Valium for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 5)

• fitzbar
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 12, 2022

"In my lengthy experience with psychiatric medication, this is one of the very few that works exactly as advertised. I do not care one whit about all of the criticism regarding benzodiazepine dependence. Valium gives me a better quality of life and I am vigilant and responsible with this drug at all times. I never drink alcohol and I am mindful of drug interactions and operating a motor vehicle (I rarely need it other than my baseline prescription which is taken at bedtime anyway). However, it is a lifesaver for breakthrough anxiety that I suffer from, especially dental anxiety and random panic attacks. Side effects: fatigue. Do not drink alcohol or take opioids while on any benzos."

• Anonymous
• December 15, 2012

"I began taking Valium from doctors in 1968 or 1969 when I was in the Vietnam War and experienced a great deal of combat which affected me very much. It helped. I have been taking Valium for decades. It increases irritability greatly probably because of head wounds that caused brain damage. 1000 to 1200mg Carbamazepine stops or reduces the irritability. Unfortunately, the combination of the two medicines causes tiredness."

• IHate...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 16, 2018

"15 years ago my mother gave me a Kolonopin to help me out on my first plane ride and the euphoria of freedom from anxiety was instantly addicting. I soon got my own RX and over the years I was up to 4mg a day and my anxiety wasn’t improving. A very incredible psychiatrist told me it was now just harming me and my tolerance was far too high and he amazingly got me off Kolonopin to taper with Valium because of the longer half-life. I’m now down to 12mg a day (from the converted 60!) and it’s been hell. I’ve never been so anxious and depressed. Though this is SADLY normal with tapering. I’m working with therapists and trying to keep on a schedule of exercise and deep breathing but I fear I’ll never be able to break free from these terrible drugs that are killing me. (I also lost 80 lbs and my BMI is under 17 after the taper.) While I hate all benzos for what they’ve done to me, Valium is definitely the lesser of all the evils."

• Lily
• September 2, 2022

"I have had GAD pretty much since my early 20's. About 4 years ago it seemed to increase in intensity (38 now). My Dr started me off with hydroxyzine which subtly takes the edge off. I have continued that throughout the years, daily, in between trial and error of benzos. I started off with Triazolam, then Xanax which both caused major next-day rebound anxiety. Valium has been the only benzo that hasn't caused this horrible effect. I have been on Valium for the past 7 months with trial and error. Initially I was prescribed 5mg once nightly which I adhered to for 2 months. Taking it everyday however cause extreme exhaustion. I couldn't function with that. I found that 5mg, spaced 2-4 days apart, keeps panic attacks at bay while also preventing the build-up of the medication in my system. This drug is a lifesaver. It is the only thing that stops my panic attacks dead in it's track without rebound next-day attacks."

• Helena
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2023

"I have been taking Valium only very recently and I can say it has helped a lot. It doesn't stop bad thoughts or my anxious thoughts but it keeps me from having terrible anxiety attacks I am supposed to take two a day but really I only need to take 1 and a half or sometimes just one a day for anxiety. It really helps me so far but I have a tendency to get used to medications and they stop working as well so I am going to try and just take it slow with this medication. It also helps me sleep and please when you take it for sleep go lay down because you will not sleep if you don't. Valium actually gives me energy in a weird way and makes me be able to laugh more and enjoy the moment. It can increase your empathy though because I find myself crying at the littlest things but not in a depressive way. I actually like that cause my Zoloft makes me feel numb a lot of the time which is not good but beware when you first take it, it will hit you hard."

• Calm...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 26, 2015

"I don't like medication in general but this one got me thru work ,divorced single parent of 2 children. No side affects, very qualified professional work. Then I became wheelchair disabled on the job, I was ripped off by family of 96,000 dollars during a 2yr hospitalization. With corticosteroids I resumed the 5mg valium which helped. For me I only need 1 a day although prescribed 4, so they last me 6 mos to a year. IM LUCKY for I don't like to feel dopey just normal. If I've gotten into an insomnia state for a stressful situation with my autoimmune condition is the only time I'd taken 2 to sleep if tylenol pm didn't work. "

• Anxie...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 7, 2017

"Having anxiety my whole life I never sought help and always hid it. Eventually it led to depression which I covered up too. The final nail in my coffin was when I acquired a parasitic infection in my gut l. The infection left me with permanent irritable bowel syndrome which I suffer from every day. For a year straight I seen numerous nerve pain experts and probably had 100 pill bottles in my drawer which nothing helped. My first psychiatrist started to prescribe medicines I already tried which I denied then asked for 5mg valium. Miracle drug that took all pain away, physical and mental. After 2 years decided to stop which was a devil's ride to hell. Miracle drug with insane withdrawal when stopped even tapering. Back to being miserable now."

• Kevin...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 13, 2022

"My anxiety takes the form of aggression & destruction. Valium has been the only medication to level me out & keep me from acting out. I don’t take it every day but without it, I have no doubt I would be in very serious shape. It has been a godsend to me, and after 6 years I’m still on 5 mg. as needed. No dosage increase has been necessary."

• Jelf
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 5, 2022

"I have never used more than a dose of 5mg/day, and nowadays am restricted by prescription to 2mg/day. Since I am quite sensitive to it, that has mostly not been a problem. It has made bearable the panics I've been suffering since my middle sixties for ten years."

• Anonymous
• December 17, 2011

"This was the only thing that gave me some pain relief from severe irritable bowel syndrome, triggered/made worse from anxiety. Thank God for Valium. Only lasted about 3 hrs, but was a low dose of 2mg. Only a small supply was given to me as a short term solution, but I'm so glad I'm finally getting the relief from the anxiety and pain."

