!! After only a few days on valium, I was no longer afraid to go outside my apartment, talk to people, no more day long panic attacks, It really saved me. When my doctor retired, he suggested another doctor to see in his place, but then he had a heart attack, he retired, and I have not been able to find a regular doctor since, so I must go to the local clinics. Since then, those doctors have decided that my problem is depression and put me on anti-depressants, which did me worse than I already was. I have told these doctors that valium works best for me, but they will not give me any, saying it is too addictive. I didn't find them to be addictive. After a few months on valium, I actully stopped taking them on my own, then since the panic was starting again, I went back to them, but not every day. This drug has helped me to understand my problem, so I am coping better now, but still have "those days" when it comes back with a vengence. I have seen that some drug websites will send valium through the mail. Is there anyone out there who gets valium from a website? I would appreciate any advise on one that is reputable, as I hate giving out too much personal info to a website. Please email me if you can help me with any information. It would be greatly appreciated. I am in Canada.	M	52	2 years		7/7/2009 Email
5	neck and back pain	none, which surprised me, both my Dr and the pharmacist said it would cause drowsiness, maybe dizziness. I felt none of that	this has been a magic drug for me I have suffered with chronic pain for nearly 10 years since I was injured in a car accident, I have used every treatment you can imagine none of which helped much. The Valium helped right away and at a very low dose, my Dr has now prescribed it as a regular treatment for when I have a flair up. :-) I am just glad I have found a treatment that works and doesn't knock me out	F	30	2 months		6/29/2009
5	back spasm	Mild euphoria, calm, relaxed	This is was a great drug for my back spasms. Only took them while my back was injured. I threw the rest away.	M	41	7 days		6/16/2009
5	hip muscle injury/feeling anxious	The medicine worked so well that I was looking forward to my next pill. I subsequently threw them in the garbage.	I figured anything that could make me feel that good could NOT be good for me. I was afraid of getting hooked. Started using them for social anxiety situations so I figured I'd better back off.	F	62	3 months		6/12/2009
5	Chronic Anxiety, Panic and Insomnia	None. Worked like a charm. This med pulled me through some extremely stressful situations. I don't think I would be alive today without Vailum help.	I am sensitive person and with some uncomfortable life changes few years ago, I developed severe insomnia. Chronic anxiety with panic attacks followed and soon I was so overwhelmed with constant worry that I couldn't function normally. Was prescribed Celexa with no results. After prescribed Valium (5mg, as needed), for the first time in almost 4 years, I wasn’t insanely afraid of everything and could go out without panic. When I feel PA about to hit (usually starts with racing thoughts and rapid heart beat) I immediately take half 5mg pill. This stops heighten anxiety from developing into full blown PA. If 2h later still feeling uncomfortable, I add another half.	F	34	2 years		4/20/2009
5	severe anxiety disorders	complete and utter relaxation. wonderful sleep, no anxiety and no addiction.	what can i say. i took my first 5 mg dose at 16 years of age. i am now 56. this pill saved my life many times!!! i nearly died without it. it is derived from heroin but what a shame they use the poisonous part and not the really good stuff. i have never become addicted to it and never had a problem stopping when i didn't need it. it is the kindest relaxer i ever had. i would die without it there for me. the only thing as good were quaaludes but they took those away from us a long time ago. interesting that the feds call it a controlled substance and difficult to obtain. they too know a good thing when they take it!!! god bless the manufacturers and distributers.	F	56	40 years		4/10/2009
5	Flight anxiety	Made me very sleepy.	This was wonderful! I normally get a bit nervous about plane rides b/c I have a fear of heights. I took one 5mg tablet an hour before takeoff, but within 20 minutes I felt it taking effect. After I borded the plane and took my seat, I remember the flight attendents going through their flight safety thing, I closed my eyes, and the next thing I knew the captain was announcing that we were landing shortly. Best flight ever! My doctor told me to take one an hour before takeoff, then another right at takeoff...but I didn't even need the second one. No anxiety at all, just blissfully sleeping through the flight :)	F	26	1 times		3/24/2009
