Taking diazepam

[HunniBee]

Hello all,

I need some advice before I go ahead and get my prescription.

Im currently on 20mg cit and my doc gave me busprirone for the anxiety before the cit kicks in - these gavee such bad headaches I couldn't take them anymore but now he's prescribed 2mg of diazepam instead as and when I need them and im so scared to take them as my local gp prescribed them before and they made me feel alot more anxious and panicy and also doesn't help I OD'd on them only 2 weeks ago hence the cit.

My mum feels very strongly on the matter and im in a quandry of what to do.... Any help greatly appreciated!!

HB x

[gypsywomen]

if you don't think they will help don't take them ,but they are good at relaxing you ,, but very addictive

[HunniBee]

Yeh I heard they were but doc said they are not at jus a 2mg dose as and when...I just don't know what to do, such a pain!!

HB x

[calm]

i am on cits 20mg yes i know yawn yawn i keep on repeating myself lol and i have diaz. if i need it like this morning.
you know wot hunnibee....on that dose my doc says its not addictive...and yes i guess if we were taking 3 a day everyday maybe...but then again i dont know im not a doctor.
but....for me...if they calm us down...then well...its upto you...but for me i take xxxx its not going to be forever is it - dont be scared and dont look for sideaffects i dont think there is any but there maybe....just if you need it take it...thats my advice some may not agree...but you do what you think xxxx
love tracey xxxxx sorry for waffling xxxx

[gypsywomen]

Tracy even 2mg can be addictive i know i started on 2mg 3 years ago as weeks went past couldn't do without them ,,ended up taking 20mg a day ,,i had to come of them the withdrawals was horrendous,i was on only 2mg ,but when i didnt have themmy panic was worse ,,

[calm]

sorry hunnibee..so you od'd on diaz. hmmmmm then i dont know sorry i didnt read that properly...so sorry - i cant seem to take things in that much at the moment so my sincere apologies...hmmmm its a dilemma xxxxx

[suzy-sue]

2MG isnt a high dose and if you only take them when you absolutely need to ,they wont cause addiction .They will take the edge off until you start to calm down .You may feel a bit thirsty but the side effects are hardly noticeable on such a low dose .Sue x

[calm]

ohhhhhh can they....see what do i know.....im abit of a mushroom!!!!
i had to take one today...not everyday...but today...i just had too....hopefully 2mrw i wont xxxx thank you for letting me know - this little mushroom so appreciates it xxxx

[calm]

gypsywomen and suzy-sue...now i am confused.com lol xxxxx

[suzy-sue]

Most Drs wont perscribe more than 2 weeks at time .Ive taken them a few times for various things .I never got addicted .Some days I was taking 2-3 ,but they are short term measure and you need to find other self help measures to combat the anxiety and not rely on them unless you absolutely have to .If you take them constantly for a month you will need to cut down on them ,as after this time dependance is likely .Hope that helps Tracy ..luv Sue x