Effective dose for anxiety and how long does it last

[AngelHeart]

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

[nicola1980]

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

[pinkdove]

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

[stamags]

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.

[AngelHeart]

Thank you all, he wouldn't give me it anyway lol xx

[clc]

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?

[mallan82450]

Horrible stuff . . . Hated the way it left me feeling really drugged.

Better of without it. Highly addictive too.

Take care.

[clc]

Thanks mallan! I'm sure my doc will say the same!

[sickandtired]

my doc wouldnt give me them or sleeping tablets....which Im glad about now,because I think I could have got quite used to popping a zopiclone and having the long sleep that my mum says they give you!!
I got a bit used to the high dose of cocodamol I was taking for back pain last year......the drowsy feeling it gave me at night was sooo nice.......no.....I have an addictive nature so I,ll steer well clear!!!

[stamags]

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.