Diazepam for Light Sedation User Reviews
Brand names: Valium, Valtoco, Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diazepam Intensol, Diastat Pediatric Libervant
Diazepam has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 21 reviews for the treatment of Light Sedation. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Diazepam
- Valium
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 12, 2022
"Was very frustrated with doctor fobbing me off as if insomnia wasn't that serious, to me it was having had it for 5 years without a decent nights sleep so sent for diazepam. I could always fall asleep no problem, falling asleep no problem but always woke up 2 hours later wide awake again despite valium. This still happens I don't think people takes this problem seriously enough its very debilitating leaving you washed out permanently."
- fettes
- June 29, 2011
Valium (diazepam) "For instant light sedation Valium is the number one choice. It is fast acting even in small dosages like 10mg but for full effect 20mg is preferred. Though it can lead to unwanted dependency after a few weeks so beware."
- Erik
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 8, 2021
"Hi dear people, after being the personal caretaker of my wife for longer than a year I developed an obsessive compulsive disorder by checking each few hours upon her. 24/7 and at night which lead to insomnia for me now, even after her passing away almost 5 months ago! Well and here I am, Valium makes me sleep 10mg. But, I am afraid that I will not be capable to go to work coming Monday! I am drowsy like I never ever was before! I have to work to survive! Anyone had some tips for me? Don't get me wrong, it's a blessing to finally sleep! Valium is the only thing that works for me! Blessings!"
- CrisS...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 24, 2014
"Very good! I use it for insomnia and I fall asleep in less than 30 mins after taking 10-15 mg. I sleep for 7 hours after that, a completely recovering sleep and I feel very good and awake the next day! I even don't need my coffee in the morning. "
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- DZano
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 21, 2019
"I have insomnia. I have been on Valium, 10mg before bed. It lets my brain shut off without waking up groggy. I never use it other than at bed. I do not have an additive personality. After seeing a show about withdrawal, I am now a little concerned. I think I might taper off to see if I can sleep on my own. I am not sure if I have an addiction or not. I have fallen asleep once in awhile without it."
- blues...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 8, 2020
"I am terrified of needles and am getting my wisdom teeth out today. They told me to take a valium the night before and then two day of the surgery. I took the first one, it’s been 2 hours now and I feel not different at all in absolutely any way. I am terrified I’ll go in to the appointment and they won’t have done anything at all, even after two. I haven’t taken a med like this before, so it’s not like I have a tolerance. I don’t know why it hasn’t kicked in"
- diaxu...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 12, 2022
"The thing about Diazepam is: The drowsiness part is actually a side effect of Diazepam. Diazepam is actually for things like anxiety attacks. It is not a sleeping tablet. The sleepiness is a side effect that some people get. It's mainly prescribed to calm you down or for people who have epilepsy. So don't expect it to make you fall into a deep sleep. If you do then as I mentioned it's only the side effect part of it. There's plenty of better options to help you sleep. Lots of sleeping tablets you can get from your Dr that will send and keep you asleep."
- bpd
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 17, 2018
Valium (diazepam) "Was prescribed Valium 2mg to increase sleep quality as I was sleeping with my fists clenched and clenching my jaw. It seemed to put me to sleep but I noticed that I would still wake up a number of times through the night and worse; I was so irritable and angry the next day that everything frustrated me. Only took it for 2 nights. Dr felt that an increased dose would only worsen the symptoms the next day."
- Amanda
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 20, 2023
Valium (diazepam) "I was given 2 pills of this drug prior to a dental procedure, the one I took the night before my procedure gave me the worst panic attack I have ever had. I thought I was going to end up in the hospital it was so scary, I will never take this drug again. I will stick with my normal klonopin that doesn't do this to me."
- Garry
- Taken for 10 years or more
- December 14, 2021
"Great medication if you have self control and know the dangers of addiction. I only get 20 X 5mg tablets once every 3 months or so. Sleep guaranteed for 6 hours for me when I take 10mg. Great for stress. But again they are addictive and doctors are getting strict."
- Zelly
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 10, 2021
"This drug is great for getting to sleep but if you have depression and anxiety it should only be used when absolutely necessary. I would take one to two, 4 mgs a week maybe less maybe a bit more. This didn’t seem to effect me but when I had a UTI I was taking 6-10 mg nightly. Huge mistake as it made me feel like I was literally losing my mind one morning. Utter hopelessness, anxiety, sadness , inability to cope with anything. It wore off by the afternoon but it was a nightmare. I felt like I was going mad. Needs to b carefully managed if you have severe depression or anxiety."
- Gonzocj
- November 24, 2015
Valium (diazepam) "I take it before I go to sleep, and it is the best thing any doc could have given me . All the other meds made me feel like shit. And this one I sleep like a Champ and wake up with a smile."
- Alex
- September 10, 2019
Valium (diazepam) "I had an MRI today took valium 2mg 35minutes before it worked great"
- Fluffy
- April 6, 2020
Valium (diazepam) "Thanks for all the kind words about vallium. I think it would help me."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 12, 2021
"Taking valium 2mg 1 tab at night for sleep for last 6 months Working well"
- Big...
- April 26, 2012
Valium (diazepam) "Very pleasant in a variety of doses."
- PeterB
- March 28, 2017
Valium (diazepam) "Take 2mg at night to help get to sleep. Works well but leaves me with a "hangover" for a few hours every morning."
- Sdevil
- February 13, 2018
"Used to help with sleep and control nocturnal seizure activity. Works really well."
- Anonymous
- March 23, 2018
Diastat Pediatric (diazepam) "I am a first aider and its great for patients"
- jack
- November 28, 2013
"Awesome, worked as described."
- pearl
- January 30, 2009
"Made me yawn a little. Not much help with my sleeping."
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"So I have been prescribed valium (a 7 night dose to be taken for 3 or 4 nights then stop for a couple of days then take for remaining nights) This is to help me sleep because I am in pain over the trapped nerve in my neck and have a numb arm My question is this is my 2nd night of taking 2 pills an hour before I go to bed. Both nights nothing has happened. I don't feel drowsy or tired at all. I took tonight's dose two hours ago and still wide awake. Hasn't done anything for muscles relaxing either (actually I didn't realize that was an effect) Any way I want to know why it isn't working. Or is is to just help me sleep more deeply rather than make me tired? I am confused. 1st time I have ever taken it. Or does it take a couple days to work?"