I have suffered with anxiety, and feelings of panic for over 20 yrs. This is the best, most effective medicine for me. I can still drive, work, and carry on a normal life. But I will have to remain on it the rest of my life. All pshcho's would tell me is take a deep breath, take a walk, read a book, find your happy place. None of these things worked. Most Dr.s dont want to give out anxiety meds. B...
micro | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/14/2013
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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i been on it for 5 years 3 10 mg pills a day works well with my panic attacks other then that i would think you should be on this too :)
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Pillsdonotalwayshelp | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/3/2013
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I have depression, anxiety and PSTD. I have some bad days and Diazepam is my drug of choice as it seems to level me out and even 5mg puts me in a much better mood. My other half tells me to take them some days. I am glad when someone else knows I am in trouble as I may not know it as I am sure others may not know either. But what a relief to me and anyone around me Diazpam is. I wish I had taken this and never tried any antidepressants, which I no longer take. This little pills just lightens up those bad days. Best drug I have tried to help me. I pray no side effects and I DO NOT use it daily because I do not want an addiction and I want that 5mg pill to work when I need it to. It only stays in the liver 2 days so that helps as the liver has been effected by other pills in the past. Happy this one has not turned me yellow! I am hoping to no longer need them some day. But for now, I am happy they help. Highly suggested for anyone like be who has been thru a lifetime of hurt and surgeries and needs a little help. I do not drive under any medication, even diazapam. You never know what a drug will do to your mind and if I hurt anyone with my car, I would never forgive myself if I were taking any drug that alters moods or mind or not for that matter. You can always take your pill when you get to work and it has its 8 or so hours to work. No sense taking it before work, not when you are driving. It is a drug, but a good one as far as I am concerned. May God Bless...Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/14/2013
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 3.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/17/2013
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.3
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I was prescribed diazepam for anxiety/panic disorder several months ago. Have had no side effects that I know of- no drowsiness even. I take 2 mgs in the evening and for awhile I was able to stop taking lorazepam completely during the day. Now I take .5 mg of lorazepam at night and sometimes during the day, but not often.
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mama1866 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/11/2013
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I have suffered with anxiety, and feelings of panic for over 20 yrs. This is the best, most effective medicine for me. I can still drive, work, and carry on a normal life. But I will have to remain on it the rest of my life. All pshcho's would tell me is take a deep breath, take a walk, read a book, find your happy place. None of these things worked. Most Dr.s dont want to give out anxiety meds. But believe me, I need them. Just wish I could find a Dr. that talks over me, and just wants to throw me on antidepressants (which I'm not depressed at all) but they tend to think they know my body better than I.Read More Read Less
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No Meds 4 Me | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/9/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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My first time having a serious surgical procedure done. I was given only one and instructed to take 1 hour before surgery. It worked wonders.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/5/2013
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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it's been wonderful!
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Sonya Jones | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/20/2012
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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I have muscle spasms, compress disc in lower back and problems with sleep. I also have adult ADD. This medicaion helps along with other medications to control painful spasms, sleep walking and ADD. I appreciate this medicine and hope it continues working as it has for the past several years.
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Juice | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/9/2012
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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Helps calm me down when it feels like my heart is going to come out of my chest. works great. also for sleep it works great.
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hopingforthebest | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/4/2012
Condition: Inducing of a Relaxed Easy State
Overall rating 5.0
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Used to have Xanax, switched to this because my dr. said it worked faster and had less of a "hangover." He was right. Works in about 20 minutes, takes the edge off of my irritation/anxiety (I will break out in hives if I am tense enough. I need to take something, or I'm a wreck) for up to four hours, and when it wears off, I don't have any bad feelings. It also doesn't make me super sleepy, like Xanax did, so I can take it while I'm at work and not be a zombie. LOVE IT.
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Mrs needqualityrest Badly | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/2/2012
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 1.7
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Cag0811 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2012
Condition: Calming of Pediatric Patient by Administration of Sedative
Overall rating 4.7
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KSB | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/19/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I use it for Vertigo. But I am slower than snails, and have no energy. Hoping to find an alternative med to use and get off this one.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/5/2012
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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When a have an episode of throat clenching anxiety, Diazepam helps within 30 minutes to bring me back to clear thoughts
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Upsidedowncake | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/2/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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1991 I had a severe attack of VIRTIGO : inner ear disorder}.Went thru numerouse test to discover the culprut, and was finally given diazepam 5mg to treat the onset.YES it worked for me, to enable to stop the full upside down reaction of Virtigo. I was able to controll it and function in my daily routines. Thank you for the discovery.. I am now able to keep it under control by focusing on a specific direction, stay calm and take my meds, count to 20 and move slowly until Im certain its passed. I carry my Diazepam with me where ever I go, just incase because this condition can occur whenever it wants. Scary, but managable. I DO recommend for anyone with this awful condition. JRead More Read Less
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donnie w | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/27/2012
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I feel better than usual. I have not had any side effects fm this drug. It's helped me to get a good's night's sleep, and I don't abuse it! I take it when I go to bed only! It's just 10 mg.
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bebeb | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
7/2/2012
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 3.3
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kimber | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/26/2012
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.0
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just wondering about the weight gain with diazepam? been on for about a week and feeling bloated. may in my head. any thoughts?
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laceygal | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/5/2012
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.0
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had a severe neck injury, nothing worked but the diazepam
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