5	Anxiety, Social Phobia	Tiredness, which is expected, especially doing boring activities such as work. Increased by drinking alcohol, which I don't think you are supposed to do on it. Effect decreases over time, so you need a higher dose. Habit forming. Wears off quickly.	This and Celexa/Citalopram, for depression, have totally changed my life!!! If I have a job interview, I take 10 mg of Valium. If I have to go into crowds or Las Vegas Strip, where I live, I take the Valium. Stuck in traffic, take the Valium. I do NOT take it daily. It is habit-forming and addictive. Also, the effects lessen, I was on 5 mg for about a year, now I am on 10 mg. My husband loves it as well. It really numbs you to many annoying things in life, sometimes I can get work done without a care in the world. I hate crowds, I have to deal with them, I take the Valium and I am fine. I will say pretty immediately after taking a dose, you feel the effects, but after a short time, they disappear. In theory they last 12 hours, but that is definitely 100% not true, maybe 2 hours at the most for me. But they have made it easy for me to deal with the general public, to sit in traffic, to go to job interviews, to deal with my husband and 10 pets, everything. I did try Xa	F	33	400 days		2/28/2009 Email
5	Inner ear vestibular disorder	Grogginess, but that is to be expected!	This is a great drug in my mind. I am very sensitive to most other drugs--barely anything agrees with me. This was given to relax my vestibular nerve, but I find it also relaxes everything else without making me dopey or having a "sleeping pill hangover."	F	47	6 months		2/19/2009
5	Vertigo, anxiety and MS	no side effects	Have severe episodes of veritgo due to MS. it helps take the edge off. I was put on many other meds and they did not help. I take anything from 1mg - 5mg when veritgo hits. Does not make me sleepy, just relaxed.	F	44	1 years		1/26/2009
5	Originally for muscle spasm	Slight drowsiness at times- not bad	I was originally prescribed valium for muscle spasms, but surprisingly it helped control a flare up of my ulcertive colitis! I've taken it during two flare ups, and it has helped both times when no other drug seemed to give me any relief. Colitis and Crohn's are horribly cruel diseases, and to stumble upon something that helps is a God send.	F	36	2 months		1/26/2009
5	TMJ	Memory loss and slight depression	If you suspect you have severe face pain and have bee misdiagnosed with stre/anxiety give Valium a go, it's been a real life saver after everyone told me it was in my head! Had all my wisdom teeth out and the pain persisted Valium took it the pain from a 10 to 1. After 4 years I've been told I need a operation on my jaw, why wasn't it found earlier? I noticed after having a wisdom tooth out my pain was better, why? becuase they use Nitrapam which is guess what? a benzo, no wonder I went and got the rest out. Valium - great for tmj short term. No way will I stay on this drug though so I'm looking forward to a sucessful op.	M	33	2 months		12/26/2008
5	vertigo	None	I am taking valium for severe vertigo. It was a last resort after all other meds for vertigo did not work or had side effects that interfered with my daily functioning too much. It has worked wonders for me. I take 5mg twice daily. Surprisingly, it does not make me sleepy at all. It completely takes the vertigo away. The specialist I see (a neuro-otolaryngologist) said my body will not get used to the drug and increases in dose are not needed when used for vertigo. Hopefully it is the answer to my prayers and will continue to work for me long term. My doctor said he has many patients that take it daily and have done so for many years. I would highly recommend it if you are suffering from vertigo.	F	31	7 months		12/18/2008
5	arthritis	none - it actually mitigates side effects of other meds I take.	My pain medication helps take care of some of the hurting. The valium lets me move a lot better and more smoothly. I take 20 to 30 mg per day.	M	63	3 years		12/14/2008
5	arthritis	not any	My pain medication helps with the arthritis pain, but the addition of 20 mg valium makes it much easier for me to move					12/13/2008
5	seasonal migraines	NONE.	For about 6 weeks starting in September and again another 6 weeks starting in February, I take 25 to 35 mg per day to avoid seasonal migraine headaches. It works wonderfully and I have never had any withdrawal symptoms when I stop taking it. So, it cures the problem where no other drugs helped very much and I have no addiction difficulties either.	M	58	11 years		11/1/2008
5	anxiety	Not many. Slight light headedness.	I had major abdominal surgery to repair diverticulitis and ended up having a terrible anxiety reaction to the pain medication they sent home (darvocet). The second night back from the hospital, I really felt like I had lost my mind completely with overwhelming confusion and non-stop panic/anxiety...plus the pain was tremendous from abdominal surgery removing 8 inches of my colon and reconnecting it. I had been seeing a psychiatrist for about five years (never taking any medication) because of depression and anxiety from divorce among other things. In that sort of emergency situation, he prescribed me 5mg of valium in order to help me sleep and I had a very favorable response to it. I was able to relax even in tremendous pain from the surgery and I switched to a single vicodin. I used the valium for about a week at night when the pain was high and got off the vicodin after a couple of weeks and used ibuprofen the remainder of the healing process. Eventually many months later, I	M	39	6 months		10/21/2008
5	Needed something...	wobbly legs/ minor dizziness	I think it's great. I only ever took it for the first time today and it really made me feel loads better. It's not that it is an escape where you forget about your anxiety/nervousness/problems, rather just implicates utter comfort. I think I need a prescription.	M	19	1 days		10/15/2008
