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sudden Valium. Stoppage

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john72329
john72329

Hi there i have been on 40 mg a day for 20 years but was on 60,mg a day prior to this story in 2011 i had my 5th back op n was given that much morphine i od on it and was in a bad way i was in a coma for 3 weeks (so never had any benzos when i woke up i felt a totally different person i was scared when people were coming to visit me i was a very outgoing person i spent 8 weeks in hospital n never received any Valium when i got home i deactivated my fb turned my phone off n never answered the door to anyone i can honestly say if i hadn't had my daughter staying with me i wouldn't be writing this i went thru what i can only describe as he'll on earth my personality had completely changed my back went again and i was given 56 Valium by NHS 24 i felt an instant change in my mood im now back on 40 mg a day just wondering if any of you think NHS and my doctor should never had suddenly stopped my diazepam without tapering me off it any replies would be appreciated thanks ...john

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  • anne28866
    anne28866 john72329

    Posted

    Hi John,

    Diazepam should never ever be stopped abruptly. It is dangerous and can be lethal. any doctor who is unaware of this should not be practising at all.

    No wonder you went through hell on earth!!!

    I often wonder who should take the ultimate responsibility for the repeated prescribing of these deadly drugs. once known as the "mothers little helpers" (Rolling stones) have created a generation of involuntary addicts.

    We are supposed to be able to trust our doctors...…

    On your side!!!

    • john72329
      john72329 anne28866

      Posted

      Thanks anne i really cannot describe what i went thru it changed me from a happy outgoing person to a total recluse it changed my entire personality i often thought about taking my own life
  • RubySlippers
    RubySlippers john72329

    Posted

    Benzos can do nightmares. Should really taper and not just stop them. They will alter your mind and it takes a while to come off them. I hope your life changes around. I think it will. Hopefully you have a doctor that will help you to taper off when it is time to do so. If not....Look for another doctor that will. all doctors are different. Good luck John and please keep us posted. One day at a time my friend. Ruby S.
  • Asphara
    Asphara john72329

    Posted

    Well, I think the answer to that is obviously not. I assume they either didn't know you were on valium or they didn't understand anything about detoxing safely from it. It's a shame you reinstated at your full previously dose and not a little less because your tolerance would have dropped in a little less would have been much more. You don't want to be on this s*** forever.

  • angela66615
    angela66615 john72329

    Posted

    Hi benzodiazepines are not recommended for than 2 to 3 weeks .

    Weaning/tapering has to be done very, very slowly. If u google The Ashton Manual you will see detailed instructions on weaning off benzos, opiates etc al.

    The dangers of taking benzos are much more acknowledged and

    recognised by drs and they are reluctant  to prescribe them . Take care .

     

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