Diazepam for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 4)

• ano...
• April 12, 2024

Diazepam "Valium is the best drug for me for spasms in my neck and shoulder, and for anxiety as well. It is rated the highest on drugs.com. Many consumers think it is effective. Some of the best medications are being blackballed by the DEA and the CDC. Patients don't believe the propaganda against Valium. It is not sedating for me and is one of the most effective medications I have taken. The pain clinic might tell you there are better drugs for muscle spasms. Patients don't believe a lot of what pain clinics say. The pain clinic employees should concentrate on treating pain, not causing pain and not trying to police patients. They have hurt many patients, and that is unacceptable."

• Cou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2023

Diazepam "Several weeks ago, I had a huge panic attack and took Valium to calm down, but noticed I still had to really talk myself out of the panic attack. The next day, I was unusually anxious, so I took another. This continued until I realized my anxiety was getting out of hand and started antidepressants. Big mistake. Antidepressants made my anxiety much worse, and I still continued taking Valium, thinking my anxiety must be so bad that even Valium can't fix it. After two weeks of this, I ended up in the hospital, having strange body panic attacks I couldn't stop, like my body was just doing its own thing and releasing adrenaline on its own. I was told to come off both medications and start with another antidepressant. I stopped the antidepressants but continued to take the Valium. I then noticed every time I took it, my anxiety would triple and leave me an anxious, quivering, sleepless mess. I stopped the Valium, and now my anxiety is more manageable. Still left with a high heart rate but no more panic attacks."

• Ted...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 13, 2025

"As a child, I lived in a bad situation; there was much trouble between my parents. I felt ashamed, was always nervous, and felt like I was ugly, all negative. Then came high school. I was always alone. At that time, I got panic attacks and could not go out of the house. I went to the hospital sometimes in an ambulance, thinking, 'I am gonna die.' One time, I spoke to a doctor; he listened and gave me diazepam. Since then, my life felt better, not happy, just better. I am in my thirties now, have one friend and a dog; I love her very much, and a cat, love her as much as my dog. I never had a relationship. I went into therapy, but nothing worked for me. But without diazepam, I think I would have killed myself, so let others talk."

• Imi...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 4, 2024

Diazepam "I've been on Valium (diazepam) for over ten years now, and I would definitely recommend it for panic attacks, PTSD, and phobias. Before the diazepam, I was taking 400 mg of Phenobarbital daily. While I still think the Phenobarbital is stronger and better for panic, it's outdated, and no one will prescribe it for anxiety anymore (along with meprobamate and butalbital). Valium is the best benzodiazepine for me personally. It has a fast onset, especially if I am actively panicked, averaging about 15 minutes to an hour, depending on my mood. It's got a long half-life, so I don't get interdose withdrawal, and I get great coverage. After years of being on 40 mg daily, my new prescriber agreed to 60 mg/day as my PTSD is so bad and I have a tolerance, this has been a game changer, and it's working even better than before. Downsides are you cannot drive while on Valium as it is intoxicating, drowsiness and sedation, physical tolerance and withdrawal, and addiction issues."

• Lak...
• April 28, 2019

"I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. I was prescribed Valium after attending the emergency department for a panic attack. I take Valium when I feel my anxiety creeping up on me (when my heart rate increases and I have that awful feeling of anxiety in my chest) and when I become overwhelmed to stop a panic attack occurring. I take 2.5mg and find this a great dose for me. I feel calm about 30 minutes after taking it and am able to relax for quite a few hours (if only this feeling came naturally!). Overall, I find Valium very effective. However, I can see why people become addicted. You really do get a sense of calm from Valium. If you can be responsible with it and not abuse the drug then I highly recommend it for those instances where you just need something to calm you down. Also, I have never had any side effects."

• hol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2024

"As a 19-year-old young man, ever since I was 12, I have been having panic attacks and anxiety episodes that would last hours and make me feel like my chest was imploding, causing dizziness, full-body sweating, shaking, etc. I was hospitalized for panic attacks a few times, thinking I was dying. My schooling took a nosedive as anxiety destroyed my functioning, and I dropped out of school. I was tried on hydroxyzine, which did not work. I was tried on sertraline, which did work for my depression and maybe some social anxiety, but not my panic attacks. I lost hope and stopped visiting doctors. Eventually, I got referred to a psychiatrist. I was tried on Buspar with no success, propranolol with some success with physical symptoms, Ativan, which did not last long enough and made me dizzy, and finally Valium, which was perfect. I only take it as needed, and I have now finally graduated and applied for college. I don't like having to take anything habit-forming, but it literally saved my life."