5	back pain	No bad side effects	I suffered back pain, particularly in the morning for almost a year and the MD would not give me anything stronger than NSAIDs and basically told me to live with it. It got so bad, I thought I would have to quit my job and take early retirement, but another MD prescribed valium 20mg daily in divided doses and I am renewed. My back pain is almost completely gone I can work.	F	51	6 months		10/3/2008
5	panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia	None at all!!!!	This has been the only drug that has ever been able to help me. I have been prescribed every drug you can think of to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder , but valium is the only one where straight away (within the hour)I feel calm, the knot and butterflies that are in my stomach contantly have disappeared, and my IBS stopped. Everyone has noticed that I am not stressed and irritable any more. I have had the best nights sleep ever without waking up even once. it truly is a Wonder drug.	F	30			9/24/2008
5	Anxiety	none noticeable, except tiredness.	A great drug if only it wasn't addictive and didn't lose it's power the more you take.	M	24	2 weeks		9/17/2008
5	Anxiety and sleep	A relaxed feeling without extreme tiredness that i got when I was taking xanax.	I am very pleased that i tried valium, it works wonders for my anxiety that i mainly get when driving or out in crowded places. I dont take it everyday, only when I have an episode or feel anxiety coming on. I pretty much take it now to get a full nights sleep, I take 5mg at night and wake up feeling better than i ever had before.	M	26	3 months		9/5/2008
5	Initially for jet lag and cruise	My incompetent internist prescribed 10mg valium pills for a three week International trip which included a cruise. I started by cutting in half so I was taking 5mg at first. Worked like a charm on 10 hour red eye flight, slept over 5 hours in coach. Took intermittently 5 or 10mg and had great sleep and plenty of energy during the day. Returned and went off cold turkey. Big mistake. Within 2 weeks, increasing irritability, insomnia and anxiety. Did not know I was in withdrawal. Thought it was jet lag but did not go away. Contacted internist and his nurse prescribed sonata which did not work. Finally ended up in the ER a week later with severe vertigo. Be very careful about tapering off slowly from valium. I should have been warned to gradually reduce amount taken, then every other day for a week... could have avoided many problems and expense.	The good news is that I'm back on low dose 5mg valium before bed and sleep great.No apparent tolerance or dependence so far. Have taken ambien before and wake up groggy and out of it. Its been a wonder drug except for the problem with vertigo mentioned earlier under side effects. New internist tried to get me to take lexapro but have read too many negatives about it.If it ain't broke, why fix it. The valium has also increased sex drive but not in excess. Too many internists out there red flag valium because they think you are an addict who wants it to enhance other drugs or they want to hook you on more expensive antidepressants. Go to a psychiatrist for such matters. Also, I talked to a psychiatrist and confirmed that low dose valium daily is no danger. Only if you have addictive personality and are chasing some high is it a problem. If you have general low level anxiety and insomnia, the valium is it. Also, used to get sinus infections after flying partly from jet lag, and may	M	46	50 days		8/28/2008
5	anxiety and extreme depression	None!!!	I have suffered from anxiety to some extent since I was a small child and in the past few years have begun to suffer from extreme depression as well. Unlike Xanax or Kolonopin, I have had no sleepy or groggy feelings from the Valium. On the contrary I can go out in public without having panic attacks, I no longer spend a day and a half crying over a sad movie. Not that I don't still cry a little at the sad parts, but only until the scene changes like a normal person. I consider this drug a God send and because of it feel as though I not only have a new lease on life, but my life back. I know it may not work for everyone, but if you've tried the SSRI's for depression or Xanax or Kolonopin for anxiety and found it did not work or even if you've not tried anything at all yet, give Valium a chance. It's been around forever (my grandmother who was born in 1920 took it for the latter 30 years of her life with wonderful results) and if you're like me the newer pills are sort of like the	F	28	3 weeks		8/21/2008
5	sleep	A little foggy in the morning but it clears up in two hours after I wake up. No real problem, no irritablity, great sleep	Valium is a safe and proven tranquilizer. I have tried all the sleeping meds: Ambien, Restoril, Lunesta, Sonata, Halcion, and even Klonopin. They are all garbage. They have awful side affects and I consider them to be a waste of money. Valium (Diazepam) works very very well for me in that I get a full night of deep REM sleep. I wake up a little groggy but in an hour or two I am clear headed and in a good stable mood. Some Docs don't like to prescribe Valium because there are so many newer(but less effective)drugs available now to treat sleep disorders..... so find one that does! Valium is the best and most effective drug I have taken for getting a good nights sleep which is critical to my success as a Sales Rep. I take a 10 mg at bedtime and get a full night of deep sleep.....NOT LIGHT SLEEP....which is what is was getting before the Valium, which is useless. Valium is a wonder drug. Docs should not be so afraid of allowing patients have this drug for anxiety and sleep problems.	M	54	1 days		8/11/2008
