Quote Originally Posted by Dazzlar13 View Post
I can see their being an issue in some way as they don't seem to like the fact that I'm telling them what I should be taking
Yeah, they tend not to like proactive patients. Makes it harder to treat us like mushrooms. But while I think carbamazepine has the edge if they insist on sodium valproate I'd wouldn't make much of a fuss...well actually I would but only because I'm a cantankerous old bugger who likes stirring the pot.

and the fact I've been taking diazepam for years without a prescription.
You really need to consider getting off it once you're stabilised on an effective AD because it hinders AD effectiveness. The BZDs have their place in treating anxiety, but probably not as long-term meds.