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Diazepam 5mg just started

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isobel15732
isobel15732

hi ive just been I taking diazepam for 4 days not working so moved from 2mg to 5mg 3 times a day just took the first 5mg at 4pm and nothing has seem to work for me should it yer please help

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  • francis20252
    francis20252 isobel15732

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    It takes a few days to reach its peak, although Diazepam is usually short-acting.

    My advice to you is get off Diazepam asap. I have been fighting dependence on it for over 20 years!

    After reducing it to 6-7 mg per day I have given up! My withdrawals were horrific: little sleep, suicidal depression, paranoia and fear! I am now back to 9-10 mg per day. I feel a total failure. Not much help.

    I wish you well. Diazepam can cause paradoxical effects like the symptoms you are being treated for.

  • joanne58498
    joanne58498 isobel15732

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    Hi are you taking it for anxiety? I have been in 2mg for just over a week and my anxiety isn't really improving. I'm wondering if i need to increase my dose for a week.?

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