5	Irrational Anxiety, Panic & Nerves	Euphoria (Good thing!), Ocassional hangover effect in the mornings.	Absolute god-send drug, have been struggling on and off with severe panic and anxiety for over a decade. I have a high profile job with regular board level meetings. At times I found myself avoidant of the things that have made me successful (meetings etc) as they took me outside of my comfort zone and thus irrationally fearful, nervous and then subsequently panicking about the possibility of a panic attack ! (Bizarre the way the brain works!). People suggest that this drug leaves you blurred and dis-orientated whereas I feel totally focused when on valium and at times perform at my very best (simply because the limiting, paranoid and bull-shit negative beliefs are eradicated in my head), I feel calm, focused and in control. Is a real shame that doctors treat us all like children when it comes to prescribing this drug (re addiction etc).. Alcohol is addictive, but hey, the majority of people can use alcohol effectively and furthermore sensibly without ever encountering problems. Valium	M	28	3 years		7/30/2008
5	anxiety- pelvic and back pain	very little for the 3 months taken last year. I should have continued, but there was very slight depression (only after 3 months) because I only took 1mg. at bed and nothing during the day. I should have considered taking up to 2mg. a day. This is what I will do now, but at the present I only need around 1 mg. again like last year.	I took valium -only 1 mg. a day- last year for 3 months. Then I went to Klonopin for 6 months (including withdrawal. I'm back with Valium. It's the best for me. Easy for my system to take and I don't need large doses. Klonopin was way too strong and they don't make in small enough doses. .5 mg klonpin tablet is ten times stronger than 1mg. of Valium.	M	59	3 months		7/29/2008
5	anxiety	the same effect of all benzos on me; lack of concentration	It has helped me on quiting the short acting Xanax! Withdrawal of Xanax was a pain, and I switch from 3mg xanax (1mg, 3 times a daily) to just one pill of 10 mg of Valium daily. No withdrawal on me. So for me is better to stay just in one pill than taking 3 a day. Im planning to cut valium slowly to "0" benzos. But if you need it, I recomend it, works fine for anxiety.	M	30	7 days		7/22/2008 Email
5	sleep	no, not any	My flight surgeon told me that this is the only sleep medication he ever recommends. He starts his pilot patients with 5 mg at night to see how well they tolerate it and will increase to 10 mg. as necessary. There are no hang-over effects to affect flying skills the next day.	M	41	2 years		7/20/2008
5	anxiety/panic attacks	Actually none. Everything was fine since the first time I took it.	I find that it has helped me tremendously. I feel that doctors are very judgmental and act as if you're trying to find something to get high off of if you ask for a presciption. It has helped me with anxiety 100%, even if I was ever depressed, it helped then as well. It helps me relax because I have back problems and an overall feeling of wellness. I was prescribed this about 5 years ago and have been taking it ever since. I can't see any reason why I should try to get off of a drug that is actually very helpful to me. Most doctors try to give you those cruddy anti depressants. No thank you!!! I have seen what it has done to other people, (not good), I have read the side effects, (even worse). No way in heck are they going to give me that junk. Doctors need to leave well enough alone. If it works, leave it alone..what's the big deal. It has helped me a great deal. I find no reason to get off of it and I don't plan to. Highly recommended.	F	32	5 years		6/24/2008
5	erectile problem-performance anxiet	good sleep	Cures my erectile disfunction and related performance anxiety.	M	52	5 years		6/20/2008
5	Migraine headache	felt better, more at-ease, confident	This is the highest rated medicine I have ever seen on this website. For me, it has been a near-perfect cure to stop migraine headaches. The only challenge has been to convince my doctor that it works for me. I have had migraines for over 30 years and this is THE ONLY RELIEF I have ever had.	F	56	6 years		6/16/2008
5	bizzare anxiety issues	no side affects it cured my depression and made me feel like a person once again i take 4 10mg valiums when i feel i need it i drive fine and am able to do things i never have done before i leave my house which i never done before i bought a car all by myself i now have a job i acutally go outside of my home! its excellent i almost considered suicide before i tried valium since i couldnt stop my panic disorder. valium is the best along with klonopin!	i weigh 285lbs so 4 valiums to me is like 10 valiums to somone that wieghs 110lbs...never mess with and benzodiazapine. i understand how it works with me and my weight. hope this helps anyone out there be safe!	M	22	5 years		5/3/2008
