Oxazepam and Sleepy: What Users Say

• jb1...
• September 4, 2010

Oxazepam for Alcohol Withdrawal "I was prescribed 15 mg of Serax to take the edge off my anxiety while trying to stop drinking. I didn't have bad withdrawal (i.e., trembling, convulsions, etc.), but I needed something to take the edge off. Serax was great for that. I knew when I took a dose around 'happy hour' time that I couldn't drink because of the medication, so I simply moved on with my life. It made me sleepy, and I slept well and woke up with a great deal of energy. Then I read about the addictive aspect of Serax. My doctor said it was safe to use for 2-3 weeks, but I was feeling addicted after five days and stopped. Given the choice of alcohol or Serax addiction, I'd vote for Serax. My life was good using it."

• OCD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2018

For Anxiety "I was put on this medication a couple of weeks ago. I take medicine for my OCD, and I also take Remeron to sleep. Lately, I haven't been able to control my anxiety/intrusive thoughts and was put on Oxazepam 15 mg one hour before bedtime. It is great - it makes me really sleepy and gives me the munchies - I literally eat everything I can think of 5 minutes before collapsing in my bed. I can see why people would want to abuse this drug. My only problem is that my concentration levels have gotten really bad after taking Oxazepam. I am working daily, and not many people know what I am struggling with (OCD and intrusive thoughts), so it is hard to maintain the 'normal looking me' at work. Hopefully, people will just think I am a bit tired or stressed out, and it will pass soon."

• gaz...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 4, 2021

For Anxiety "Oxazepam (Serax) is the only benzodiazepine that manages my anxiety and does not turn me into a walking zombie. I have taken Ativan, Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin. These last four make me feel woozy, and it's difficult for me to function in an effective way. I like oxazepam because it begins working for me in 30 minutes and definitely helps my anxiety (which can be so physically uncomfortable). The only downside is that it sometimes makes me overwhelmingly sleepy. I combat this with drinking coffee. If it's nighttime, it also helps me fall asleep without a morning hangover."