• Bra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 15, 2015

Diazepam "Other than drowsiness for about 45 minutes after taking it, great medicine! Works in like 10 minutes, so if I feel a panic attack coming on, I take my dosage and before I know it I'm calm. It enables me to go into mass public places and can go into crowded restaurants with my family. Valium has given me a huge part of my life back. I know most doctors are against it because dope heads have abused this type of drug. You can only get it from a psychiatrist now, but it saved my social life so I see the shrink monthly! Thanks, Valium"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 10, 2023

Diazepam "Valium has helped me more than any other anxiety or antidepressants I have taken since 1995. I have always looked at a situation and seen the danger, and it affected my ability to enjoy most activities. My anxiety put stress on my marriage and my parenting. I was constantly afraid or paranoid of danger and accidents. I take 10mg 2 to 3 times a day. I occasionally get tired but have no other side effects. I am more relaxed and less stressed concerning accidents. Xanax, Klonopin, and Gabapentin did not work for me. I do take 2 other antidepressants for Major Depressive Disorder."

• Ele...
• July 1, 2015

Diazepam "I used to be on Valium back in the 90s when it was easier to get for panic attacks and PTSD, and when the narcotics laws changed, I got off of them because my family doctor wouldn’t give them to me. Panic attacks started happening again when I have a thyroid disorder. Now I’m seeing a psychiatrist to get them again, and they have given me part of my life back. Before seeing a psychiatrist, my doctor tried me on multiple different SSRIs, and none of them worked. SSRIs gave me ED. Valium has only one side effect to me, and that is just being drowsy for an hour or so. Valium is a life-saver."

• Jon...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 6, 2022

Diazepam "There is nothing to treat anxiety like Valium/Diazepam - that the Federal government and the states issued laws that put a chilling effect on doctors to prescribe it is so unfortunate. They legalize marijuana and create a black market for excellent medications for anxiety/insomnia. They have created a black market for these medications at a time when fentanyl overdose is rampant in these United States."

• Tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2020

"It is a wonder drug for me. I had severe anxiety symptoms and they weren't passing by taking a hot bath, chamomile tea, and CBD oil. So the doctor prescribed diazepam. Two pills in one day and I feel almost anxiety-free. No longer debilitating anxiety, and now I can be relaxed because if anxiety strikes again, I can take it again, until my AD starts working. I no longer need to be in the hospital to get good anxiety medication. I can do this on my own at home. Fast-acting, longer duration than Xanax, completely different feeling from Xanax. I like diazepam more."

• Mag...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 25, 2019

"I have suffered with anxiety all my life because of a difficult upbringing. Dad was away a lot in the Army. My first husband used to beat me up, and my second husband was mean and kept me in the house. I turned to the Diazepams, I was given Valium, and it helped a lot. I'm now almost 70 and still taking it."

• Don...
• December 15, 2020

Diazepam "Due to many life events over 25 years, I live with PTSD and debilitating anxiety at unexpected intervals. Was tried on antidepressant medication with horrible side effects and not much of a primary effect. What has proven very effective is a low dose of Valium only when needed, along with psychological support, exercise, and a healthy diet. Valium turned my life around, is by script only and not taken daily. Even just knowing it is there as needed removes some anxiety without needing to take it. Young, inexperienced doctors are less likely to prescribe it. Wise and worldly doctors will monitor the dosage and regularity of scripts as well as making Valium just one part of a holistic treatment in the short term. At times, I could not leave my condo, yet with a broad and experienced approach to PTSD and severe anxiety, my life, sleep, social interaction, and personal discipline have normalized for the better. It is a gentle drug, unlike other drugs in its family that are stronger and highly addictive."

• Reb...
• February 27, 2014

"I've been on this medicine for over 3 months now and it has been a lifesaver for me. I take three 5mg diazepam a day, about every 6 hours, and I no longer have the panic attacks. Depression has decreased 90%. I sleep at night since my brain can finally shut down. I have hardly any horrible thoughts anymore, which plagued me before and I was always worrying that something bad would happen to my kids or family members. I also don't have to get up to go to the bathroom 4-5 times a night anymore. My doctor also started me on Lexapro 3 months ago, but I haven't noticed any effects from taking it since the diazepam is so helpful."

• Ove...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 30, 2014

"I wish I knew the panic I felt was something that I could calm with a single pill. Diazepam works great by just making you feel mellow and relaxed. I take 2mg here and there. My doctor prescribes it when I go through these severe panic episodes where I can't sleep and I become consumed with doom. Diazepam helps to rationalize things and makes me feel like it's not the end of the world. I wish one day I won't have to take it but for now I am grateful for it."

• Pez...
• September 26, 2014

"I have self-managed my anxiety and depression for years. Depression has been the worst factor. My most recent episode came out of the blue and was harder for me to manage as I wasn't depressed. I was hyperventilating, worrying about stuff that wasn't going to happen and was climbing the walls at my partner. The doctor gave me diazepam 2mg after my blood pressure was too low for beta-blockers. I've taken my first tablet and I feel more relaxed and able to process my thoughts and breathe than I have done for days. I understand that they're addictive but to sort your head and get you on the starting blocks, these have been life-savers. I can go to work and cope with my mental health problems."