5	for muscle relaxant	sleepy	i talke 1/2 of a 5mg at night.....can i get addicted on such a low dose?	F	50	4 days		4/14/2008 Email
5	Stress, Anxiety,Phobias,Obesessive	Sleepy sometimes, dependency, aggressivness from waking up in the morning. Forget things sometimes	I love this drug. I am 27 years old and have suffered from major panic attacks since a very small child. I have been prescribed my many doctor's SSR's, which I hate and make everything worse and the side effects are way to much to bear. I do reccommend this drug if you have severe panic attacks or if you are bipolar, I had 1 doctor tell me I am, I do not believe him. I think it is just anxiety. I have to order my Valium online without prescriptions. I can not get a doctor to prescribe them longer than 2 weeks. They are always trying to give me SSR's. It works for me and many other I know. I am a better listener and I can speak in front of large groups at work, I am calmer around my daughter and family. I am not so much worried about the addiction, I am glad the anxiety is gone and if I have to take this for the rest of my life I will. I have taken this on and off for 5 years. This is the longest I have taken it on a daily basis.	F	27	2 months		4/1/2008 Email
5	anxiety and insomnia	None, this pill is fantastic! I cut it back to half of a 5 mg many days but if I am in a high stress situation I take maybe 2 of the 5 mgs the whole day! I would start with a very low dose if you aren't used to it. I also take Effexor XR and it helps mellow it out a bit too.	It works, no problems.	F	56	30 years		3/26/2008 Email
5	Anxiety	Tiredness , slight nausea	Taken as required for past 20 years. Longest was for a 3 week period.	M	40			3/12/2008
5	Panic Attacks	Knocks me out for a few hours, but it's always dandy after that.	I was prescribed Valium for my panic attacks, but I also take it when I need a little sleep. It's GREAT for getting sleep during a manic episode. I only take it once every few weeks, but it works wonderfully.	F	19	10 weeks		3/10/2008
5	insomnia	none	If I need a good night's sleep, I take 5mg valium an hour before bedtime. I will then get a solid sleep and wake up feeling much more refreshed than I usually do. It's very effective.	M	46	2 years		3/7/2008 Email
5	CFS, anxiety, guilt, doom feelings	I'm taking between 5 and 10mg a day and this helps me get a grip on things, so I can function and not suffer as much. Valium. 5mg, 20-30 minutes in you will notice a good relaxation and bit of a social buzz, this wears this wears off within an hour but stress and anxiety and muscle tension don't return for at least 12 hours. Valium is also a great muscle relaxer and could be used for this alone. 10mg valium I would say is equivalent to 800mg skelaxin if you are familiar with it. Skelaxin with valium also is better than Skelaxin alone, which can cause feelings of agitation as well as insomnia. On that note, valium is good for insomnia unlike these next two benzos I will mention. Many people are confused about which benzo is best for them (because it's so hard to get doctors to give you the one you want if you had a choice) but I have been able to try a few others. Xanax .5mg, possible headaches, harder to notice, a bit blunting of emotions. Less sedating. Not that useful to me. R	Valium is one of the few drugs I can endorse for CFS and I've tried many types of drugs for my condition. I find it superior to an SSRI in dealing with my neurotic guilt and depression. Without valium. I can't clean more than 5 minutes without worrying about something else or being so fixated on my constant pain and muscle aches I have to stop. With valium. I can calm down and spend 2 hours or so doing chores. Still tired, but I can take it slow without becoming frustrated at myself and illness. Talk about night and day. I was also given the stimulant Ritalin to try for fatigue and brain fog. This made me stress worse and become even more up tight. So ironically, I am far more motivated and less fatigued taking Valium which is a sedative. Go figure. I also believe it is not as good for pure panic disorders. In which case like Klonopin or Xanax are more suitable. If you have a hard time getting valium or aren't sure what to say to a doctor, complain of muscle fatigue, insomnia, s	M	23	1 months		3/4/2008 Email
5	anxiety	Mild to moderate memory loss.	I love valium. It makes me very calm. I took it most recently the day of my mom's funeral. I'm a shy person, but the valium enabled me to open up and speak easily and comfortably with everyone I encountered that day. Unfortunately, I remember very little of what I actually said to people.	M	41	1 years		2/19/2008 Email
5	Anxiety, fibromyalgia	I have to adjust my does to 1/2 tablet sometimes to reduce side effects of brain drain and oversleeping.	I works wonderfully. I think people who have bad side effects may be over dosed even on the smallest RX pill. I often take only 1/2.	F	60	4 years		2/16/2008
