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USES: This medication is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal, tremor, muscle spasms and to control seizures. It may also be used before surgery or procedures to reduce apprehension and anxiety.
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Valium
Uses
This medication is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal, tremor, muscle spasms and to control seizures. It may also be used before surgery or procedures to reduce apprehension and anxiety.
Notes
- This medication is also available in an oral form which you may be switched to when possible.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
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How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is given by injection into a vein or muscle by a health care professional.
- Use this medication exactly as directed.
- Do not increase the dose or use it more often or continue using this for longer than prescribed.
Side Effects
- Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache or irritation at the injection site may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a rapid heart rate, chest pain, yellowing of eyes or skin, mood changes, incoordination, strange thoughts, mental confusion or depression while taking this medication.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, seizure disorder or any allergies.
- To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
- Alcoholic beverages will aggravate these effects.
- Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication causes you to feel drowsy.
- This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor for details.
- Diazepam passes into breast milk and has had undesirable effects on nursing infants.
- Using this medication while breast-feeding is not recommended.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including sedatives, antidepressants or narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine).
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Age: 42
Time Taken:
2 months
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| Reason: Using to taper off Ativan |
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8 July 2007 |
Side Effects
Headache, depression, fatigue, skin problems
Additional
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I, like the person who posted on June 16th, am using the Dr. Heather Ashton method to taper OFF the benzodiazepine, Ativan, by replacing it w/ Valium. Valium is the only benzo to use to taper, if anyone wishes to get off these horrid, addicting poisons. Here is the wedsite: http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/index.htm. It contains the rationale behind using Valium to taper off. There is also a message board w/ others who are withdrawing, for support: http://benzoisland.org/index.html. No matter what your doctor tells you, benzo drugs like Valium, are addicting and will ruin you physically and psychologically, eventually. It will catch up with you, don't fool yourself. Withdrawal, be it interdose or tolerance withdrawal, WILL happen; it's only a matter of time and it is very unpleasant. There is NO good or legit reason to take any benzodiazepine drug (Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, etc) - except Valium, in order to get off them. Finding a doctor to use the Ashton method is not easy, but s
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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