• Jac...
• April 15, 2017

"I have been suffering from anxiety for years. I was very afraid of benzos because of the potential risk of addiction. I was prescribed everything in the antidepressant medicine group, plus a lot of antipsychotic medicine (I am not psychotic) just to avoid benzos. Nothing worked. Finally, I gave Xanax and Valium a chance. It has been a life-changing experience. It works and gives me the control back. If you are in doubt because of fears of addiction, let me ask you: how nice are anxiety attacks, how nice is it to have no control? There is medicine that can help you, so why not take it? For me, I would have committed suicide if I did not start to take benzodiazepines. They saved me."

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2012

Diazepam "When I finally got a doctor to prescribe Valium, it was a life-changing start. I always had social anxiety and was very introverted. After being on Valium, I quickly moved up in my company because I could interact and socialize with no fears or anxiety. After a few years, I was in charge of up to 50 workers and always got good feedback from customers and professionals related to our work. I was able to focus and enjoy dealing with many different personalities. The only problem was getting very sleepy while driving."

• Suf...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 27, 2018

Diazepam "My psychiatrist prescribed this for me reluctantly when I demanded some relief from horrible anxiety. I did not abuse it, and he monitored my intake. In the first few years, I averaged 10 mg per week. I went through a horrible personal tragedy and upped the dose, with psychiatrists' full knowledge. The tragedy lasted 3 years, and I quit Valium cold turkey. I stayed in bed 8 months and learned the meaning of the phrase 'pray without ceasing.' Literally. For those who need some kind of timeline, I speak from experience that withdrawal eased up after 8 months. God willing, I will never touch benzos again. Short-term, for some patients, they offer some benefits. Short term ONLY."

• Eis...
• June 12, 2010

Diazepam "Unlike some benzodiazepines like lorazepam, which is short-acting, Valium is much better for those with social anxiety instead of once-in-awhile panic attacks. Valium is in the system for longer. Lasting effects are often desired as the medication will not need to be taken as often. This fact has been great for people who greatly fear addiction and overdose as a result of short-acting benzodiazepines. I personally was previously on Lorazepam for serious anxiety. Even though I was on it for several months, addiction or overdose was never a problem for me. However, I don't like taking pills generally, especially very often. Out of safety and convenience, I was placed on Valium. It works much better for me."

• Mon...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 8, 2020

"Unfortunately, I was put on Valium 48 years ago as I was told by my GP I had a nervous stomach. After 3 years, I had an ovarian cyst that burst, so I had the cyst and ovary removed. Heyho, after the operation, I didn't have stomach ache, so I stopped taking Valium. But then I had panic attacks, shakes, and agoraphobia. I went to my GP, who told me you must always take Valium or you will end up in a mental health facility. I have tried on occasions to cut down and stop them. Side effects: shaking, tight band around head, throat, huge weight loss, bedridden. For a long time, I have taken 25mg daily. I wouldn't want anyone to take them regularly, I don't want others to suffer. After having osteoporosis, spine fractures x 3, etc., I have needed opioids, but only had 1 when desperate as I know how addictive they are."

• cla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2015

"I was given Diazepam today and took it tonight for the first time. All I can say is, thank you doctor. I felt the anxiety just melt away. I felt like crying because I couldn't take the feelings anymore, it was making me physically ill, couldn't eat, or sleep, and my stomach was constantly churning. After taking the tablet, I felt normal, I could eat. For the first time in a month, I'm not panicking."

• Anonymous
• July 7, 2011

Diazepam "I'm only 15 years old, but I've been suffering from anxiety to the point of near-suicide, and Valium has saved my life more than once. I currently take Cymbalta daily, and Valium whenever I need it (roughly 5 times per week), and I have now been able to return to living a normal life. (I had to quit school for a little while). I would recommend this medicine to absolutely ANYONE who suffers from frequent anxiety, it may permit a better lifestyle."

• noc...
• May 21, 2014

Diazepam "This is a wonderful medicine for anxiety. It works within 20 mins and lasts for a long time because of its long half-life. However, if you are suffering from depression, especially clinical depression, I would not recommend taking this. It will worsen your depression symptoms if taken too often. If you started an SSRI antidepressant, it can be used early on to help with some side effects like increased anxiety in the first few weeks on the medication."

• ser...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2012

Diazepam "I have benign recurrent vertigo and migraine-associated vertigo. Both are a source of extreme anxiety for me, and that anxiety makes the spinning worse. Valium (2.5mg as needed) calms the anxiety within 15 or so minutes, and the vertigo tends to leave soon afterwards. I have had no side effects, save for being very hungry the day after I take it. It gave me my life back."