5	Back pain/anxiety	forgetfulness, drowsiness	I was on Valium for a bout a solid year on a fairly low but regular dose (2MG twice a day). Gradually faded off and now take only once in a blue moon. With other life changes, this drug has helped me tremendously. I was diagnosed with mild scoliosis, and when situational anxiety would occur, the muscles in my upper back would spasm and I would also experience symptoms of panic attack. The valium absolutely stopped these reactions in their tracks. But the real key to changing was also making lifestyle changes also; left a very stressful job for one and also got a new matress to help my back! Tapering off the daily dose was no problem, and I maintain a prescription on hand with refills, but must say that right now I don't feel the need to take the drug at all. Comming off experience can sort of be described as gradually "waking up". Again, for me I believe this drug was very beneficial and has helped change my life for the positive, but can not emphasize enough that m	M	44	1 years		2/9/2008 Email
5	Anxiety panic, fibromyalgia, cramps	If I take it at night I wake up hungry. I am diabetic so this can be a problem.	Valium is a Godsend for me. I _suffer_ with bad nerves and panic attacks so much that I am basically housebound. I,m not too sure about how it works, but all I know is I take 5 mg. and rest and don't feel like snapping heads off, lol. When I am very nervous this calms me so much. If not for my Valium during my brothers sudden death I would of suffered hell. I highly reccomend it.	F	54	10 years		2/1/2008 Email
5	it makes me nice	NO side effects becides a little short term memory loss but other than that it is my fav drug		F	23	3 years		1/20/2008
5	to calm stress	My short term memory is gone when i take it every day. If in moderation i lose things constently	IT makes my projects, cleaning, work, and sleep 100% easier to deal with, when i could be having a break down from my busy life! I do not take every day. Only when needed!	F	29	10 days		1/18/2008
5	Anxiety	None	A wonder drug. I was having anxiety attacks about flying, high pressure business meetings and representing clients in stressful situations. My doctor recommended 10 mg of valium before such meetings and it literally changed my life. I always carry a couple pills with me now just in case (kind of like a baby with his secruity blanket). I don't use Valium often much anymore, maybe once a week on average, but sure nice to know it's there if needed.	M	62	10 years		1/15/2008
5	Interstitial cystitis and anxiety	Works like a charm - Great for 20 years! I LOVE valium! 5-10mg 2-4x a day.		F		21 years		1/12/2008
5	yes		what is the best dose for muscle relaxant??? i had ACDF 4 1/2 months ago and i am having a awful time!!! please email if you want!!	F	50	30 days		12/13/2007 Email
5	Stress/Anxiety/Hyperactivety	thinking more clearly/ Wobbly legs	Well valium seems to be something I've missed for a while.. since ive started taking it i seem to function a lot better. i can communicate with people better i listen more i take in more.. Its really helping me at the moment but im worried that i might start becoming dependant on the drug. i have not got this drug through pescription but im thinking of talking to my doctor about it.	M	24	14 days		12/2/2007
5	meniere's disease	none	i have been through all the treatments for menieres(low salt diet, diuretics,meclazine) and this worked instantly, within 2 hrs. menieres by description has no true understanding of cause but in my case i think it was severe stress/anxiety. its all gone now and i have my life back so far. we'll see if this keeps working, ive heard it starts to wear off and dose needs increse . iam on 5mg 2x /day. if your suffering from this debilitating misery try to get your doc to give it a shot.	M	49	2 weeks		11/21/2007
5	stressful events	Memory loss, slightly hostile altought difficult to say if this was due to valium? please contact me with your experiance i have never spoken to anyone in the same situation.	I only take valium at the most of once a week... i have to take about 25-30mg to get the desired effect, it works and has opened up so many oportunitys for me... however i am worried about what would happen if i didt have it as an option. I would like others that use it as a "one off" to contact me with how it effects them. This also helps me sleep and slows down me down. it has helped me with no end of problems	F	21	1 years		11/21/2007 Email
5	Anxiety	Euphoria, Feeling of well being etc.		M	30	3 years		11/15/2007
5	pms/pmdd/shoulder muscle pain/arthr	I love this drug it helps with my arthritis also my pms. No side effects just the great feeling of having my life back and being able to sleep all night.5mg a day.	It helps so much with pain and muscle spasms..Also with pms symptoms calms your nerves..highly reccomend	F	38	2 weeks		11/3/2007
5	migraines		This medicine is like a blessing from heaven and it has saved my life.	F	43	6 months		11/2/2007
5	anxiety	none	found it to be helpful	F	59	20 years		10/16/2007
5	depression / anxiety	HONESTLY Just the odd headakenpain	taking it since 1976 after the death of my 3 yr old.it stopped the bad dreams. Ihave been taken off the drug by my former GP saying its bad in the long term. What was bad however the 2 weeks Iwas tahken off the drug.Then changed my GP who stated the opposite that I should go back to valium 10mg daily, that was in 1995 IV kept the dose and just proves GP's have different views NEVER THINK THEY ALWAYS KNOW BEST Mine did'nt.	M	46	30 years		9/29/2007
