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Diazepam Is 2mg enough?

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my doc seemed really reluctant to prescribe diazepam despite me having terrible problems sleeping. I am taking citalopram which seems to have caused most of my sleeping issues.

he reluctantly gave me 2mg tablets, to take one a day for a week. This seems to be a very small dose from what I'm reading. i guess I could just wait and see but am annoyed as i think it might be cos I have on my record that I tend to drink too much and he's just not giving me a chance?

is 2mg enough?

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  • mq7
    mq7

    Posted

    Hi Max 919, try taking the diaz 10mins before bed & the cit the following morn. You could always get the doc to prescribe you a specific sleepin pill.

    Good luck. mq7

  • Melissa17
    Melissa17

    Posted

    2mg is a safe dose, its low but will still help you sleep.
  • Madge99
    Madge99

    Posted

    I'm on 30mg Citalopram and my Dr has given me 10mg diazepam tablets, to be taken as and when needed, up to three a day. I even have it on repeat prescription! I don't take it every day, in fact she told me to take them for two or three days, then try to keep off them for about two weeks.
    • julie1111
      julie1111 Madge99

      Posted

      hello i have been give diazepam to help me taper off zopiclone i am on 4mg at the moment but gp is going to stop this in few weeks do u think they would give me 2mg to help me sleep on a long term basic
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Does anyone know why my doc is so scared of diazepam + me? He was acting like he was giving me an illegal drug!

    I've found that the 2mg did nothing - just was awake all night. Tried taking 2 of them and that was a bit better. But only have a couple left now.

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    because they are highly addictive and if you have problems with drink then you may have an addictive personality and he does not want you to become addicted to tablets to help you sleep.

    It is much more important for you to look at your sleep hygiene - i.e when you go to bed, no caffeine or meals prior to bed, doyou read abook whilst in bed etc etc.

    Drugs to make you sleep are only useful in the short term, if you rely on these then you are an addict.

  • shemaywilmur
    shemaywilmur Guest

    Posted

    I was on citalopram once,made me ill. You should never take diazapam if you drink alcohol.

    I tripped and fell over wednesday..no head injury just bruised knees and arm. I went out Thursday felt ok but Friday and now have tight head,nausea and but giddy....I expect delayed concussion which can happen when head is jolted...I probably did this to save banging it. Would 2mg diazapam help. I am not on diazapam but was occassionaly in the past for anxiety and panic attacks..should I take diazapam now for few days?

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