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Thread: How long does diazepam last for and whats the best way to take it?

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    Re: How long does diazepam last for and whats the best way to take it?

    I think we are talking about two different things here.
    Diazepam is very effective and is best taken if necessary half an hour before anything that you feel may make you extremely anxious. it's lasting effect is 4/5 hours.


    "its rather long acting with a half life-of 20-100 hours and for your body to 100% process all the ingredients and eliminate it, it can take a few days." This is an inacurate statement.

    how long it stays in your system is an entirely different proposition but one could say that about any drug.

    It has been proved to be addictive, there is no doubt about that, but used sparingly as opposed to regularly just for the sake of taking the drug,it is extremely helpful.

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    Re: How long does diazepam last for and whats the best way to take it?

    im taking it as and when i need it

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    Re: How long does diazepam last for and whats the best way to take it?

    Ricardo, with respect, you are very wrong.
    the relaxation effect WILL last 4-5 hours
    But the chemicals of the drug WILL take up to 100 hours per new dose
    to be excreted fully from your body. (With none of the relaxation effect)
    Whether you take 1x2 mg once a month or 30mg every day!
    Every time you take a new tablet, it takes 100 hours to excrete that new tablet.
    That is how people get confused about withdrawal effects. some people think it is anxiety and take another Valium, whereas it could actually be withdrawels from the drug, even though it could be days since you last took one.

    However, if you only take Valium once a week or very occasionally, it shouldn't be a problem. They are a very effective and useful drug, but should be used sparingly and carefully.

    There are many, many web sites detailing the 100 hours half life of Valium. It is not difficult to find on the web.

    If you have anticipatory anxiety, I would take one tab the night before, then 1 30 mins before your appointment.
    I also have very occasionally taken Valium 3 times a day for a big event, which calmed me, so that the anticipatory anxiety did not even start. So both methods are good. So perhaps go with what the doc said and take a spare one with you just incase. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

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