VALIUM Reviews (DIAZEPAM)

Average Rating: 3.9 (415 Ratings)

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VALIUM  (DIAZEPAM):  Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5  I'm taking valium for anxiety None at all. I'm being prescribed 20mg.s of valium to take three times a day and its working very well in the treatment of my agoraphobic like social anxiety. I can now walk down the street without the unreal fears of what I thought people were thinking about me. Plus because of the help of this medication and my self determination of getting a job I now have one. M 23
11/3/2004
 5  could not sleep reduced sexual drive but not sufficient to keep me from ejaculating and having good sex. Valium keeps me going each day. Keeps me mellow so that i don't bitch too much about the sad state of the United States under GWB. 10 mg at bedtime, sometimes augmented with OTC Benydryl M 63 29 years
10/29/2004
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 3  depress asd asd M 13 1 months
10/26/2004
 5   F
9/23/2004
 5  Panic disorder, generalized anxiety Drowsiness I can't say enough good things about Valium. Contrary to some popular opinions, it isn't a widely-abused drug. Most people who take Valium need it. When I can't get a hold on my anxiety with cognitive behavioral methods or I'm having many panic attacks, I take a Valium and it helps me calm down, rest, and then get back to my life. I have taken it on an as-needed basis for about 5 years. I sometimes go weeks and weeks without taking any Valium, but I know it is there when I need it, and it works great. I just wish there weren't this sort of stigma attached to it; some people think you just want to get high when in reality it is a lifesaver for those of us who are terribly nervous and anxious. F 29 5 years
9/21/2004
 5  insomnia I take diazepam for insomnia. It works because this medication makes me very sleepy. If I don't give myself at least 7 hours to sleep, it can be very difficult to wake up in the morning. M 37 8 years
9/18/2004
 5  anxiety about surgery Drowsiness, euphoria, clumsiness First sugery I had was C-section. Had a panic attack while they were prepping me. After that I was afraid to have more medical procedures. I would schedule a procedure I needed, show up, freak out and leave. Valium makes me totally OK. I used it for two epidural steriod injections and surgery prep for a laparoscopy. F 31 3 times
9/10/2004
 5  Dystonia (neck muscles) The valium 5mg. helps with my head tremor. I have a slight tremor from the dystonia. I get Botox injection in my muscles every 3 months & any kind of stress makes it worse. The valium is the only medicine that works, and I have tried several. One of my Doctors wants me to get off of it because it is so addictive & the other Dr. says what difference does it make if I get addicted to it I am going to be on it the rest of my life anyway because of my dystonia & it is the only medicine that works for me. I don't consider myself to be addicted to it. I am suppost to take 3 pills a day and I take 1 sometimes 2 if I am in a stressful situation, but that doesn't happen often. F 54 5 years
7/26/2004
 2  Anxiety/panic disorder Inability to concentrate, feeling I got addicted to this medication. There are other options for anxiety that are not benzodiazepines. F 51 6 months
5/19/2004
 4  HYPERTROPHIC GASTRITIS/CONSTIPATION NONE I SUFFER FROM IBS WITH CONSTIPATION AND GASTRITIS AND TRYING TO GET VALIUM FOR SHORT TERM RELIEF - THIS WAS PRESCRIBED TO ME YEARS AGO AND HELPED ALTHOUGH NOW I CAN'T GET A DOC TO PRESCRIBE FOR ME - ANY COMMENTS - ALSO THINKING OF USING XENICAL TO HELP HAVE BEEN ON ZELNORM AND MIRALAX - BUT THEY ARE NOT QUITE DOING THE TRICK - MY STOMACH LOOKS LIKE I AM 3 MOS PREG - HAVE HAD A HYSTERECT FOR FIBROIDS AND ENDOMETRIOSIS 3 months
5/12/2004
 5  anxiety, muscle tension None. I've kept 2 mg. Valium tabs on my shelf for years (the lowest dose). I take maybe one or two tabs per month. When I need to sleep on an airplane, unkink muscles, calm down when very upset, it always does the trick in the gentlest, most reliable way. I took it for a couple of days prior to frightening eye surgery, and was very grateful that I had it to relieve near-panic. This is the best drug ever made...I even use it when feeling depressed and it boosts my mood right away. Wonderful stuff! I'm extremely sensitive to drugs, have a list of complaints and side effects on everything and anything else I've ever taken including aspirin, but Valium has never been a problem and has always helped. F 65 10 years
5/5/2004
 4  Stress relief low energy, tired did whats it's sposed to do too bad it's so addictive and dr's are afraid to prescribe more than a weeks worth at a time. All the good drugs are addictive...bummer. M 36 1 weeks
4/30/2004
 5  stress, muscle pain, fibromyalgia a little bit of lower gastro but I have ibs. No other side effects. I can take this drug when I need it. It does it's job then goes away without leaving me groggy. It also does not have the awful side effects of anti-depressants such as excitability, sexual disfunction, insomnia, dry mouth. F 46
4/28/2004
 5  
4/20/2004
 4  
4/14/2004
 5  
3/16/2004
 5  yes i fe;t great
12/6/2003
 2  Intestinal spasms. cramping & pain 5 mg made me higher than a kite. 2.5 mg still made me lightheaded and loopy unless taken with food. After 2-3 month use got high and giddy, went into a crying jag and then got downright hostile and nasty within the space of less than an hour. Quit it cold turkey right then and there! F 61 3 months
11/30/2003
 3  High Stress I used way too much of this stuff one day but I had a great nights sleep! This stuff only seems to work for me when I suddenly feel stressed. The rest of the day I didn’t feel any effect. It’s a long acting drug and it is less addictive than Lorazepam (so I am told by my psychiatrist). *SHORT TERM USE ONLY* M 16
6/25/2003
 5  agitation/rage none If and when I do get angry (e.g.road rage,etc.) the hostility is short lived. No more do I re-live situations from the past that angered me. M 47 6 months
4/11/2003

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