• Tired
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 28, 2018

"Hi I take Valium (diazapam) 1.5-2.5mg every second week for a few nights to help me sleep. My insomnia had become so bad it was effecting my memory and my work during the day and increasing my anxiety. I find it really helps me sleep well and function better during the day. Also reduces my anxiety and I don’t get side effects. My recommendations to take it less often so it works when you need it. I don’t find it addictive. It does have a long half life so it can build up in your system fast so that is something to watch."

• Greg...
• January 10, 2017

"I'm new to anxiety, having to recover from leg surgerys for long periods of time without getting out of my room much, I had my first anxiety /panic attack after 8 weeks in bed. After a trip to the hospital, I was then placed on valium, many times per day at the beginning but just a few months later I use them as needed. Maybe 2 per day. I have another surgery coming up and will be down again for only 8 weeks total. But this time I have prepared for more visitors as well as I will be mobile soon after surgery. I'm keeping my valium for now and hoping to get away from them during my physical therapy."

• Ash
• August 18, 2011

"I have generalized anxiety disorder and I only take Valium as needed. When I am going to do something that will make me particularly anxious (e.g. a date with a girl) I take 3mg. It helps me to be myself."

• Miss...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2014

"I was given a sample pack, but it has the opposite effects for me, as I had an increase in fear of danger, and worrying, I was extremely focused, and unable to sleep. My doctor has had me test a few anti anxiety meds Ativan, antidepressants, and the only one that works for me is Xanax at a low dose. I would make sure you consult your doctor first on this one."

• Jack
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 11, 2018

"I average about 10 valium pills (5mg) per month. Helps with: 1) Blood pressure spikes 2) Occasional anxiety 3) Difficultly going to sleep 4) Jetlag sleep disruption-international flights 5) Have used prior medical procedure to reduce tension & anxiety 6) Can be used when wanting to reduce alcohol consumption"

• helpn...
• August 29, 2011

"I was given a short course of valium 4x 2mg a day for 5 days. I needed a slight relaxant, as I was going through opiate withdrawals through no fault of my own. It seemed to work pretty okay, but I think for panic attacks and anxiety I would say you need a minimum of 5mg, as I don't think 2mg was enough to take the edge off it. A great medicine though."

• Kyle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2019

"I feel like it did the opposite of what it was supposed to. I needed help sleeping and controlling my mind going bonkers. It helped with my mind but I felt no tiredness or heaviness to my body like people mention. I felt more energetic than ever. Hyper even. No mind weighing me down. I felt like superman, until I realized I was awake for over 40 hours. Will call dr to work out what happened."

• Danda...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2015

"mild-moderate anxiolytic effect but Long lasting. Definite calming effect and sense of tranquility. I weened off of 5mg of Xanax with this wonderful drug and had virtually no withdrawal. Makes me feel level headed and at peace when I start to stress"

• balka...
• September 20, 2009

"I like this medication for anxiety but sometimes it makes me mean. I don't know if anyone else experienced this however, I highly recommend this drug for anxiety over any of the other benzodiazapines."

• Anonymous
• October 9, 2011

"Use of this medicine is to very effective in treating the illnesses for which it is prescribed. They will also admit that it is an extremely safe medicine to use. Valium when used by me, sporadically, as needed, effectively treats my anxiety episodes, which untreated would probably lead to ulcers."

• Geez...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 20, 2018

"The medication I stopped for a month off a taper. And just went back on it. I was sweeting perfusely, along with social anxiety, and PTSD. It has been a god sent medication, But the only down fall is that it can have bad withdrawal symptoms! But I was on xanax 4mg daily and Valium. The xanax withdrawal put me in the hospital but the Valium withdrawal is mild, but it is dangerous. Hope this helps someone in need of some advice!! Make sure it's only taken at the recommended dose and try too use it every couple of days not daily, otherwise you develop a tolerance."

• Anonymous
• May 19, 2011

"Before I had all kinds of problem like stomach aches and I was scared of everything and I lost 45 pounds. I have been taking Valium for about 10 months and I have gained almost all my weight back and I have no more problems at all."

• willio
• September 16, 2011

"I've been taking Valium for two years now and really found it a lifesaver. I left my parents house and had to keep my old doctor (50 miles away) as I'm afraid if I join a new surgery they will want to pressurize me to come off my it, as I also receive 20 mg of temazepam to help sleep as well. I find most doctors very unwilling to prescribe benzo's."

• khami...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 25, 2015

"i've tried everything for panic attacks and depersonalization so far. i don't like ssri's they make me feel like a zombie. i don't really have any side effects which is very rare as i'm sensetive to a lot of drugs/food anything you name it. I do find sometimes the day after i'm still tired and a bit depressed. I have 4mg+ if i'm having a panic attack it seems to help quite a lot. i take 2mg if i'm going to a party or a new place and take more if i need to. i'm going to try propanolol next i heard it's great too."

• ELFinc
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 6, 2022

"I suffered an ascending and descending aortic dissection in 1998 due to a genetic condition called Marfan Syndrome. The sudden onset of this near death experience left me with a PTSD condition and an artificial aortic heart valve that is very loud. I live in constant fear of imminent death. I am in constant chronic pain from the symptoms associated with the underlying condition, the degeneration of the connective tissue in my body, inflammation, arthritis, general pain and fear and insomnia. I take 17 mg valium daily with 30 mg Norco daily. I wish I wasn’t. I can’t stop. When I try to taper either medication I have unspeakable side effects that are far worse than what I see the medication has done to me. I wish I never took valium. Now I can never stop taking valium. You would think in 2022 that there would be a better, safer treatment for PTSD anxiety."