User Reviews for diazepam oral

could be stronger

just becareful!!

CALMED MEDOWN

This is the only medication for anxiety that makes me feel calm in a non-drowsy manner. I experience no side effects, it just makes me feel normal.

once again i am on a low dose 2 back surgeries an i can't really tell that it helps

I was prescribed this in place of meds specifically for sleep because I lost my insurance and had to pay cash. This is less than $10 for 30 days compared to well over $100. I've found these work just as well if not even a little better in some ways. I do fall asleep quickly enough. I stay asleep all night. My only complaints are (1) I do not feel as rested as I did when on the meds specifically designed to aid sleep and (2) I can have a little trouble some mornings with a feeling of grogginess. But I've experienced the groggy issue on other meds too. If you have trouble falling asleep - staying asleep or - like me - are often awakened throughout the night by something out of your control - pain wakes me up - and if you don't have insurance this is a great option. I do suggest trying it on a night when you don't have to drive the next morning so as to see if it causes a problem in the morning. Good luck and God bless.Read More Read Less

I've used this for minor anxiety off and on for about a decade. It keeps me from slipping into full-blown panic attacks and allows a general feeling of control back to my life. I hate to say it like this, but after taking this it feels - to me - like I felt back in the days when I drank like I'd had one or two beers. I am calm but not loopy. I feel good but not in an artificial way. I'm still alert enough to function - on one 5mg. I've used Xanax before and either one works fine. If you start to feel one is not working as well as before you may want to discuss alternating between the two with your doctor to keep your body from becoming too used to either one. I only gave 4 stars for satisfaction because my only issue with the medication is that it can make me sleepy if I'm already predisposed to feeling tired, e.g. late at night, hard day at work, etc..Read More Read Less

I am currently being treated for lymphedema in the lower legs (both). The treatment started causing what felt like every muscle from below the knee down to start cramping. The top of my feet, the calf, the shin all started tightening relentlessly. It was not like a simple "charley horse." It was many times more painful and, it would not work itself out by standing or walking. I was nearly brought to tears because both legs were locking up and there was nothing I could do. I now take one 10mg before bed each night and this seems to keep everything relaxed. I also recommend drinking lots of water, increasing your potassium intake and doing light stretching. You may even want to look into cutting-down on your dairy because this can cause muscle spasms for some people. Another "trick" I've tried is drinking pickle juice. I can not say for sure it works in and of itself because I've used it in conjunction with the other tips mentioned here. But on the rare occasion that the cramps feel like they might come back I drink a small glass just to have the added benefit. Even if it's only psychological that's a plus because stress can be a catalyst to some degree. Good luck to all of you and may God bless.Read More Read Less

this drug has been a blessing for me. I suffer from anxiety disorder as well as not being able to sleep and severe neck and back issues. It helps it all I was taking 4 pills now I take one. I take 10mg every 4-6 hrs. during the day I usually only take 5mg if needed at all. Thank god for a doctor who is not afraid to give meds like out to those who really need them! Its those who don't I have found that makes it tough on a women like me. I now have been on this med for 3 years and it has improved my quality of life.Read More Read Less

This medication has been great for me. Not had a drink of alcohol,in 28 years.

I started taking this medication for muscle spasms and chest pain that the ER said was in conjunction with a viral infection. So far it has relaxed my muscles effectively enough that my breathing has been able to return close to normal, and relieved my muscle pain about 90% which is enough of an improvement to satisfy me for the time being.

i have had head aches for a long time and i also have a hard time sleeping because of them. this medicine has helped alot

Seems to calm my muscles quickly and allows me to sleep without clenching my jaw- causing my TMJ

I LOVE this drug. I have been using it sparingly and only "as needed" for almost 20 years. It is just as effective today as it was back then, and at the same dosage. If I feel very anxious I take 2.5mg and I am calmer within a very short time. If I need a good night's sleep and feel anxious, I take 2.5mg to 5mg and sleep happily for a good 6 hours. ( I need 8 hours, but this med lasts for 6 hours ). I am 5'8 and weigh 128lbs. yet those dosages work great for me. The greatest benefit I found was that having taken this med off & on and sparingly "as needed", I was able to mimick (without the drug) the CALM feeling that it gave me. The mind is a powerful thing! It takes years of working on, but I couldn't have done it alone (without this drug). I am at relative peace now because I am older and wiser AND because I have a great store of this drug incase I need it. If you suffer severe Panic Attacks or severe Anxiety that you can't calm down by yourself, I highly recommend careful use of this drug. Others sware by Xanax... never tried that one. Hang in there.Read More Read Less

for my nerves

This med is great.during the day when I feel anxiety I take 5mg it works quickly and effectively. Not making me sleepy. At night it works great for sleep I take 10mg. IT helps because being on pain meds that cause sleeplessness this does the trick. I would tell anyone who needs it to try it. It has improved my life greatly!