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How can i get my Dr. To switch me from klonopin to Valium?

May 15, 2012 Valium
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Im currently prescribed klonopin and i was wondering how i can get my doc to switch me to valium. I know valium has more sedating effects so im thinking that telling him i need something more relaxing and calming should do the trick. Thoughts?

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First of all, I can tell you with all certainty that your Dr. will not “switch” you to valium. Not sure how long you have been on the Klonopin. No doctor would risk losing his/her license for prescribing Valium under the circumstances that you have described.
by: Dr George
on: 25th September 11

What is the best anxiety medication for teens?

May 5, 2012 Anxiety Discussion
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My brother is 14 and has been diagnosed with anxiety disorder. He was prescribed Zoloft about a month ago and it has not made any changes in him at all except for increased appetite. His anxiety has gotten so bad he can’t even go to school or to places with a lot of people. Going back to the doctor tomorrow but would appreciate an opinion from someone who has had a similar experience. I also have anxiety and take Klonopin (benzos) which work great for me but don’t think they prescribe them to teens. Thanks

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Send your brother to a therapeutic boarding school. They specialize in treating troubled teens from all walks of life. The private boarding school is highly effective, so much so that many of the students come by word of mouth. They can help any troubled teen get back on the right track. Good luck.
by: murrayskeeter
on: 2nd December 10

How often can you take valium?

April 24, 2012 Valium
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So I am getting a dental procedure done tomorrow and my doctor prescribed me two valium pills, one to take an hour before bed and the other to take an hour before the procedure. I was caught with some school work all night and took the one before bed just a few minutes ago at 1am. The procedure is at 7:30, so I will need to take the other one at 6:30am. That is only five and a half hours from now, so I am wondering if this is safe and how long it takes valium to wear off? Thanks for any help!

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How mgs? Either way it should be completely fine.
by: Donnao
on: 18th October 11

can i bring prescribed birth control and valium on my emirates flight from US to johannesburg, via dubai?

April 20, 2012 Valium
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in reading online, i am very nervous about bringing doctor-prescribed prescriptions for birth control (mini-pill) and also valium (for flying anxiety, to avoid panic attacks). I am also unable to go without birth control, and have a very hard time flying without valium.

both prescriptions have clearly labelled information from the pharmacy that indicates that it they are a prescription.

will i have any trouble with security in dubai?

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Birth control pills are ni issue here,but valium is banned and seen as a forbidden drug.
You just have to have an official doctor prescription and let it verify by the UAE embassy in your country. They also can advise you to take it with you or not. Don’t take it for granted. The punishment here carrying valium is severe!!
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on: 21st June 10

What are the effects of the drug Valium?

April 13, 2012 Valium
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I was recently prescribed the drug Valium from my Doctor. I was am being prescribed Valium for bouts with anxiety and nervousness. I was just wondering if anyone had any information on this particular drug including side effects and normal effects. Also does this drug has the potential for recreational use or abuse?

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My aunt is prescribed that for anxiety and she gave me one cuz I saw her acting all floaty and I wanted to have in, it kicks in like 30 mins after you take it, you start to feel all drunk and floaty, with a not-give-a-fcuk attitude..i was smoking weed walking around my house naked just cuz i just didn’t give a fcuk lol then all of sudden the drowsiness overcomes you and you feel heavy, wake up the next day tired as hell, at least I did, but if you do have an anxiety problem, it will probably just help it and take the edge off. I know a lot of people who take it for fun though, I can’t, I get too ballsy lol
by: bkzbanginshawty
on: 29th February 08

I would like to be prescribed valium for my anxiety, what are the odds of approval?

April 8, 2012 Valium
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Im 14 years old and want to be prescribed valium for my minor depression and anxiety. I did alot of research on the web and found that valium could be a helpful outlet of dealing with my anxiety.

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Prolly pretty slim.
It’s very addicting and you will prolly have to try other anxiolytics before a dr will give you that one.

It’s really hard to come off of and very easy to abuse.

