Diazepam for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jem
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 25, 2019

"I have a form of muscular dystrophy and this is the only drug that will stop my spasms. I've been on if when needed for 15+ years and would not be a working, functioning, contributor to society without it. I take a very low dose when needed. I can now live life to the fullest without pain. I'm so thankful for this drug."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 4, 2018

Valium (diazepam) "It is the only thing that works for me when my back flares up and still allows me to function mentally so I can work. I’ve taken it off and on as needed during flare ups for years with no side effects or withdrawal when I discontinue. I don’t leave home without it just in case!"

• Coon...
• January 22, 2015

Valium (diazepam) "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. "

• Big...
• September 14, 2011

Valium (diazepam) "I'm a 32 yr young woman, who at the age of 11 was diagnosed with a severe spine disorder (scoliosis), it was also affecting my vertebra, they were turning in causing my ribs to crush my lungs. My doctor said I had a year or so to live. I was slowly suffocating. So at 12 yrs old I had 2 herrington rods put in on each side of my spine. From neck to tush! The pain then wasn't to bad, that I remember, but now at 32 some days I can't even move (WINTER-IDAHO). But 2 yrs ago I started using diazepam and at first I slept a lot, but as time has passed I have a great life. I myself cannot play sports but I can sit on a metal bench for 3 to 4 hours and enjoy watching my 4 boys play sports. Take as prescribed and tell your doctor if it's not helping."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2013

"Diazepam works wonders for taking away muscle spasm type pain in my legs due to proximal tibiofibular instability issues. It also helps with my intermittent piriformis syndrome (butt pain) after I have sat down too much. No gastrointestinal side effects. No problem to take when needed on an empty stomach. Ever since having some diazepam, there is never a need for hydrocodone pain medicine."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2016

Valium (diazepam) "During my cancer treatment, valium was prescribed to me for muscles spasms. It only took about 10 minutes to start working, it has done the job very well for me. I've been able to do my physical therapy with minimal pain , and soon hope to be pain-free!"

• Nile
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 10, 2019

"Have had episodes of back pain that lay me up for days, no pain killer works but just 2mgs diazepam twice a day has by far the biggest effect. Takes away the spasm and general anxiety that is a vicious circle for me as I am autistic and worry when I cannot move. Use wisely and I found a small dose when needed is the best solution. As long as sensible it is not addictive but again use in moderation only when needed."

• Anonymous
• April 9, 2011

Valium (diazepam) "I was originally prescribed Valium for mild anxiety. It has helped but amazingly it has stopped my muscle pain from a bulging disc L5. I now suffer no pain at all from the muscles around the disc its amazing."

• maryj...
• August 4, 2017

Valium (diazepam) "You know perfectly well this drug is HELL and the withdrawal of it is obscene if you even make it. How DARE Doctors not let patients know this up front. It is criminal. For years this withdrawal issue has been known and HIDDEN from patients and even doctors. It has ruined my life and many others. MILLIONS of others. SPEAK UP."

• Sunfl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2017

Valium (diazepam) "I take 5mg as needed at bedtime. I have severe muscle spasms, shoulder, and neck pain. I use aleve, advil, and diclofenac and still have pain. I was waking up with terrible tension headaches before using this. I only take it when I feel the tension at night. Regarding other comments on addiction - I have taken benzos for YEARS (on/off and never daily) and I have never become addicted. If taken only as needed, it's a great drug."

• Yvano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2016

"Preexisting spinal stenosis and diabetic neuropathy, then twisted back getting off a MRI table. Searing pain and unable to walk at all (normal is with a walker). Fell the next day and ended up in ER, 2.5 of valium and was able to self-transfer from bed to wheelchair to toilet etc. Dr took me off valium and put on tramadol and it does NOT work as well, am losing mobility now. Saving the remaining valium for very bad days while waiting to see a pain specialist. 76 yo, many physical issues, why can't they just treat based on quality of life at this point? With the tiny dose of valium (2.5 ,3x day) I can move. without it, I'm in agony."

• HMB
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 17, 2018

"For anyone saying this medication is so evil, hidden withdrawal symptoms that doctors don't tell you about, etc, please don't listen to that nonsense. I've been off and on valium for 5 years and and sure, drug tapers are never fun but the key is to taper low and slow and I PROMISE you'll be just fine. Never go off any drug cold-turkey, that's straight foolish. Valium works wonderfully for muscle spasms and anxiety, and I've taken anywhere from 2mg to 8mg depending on what's going on in my life and continue to do so. Don't let the negative reviews scare you, I have managed to go down slowly without too much trouble"

• rodney
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 3, 2017

Valium (diazepam) "Valium has helped my spasms in my back better than any other muscle relaxers. I have been taken it 10+ years and after that long of use I really never get the sedation that I did when I started taking it. I take 10mg 3 times daily and have not found anything yet that works well for me."

