Hiya, going to my Dr to see if he can precribe me some, am on betablockers but I can't sleep. Whats the usual dose for anxiety and how long dose it last in your body for and will I get some sleep on it please
Thank you xxx
Hiya, going to my Dr to see if he can precribe me some, am on betablockers but I can't sleep. Whats the usual dose for anxiety and how long dose it last in your body for and will I get some sleep on it please
Thank you xxx
Hi diazepam is very effective against anxiety for short term use, 2mg takes about 10 - 20 mins to take effect and they have a long half life so stay in your system a while, they will def help calm you especially until any AD's you get prescribed kick in x x
You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it x x x x x x x x
Hi Pauline when i took propanolol (beta blocker) i found i could't sleep either, however i do use daizapam as and when needed, and find it very helpfull for anxiety.
Most gp's are reluctant to prescribe it as they say it can be addictive, but if used only when needed it can be a lifesaver.
I found it especially helpfull, getting started on citalopram.
HOPE THIS HELPS X
hi all
I too am on diazepam whilst the citralopam kicks in, I take it only when needed and as my gp says your not gonna be addicted within a couple of weeks of taking this, for me it has been a godsend although I still get very anxious but it does take the edge off.
Thank you all, he wouldn't give me it anyway lol xx
I am considering asking for this too until the citalopram kicks in because I'm struggling to get through work right now! Stagmags have you taken one yet? Are they any good for depression cause by anxiety?
Horrible stuff . . . Hated the way it left me feeling really drugged.
Better of without it. Highly addictive too.
Take care.
Hi catherine, just to say i have diazapam 2mg, and found them very helpfull when starting cit.
I get them prescribed 14 every 2-3 months and use them when i am really anxious.
I have been using them for around 15 years, but not regularly, and would just like to point out that yes they can be addictive if used daily for a prolonged length of time, but any responsible gp would not let that happen.
also when i first got ill, i was told to take 1 three times a day for a week,
with no ill effects, what i am trying to say is if you are really struggling, talk to your gp, they might just let you have some in the short term. xx
Thanks mallan! I'm sure my doc will say the same!
hi clc
yes agree highly addictive but not when taken responsibly.my doc gave me them to use only if i was patricularly anxious or very panicky,she said i wouldnt be addicted within a couple of weeks. I have only taken them when needed and for me they have been an absolute god send, they wont prescribe them indefinetly anyway so i think addiction would be pretty hard. I dont take one every day.
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