I've been given 5mg of diazepam to take 3 times a day for a week as my jaw keeps locking. I took this once before but only for 2 days and I slept a lot!! However I had two days of work so just snoozed on and off in front of the tv.
I can't afford to be off sick so if I take these 3 times a day for a week will I be ok to work? I work in a busy call centre so need to be quite alert the majority of the time. Someone on FB told me their husband took these and he was talking all weird like he wasn't all there (although I'm not sure what dose he was on)
What side effects do most people have on this dosage? I won't be drinking alcohol at all while taking these if that helps?
Don't mind a little sleepy but need to be able to do my job, that's all.
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VK
Vkb823
29 April 2015
I am also prescribed diazepam and I too take 5 mg. I also happen to work in a busy call center myself so can definatley understand your concern. I started with 2 mg and then took 5 sometimes I will take 2-3 depending on how stressful the work day. As you know stress levels can be high at all call center and I've noticed it simply takes the edge off and keeps me from ripping my hair out of my head. I am very highstrung and I only take as needed but when I do it calms me down. Hope it helps! I would suggest half at work if you want to try and see how you do
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DZ
DzooBaby
6 Feb 2014
You shouldnt drive or operate heavy machinery while on these pills so if you have to drive to work, then no. Otherwise, it just depends on how much they do affect you. Some people tolerate them just fine and others can get very loopy.