5	anxiety and severe phobias	No bad side effects	Have tried to come off it but feel so bad when I'm not taking it. My doctor has recommended I stay on it for rest of my life and says I definitely need diazepam for my anxiety and severe phobias.	M	71	39 years		8/19/2007 Email
5	Spasms, anxiety D/O	Giddiness, drowsiness	Valium helped me realize that many of my symptoms WERE anxiety related. Got prescribed 5mg every 8 hours for leg and arm spasms.(Only need at most 1 a day) Only bad thing is the vivid dreams after a few days of use.	F	30	30 days		6/6/2007
5	general anxiety, social anxiety	Talking my doctor into prescribing this for me..	Wonder drug for me, taken on an 'as need' basis for anxiety. I find that this drug is extremely effective when I consume it on an empty stomach while taking a warm bath..	M	32	12 months		5/23/2007 Email
5	GAD, inner ear disorder (Meniere's)	mild sedation, occasional disinhibition	I took valium from 1982-99. The prescribed dose varied from 2 mg./bid to 5 mg./tid. I initially was prescribed valium to treat symptoms of Meniere's Disease, an inner ear disorder that produces vertigo and nausea. Later, I was diagnosed with GAD and my psych kept me on it. Valium worked very well for me for both diagnoses. However, although I never abused it per se, I had to stop taking it in 1999 when I had an alcoholic crash and started doing the AA thing. But it really did work for me. I just want back and read all this and see how strange it sounds. All true though...	M	54	17 years		5/2/2007
5	severe sea-sickness	only good effects	Tried every other seasick remedy until this one finally works. I take 5mg one hour before sailing and 5mg every 4 hours on the water. It's perfect.	M	28	6 months		3/20/2007
5	panic attacks, social anxiety	None. The doctor informs for short term use only. I use 5mg around twice a week. I'm wondering whether using it occasionally, like I do for long term use will have harmful effects.	I have suffered from panic attacks & social anxiety for at least 10 years. I have only recently been prescribed Valium and I feel like a normal person again, after all this time. I'm now relaxed at social events. No more panic attacks. Have tried anti-depressants (horrible side-effects, did not relieve panic/anxiety). Also, better night sleep. A wonder drug for me.	M	31	2 months		3/17/2007 Email
5	extreme, chronic, "global" anxiety	so far (9 days of taking 20 mg a day), mild sedation (but that may improve over time - CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE E-MAIL ME THAT HAS BEEN TAKING THIS DRUG FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD OF TIME IF/IF NOT THIS SEDATION GOES AWAY?! - I'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT! : ) - salz1486@comcast.net), and loss of balance at times (but no big deal)	I know it's so cliche, but this drug truly is a "Godsend." The unfortunate stigma that all who take it are "pill-poppers" looking for a quick fix bothers me. It is used recreationally for a quick "high," but there are people who truly do need it. I am one that idealy would NEVER want to take a pill to reduce my intense anxiety, but it seemed to be the only solution. I do not agree with the idea of "getting high" and altering your state of mind when not necessary (as it necessitates "fake happiness"), but valium calms me down enough to feel the "normal" anxieties that most people feel. I cannot praise this med. enough. My only concern is the tolerance/dependance issue.	M	21	9 days		3/15/2007 Email
5	Severe Anxiety	No bad side effects at all	Valium has been a life saver for me. I have suffered from anxiety for almost a decade now and I have found it hard to keep it under control. Behavioral therapy did not control it nor did most other non-benzos. At the age of 17 I was prescribed Xanax and by the age of 19 I was on the maximum allowed dose and addicted. Not only did I have to face my addiction...I had to face the fact that I didnt have my anxiety under control. I was weened onto Klonpin which did absolutely nothing for me and I eventually was prescribed Valium. I now take it on an as needed basis. I am allowed up to 10 mgs twice a day but I can take it or leave it. I find it less addictive. I have been on it now for about 5 years and I am doing great.	F	26	5 years		3/3/2007
5	extreme anxiety	slight fatigue	I have been taking benzodiazepines for over 30 years. I have had over 20 years of psychotherapy for severe anxiety. Tranxene at a very low dose was reluctantly prescribed by my therapist who didn't believe in drugs. I was concerned about addiction and used it only for emergencies. For the last 10 years or so I have been taking Serax at 30 mg. daily. Finally It was not acceptable due to the very short duration. For the last 3 weeks I have been using valium at 10mg. once a day in the morning. I finally feel I have my life back because the half-life of this drug is long enough that I don't wake up in the morning with severe anxiety and am calm all day.	M		3 weeks		2/19/2007 Email
5	migraine	no bad effects	I take 10mg when I feel a headache coming (along with 2 aspirin) and it eliminates or greatly reduces the severity of the headache.	M	45	6 years		2/1/2007
