Valium for Seizures User Reviews
- Lil...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 26, 2024
"Have SPMS, which started to cause two types of seizures. I also had muscle spasms. Was on Diazepam 5 mg 2X a day for the seizure 'auras'. The simple seizures or focal awareness I still have, but the complex partials have stopped. Was also on Baclofen for the muscle spasms many years. As M.S. progressed, the Baclofen caused acute vertigo. The medication of Valium (Diazepam) was upped to 5 mg 3X a day, as it is also a muscle relaxer. I have been on this medication for years. Not the normal med for seizures, but has no side effects that have ever bothered me."
- Fee...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 23, 2020
"I used to have focal onset seizures, which came on very suddenly, and they would appear as panic attacks. My right leg would jump and jerk, and so would my arm and fingers as I stood in a lineup anywhere, and these seizures would come on completely at random. They would happen at fast food outlets, or banks, or restaurants. They were more of a nuisance than anything drastic. I had a sudden attack in my vehicle while I was driving, and that was the last straw. I finally saw my GP, who prescribed me Valium for focal seizure control and anxiety control. It turned out to be amazing for both, and I'm feeling better than I've ever felt before! Valium does make you feel sleepy and should never be mixed with alcohol, though. Just exercise caution and always use as directed."
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- Pur...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 4, 2020
"We have a cat that has seizures during the night, usually early morning. After talking to my vet and doing research, we tried giving the Valium. No more seizures during the last five years, so due to running out of med, we reduced med, and he had 2 seizures this week. Going to try and get more med at the vet. IT WORKS!!"
- dat...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 6, 2022
"Stops onset of seizures within ten minutes. This is an amazing drug for emergencies with anxiety and seizure disorders."
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