Yes, it’s really helpful, but it’s usually for short-tern anxiety/insomnia. Longer term use of Benzos is typically for other reasons (like sleep-thrashing; PLMS, etc.)
by: kevin c
on: 20th July 09

Do Doctors still hand out valium for legitimate reasons?

March 29, 2012 Valium
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I am very stressed out- work and kids. I’m 40 so grew up with the old timers stuff like valium but I know that there are prozac and the like drugs out there. I’ve had valium and trust it- is it out of date? I don’t want some new age drug that gonna make the world grow rainbows—I just would like the old school relaxant to take the edge off.

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Actually no, it’s not out of date. The top 2 anti-anxiety drugs currently prescribed by psychiatrists are xanax and valium. They’re better than prozac and drugs like that because they can be taken on an as-needed basis rather than every day for preventative purposes. Of course, it’s harder these days to get a prescription for these drugs though without extensive prior testing, because of their addictive properties and high rate of abuse. Hope this helps. : )
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on: 28th December 09

How soon after taking Valium can I drink alcohol?

March 17, 2012 Valium
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I’ve been prescribed 2mg of Valium for a fear of flying. My flight is at 5am and I’m going to take either 1 or 2 tabs of Valium. Could I perhaps drink that night? Or maybe the day after? Bearing in mind this’ll be my first and only (apart from the return flight) time taking it.

Thanks

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Call your doctor’s office and ask. That’s what you pay him for.
by: Sexy Homer
on: 10th September 10

How to not get tolerant on benzodiazepines (Rivotril and Valium)?

March 15, 2012 Valium
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I have a problem with anxiety and insomnia. Now my doctor prescribed me Valium and Rivotril. However I read that they can become tolerant and addictive and then I have to take higher doses. Can I prevent this from happening by taking it every second day or would it suffice if I only leave it out on the weekends? Or should I take valium one day and rivotril on the next day? Thanks for your help.

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Oh dear it’s 2am here and Rhianna is still trying to get me to save the world. I long since realized that was not possible, but she has persuaded me to comment on your question.

I am retired now so I can start my answer with a very not professional ARGHHHHH!

Until the 1900s doctors,bless their cotton socks, thought it was a good idea to prescribe laudanum for insomnia and anxiety, basically opium! It was fashionable and to be frank they had little else. In 1903, the first barbiturate (“barbital”) was used in medical practices. In 1912, a common barbiturate, Phenobarbital, was introduced. This was hailed as a huge medical breakthrough allowing doctors to stop using those terrible opiates which were so addictive.

The first benzodiazepine, chlordiazepoxide (trade name Librium), was discovered accidentally in 1955, and made available in 1960 and diazepam (Valium) since 1963. Doctors thought these were marvelous and it allowed them to replace those terrible and addictive barbiturates.

Good news in 1986 for treatment of insomnia nonbenzodiazepines, which include zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone, and ramelteon were introduced. These enabled doctors to change from those nasty addictive benzodiazepines. These nonbenzodiazepines are now known to be so addictive that Valium is used to wean patients off them.

I guess you see the pattern the poor patient is little better off than he was in 1900 taking his laudanum.

Of the 2 drugs you have been given Rivotril,clonazepam, is the most addictive, and as Rhianna noted only used for epilepsy in the UK, and thus FYI has the highest street value. Neither improve insomnia. Chronic users statistically get off to sleep on average 20 minutes sooner and stay asleep for 30 minutes longer than they did before they started any medication. By far your best option is to get your GP to wean you off both drugs, this is usually done by converting to Valium alone and then gradually reducing the dose.

Best management for anxiety, which causes your insomnia, unquestionably CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, no medication, with a 70% cure rate.
by: Dr Frank
on: 4th August 09

Is it bad for a human to take Valium that was prescribed for a dog?

February 27, 2012 Valium
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It has the same chemical components, so I am just wondering if humans could take it.

And no, I don’t have dog Valium and am not planning on taking dog Valium, I am just curious. I have Klonopin and it works just fine.
And when I say could take it I mean could take it safely

Chosen Answer:

humans take valium all the time. the dosing is different for humans and animals.
by: Jason A
on: 23rd January 10

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