5	anxiety, insomnia	morning grogginess after taking 7 mg at bedtime. SO superior to Xanax which causes depression, teeth grinding,anxiety! I am MUCH calmer now while reducing xanax to 1/2mg. I had been speaking in such a loud/obnoxious voice it annoyed people.	weaning off xanax due to morning nervousness upon awakening and anxiety when going out. Valium does NOT cause depression or nervousness; tried and true, my mother took it for fifty years! Dr had no problem prescribing it for post menopausal insomnia.	F	62	8 months		1/16/2007
5	Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity	None, that I can discern.	I have taken Baclofen now for several years but it hasn't helped nearly as much as this. I am taking the lowest dose possible and hope larger doses are not required later. I am already concerned about this becoming habit forming.	F	42	15 days		1/12/2007
5	Insomnia, anxiety,IBS, cramping	No side effects	Its such a tremendous help, I try not to take it more than 2-3 times a week (5 mg)	F	51	4 years		12/19/2006
5	panic attacks, PTSD, night terrors	none	After taking every other benzo I have been prescribed Valium has been the only medication that has consistently worked. Xanax always seems to give out and starts causing rebound anxiety, Klonipin makes me exhausted all the time and Ativan is a joke. I will always recomend Valium. I have taken these medications on and off for several years when I finaly get a medication regime together Valium has always worked and has been easiest to get off of. People who think that benzos should be avoided are idiots. People who suffer from severe anxiety are the only ones that really understand!	M	26	6 years		12/5/2006 Email
5	panic attacks, PTSD, night terrors	none	After taking every other benzo I have been prescribed Valium has been the only medication that has consistently worked. Xanax always seems to give out and starts causing rebound anxiety, Klonipin makes me exhausted all the time and Ativan is a joke. I will always recomend Valium. I have taken these medications on and off for several years when I finaly get a medication regime together Valium has always worked and has been easiest to get off of. People who think that benzos should be avoided are idiots. People who suffer from severe anxiety are the only ones that really understand!	M	26	6 years		12/5/2006 Email
5	Occipital Muscle Spasms	Complete bliss	I had suffered with intractable occipital neuralgia for 2 years, which was an endless cycle of spasms and sharp pain in the back of my head. Finally, I bit the bullet and had surgery to remove the ganglion at c2/c3. The surgery was generally successful for ridding me of the debilitating pain. However, the spasms got worse and I couldn't sleep at all. My wife could even see and feel knots on the back of my head from where the muscles were bound-up like marbles. Valium is the only thing that completely eliminates the spasms- within an hour. Pain goes from a 5 to ZERO! Valium has been a Godsend when I was at the end of my rope. I only wish my PCP would have prescribed it sooner. Who knows, I might have been able to avoid the surgery.	M	44	1 months		11/3/2006
5	Social Anxiety	None, when you finally go to bed, you go to sleep easier, that's it : )	I Have been taking it for 3 days, to combat my Social Anxiety, I took it last Sunday before going to a family event, and people could not believe I was the same person, I was speaking to everybody etc etc... This is a drug that makes me crave physical contact, it is extremely effective at reducing anxiety. I Am not sure if it is also because of the dexamphetamine(Aderall) that I take for my ADD, but Valium(diazepam) is an incredibly useful aid to any social phobic, I had not felt like this for years, it removes most inhibitions, especially to talk to people, and as it makes you physically relaxed, it removes the physical symptoms of social phobia. So conversing with people is easy! It is not addictive, do not let the idiots who abuse it scare you from taking it, it is a useful aid to those of us who need it, and as long as its dispensed as per needed, it is incredibly helpful to treat social anxiety. It "Drugs you up" a little, but in the long run just makes your social anx	M	16	1 days		10/30/2006 Email
5	Pre-Surgery Panic	I haven't used it yet. I get my gall bladder out Wed. Nov 1 and I am supposed to take it the night before and the morning of surgery. I am scared of the whole ordeal.	Please e-mailme with any advice or past experiences with this drug. I have only 5-5mg tablets to use, and I am unsure of how to use them. I am thinking of taking one earlier in the day Tues. to see what one does, since it says they are long acting (6-8 hours). Then if one doesn't work, I can go to 2 before bed and maybe 2 the next morning before going to the hospital. The other issue being I am overweight so I am scared I will need a higher dosage because of my weight. I really appreciate any help someone can give me.	F	33	2 days		10/29/2006 Email
5	Migraine headache	No side effects	This is the only medication I have tried over the course of 35 years that will actually STOP a migraine from occurring when taken early in the cycle.	M	56	4 years		10/21/2006
5	anxiety	no side effects	this drug has saved my life! i have had anxiety for over 10 years and this is the only med that seems to help that. i have been on valium for 8 years now.wonderful anxiety med!	F	27	8 years		7/21/2006 Email

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