• Pixels
• July 8, 2013

"Great for Fibromyalgia muscle spasms after Flexeril quit working. A Native American doc told me that was what these were originally created for. This works best with my other Fibromyalgia medicines. On 10mg up to 3xs a day, have been using them for over 9 years with great success. Like someone else mentioned, not everyone gets tired on them."

• Micha...
• February 6, 2015

"I've had a bad back for over 50 years. I never lost much work, but as I've gotten older my pain has increased. I was prescribed Norco (180 Tabs per month) for pain in 2005, and in 2009 Valium (120/10mg per month) for increased pain. I took the medicines reverently, with no noticeable side effects. I could work on our 5 acres and sleep. In Oct, 2014, my doctor stopped the valium, citing abuse by youngsters with the 2 medicines. I'm 71 and have never abused them. The pain specialist cut my Norco to 120 tabs per month. Now I'm in more pain and don't sleep well. I'm trying to make them see that The only thing I'm addicted to is being out of pain, and give me my meds back. Please"

• P Sandy
• January 13, 2016

"I have suffered with sciatica and spinal stenosis for over 6 years. I have a pinched nerve and have a numb left foot and back of leg plus pain all the time. I also have TMJ and developed Trigeminal Neuralgia for which my Dr prescribed 2.5 mg Diazepam. Not only did it help with that problem but has given me relief from my back pain. My only regret is no doctors suggested this to me years ago. They could have saved me years of pain and misery. I just hope my Dr will always be willing to prescribe this for me."

• jk33
• January 23, 2009

Valium (diazepam) "This medicine has helped me very much. I get very bad spasms in my neck and shoulder. It helps 100% and I also have a much better time sleeping. It keeps my mind from wondering while I try to sleep. It also makes me feel more refreshed when I wake up. I have less mood swings. I used to pace back and fourth all day and it put a stop to that as well. It has improved my life very much."

• All...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 24, 2019

Valium (diazepam) "Been on diazepam for several years for restless leg syndrome (RLS). It has been the only drug that works. 2.5mg at night sometimes 5mg but not often . No problems with it and never any withdrawal on the rare occasions I can do without it."

• Veron...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2020

"I recently pulled a muscle in my lower back. I had been taking ibuprofen but it didn't seem to help as much as I thought it would. Since I was in pain I wasn't sleeping well. I'm prescribed Diazepam 10mg for anxiety and take them as needed. I thought it couldn't hurt to take a small piece to help me relax and sleep. It's been amazing how it's stopped the pain in my back and I haven't needed any ibuprofen in a day now."

• Boab
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2019

"I have had severe sciatica now for five weeks, I have had low level co-codomol, ibuprofen, gabapentin, tramadol and nothing worked. I have been practically confined to lying on my bed as I cant walk or sit and I agree with a previous post that says you can't just walk it off as the pain in trying is unreal. It was only when I went to the hospital that I got given the diazepam 2mg and 30/500 co-codomal and last night was the first nights sleep I've had in weeks. So it works a treat for me and hopefully I will be up and about soon, I would recommend anyone with severe back pain or sciatica to ask there doctor for diazepam and I wish it was the first thing they tried on me and maybe I would have been better sooner."

• kevin...
• August 22, 2011

"I have recurrent issues with herniated discs in my spine. In regards to pain management medicines I find this medicine outstanding. With the onset of severe back pain I find I only need take two per night for a couple of nights and the pain literally dissolves. I like diazepam because it does not make me feel trippy and there are no residual effects the following day. I actually don't feel any actual effects of it working. I simply wake up the next day and my pain is gone. I certainly do not feel any sense of dependency on it and happily stop and start dosage as needed. I would recommend this to anyone suffering similar issues."

• Wezzo
• May 4, 2019

"I experienced a huge muscle spasm at work and it crippled me for days, tried various strong anti inflammatories and pain relievers to no avail. Only used a half tablet (diazepam) for 3 nights which relaxed the muscle and 100% cured the issue. Maybe not for every scenario but worked wonders for me."

• Legs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2015

Diazepam Intensol (diazepam) "Due to a back injury I experienced severe leg pain in all positions. Walking it felt like my muscle was literally tearing from the bone. Excruciating. Within 2 days my muscles relaxed. No negative side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 28, 2019

"Valium doesn't work on muscle spasms for me, but its great for my anxiety & nerve damage, without it my hands don't work, I have herniations in my neck & back with major nerve damage, I can't have pain meds because I'm on valium which I think is a crock, I take my script as prescribed"

• Jessi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 26, 2015

"I'm twenty years old and have a herniated disc, a torn pelvic muscle, and chronic scrotal pain. Some heavy-duty pain. I've tried just about all muscle relaxers out there, and Diazepam (Valium) is the only one that loosens up my muscle spasms I get daily. It's a very therapeutic feeling. It's also nowhere as sedating as other muscle relaxers, which made me extremely groggy. I take 5 mg four times a day and have no need to increase my current regimen. It's wonderful for severe muscle spasms/pain, while also relaxing you. Highly recommended!"