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COULD YOU TELL ME FROM EXPERIENCE HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR ONE TO REMAIN OFF OF VALIUM. I HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS DRUG 10MG PER DAY FOR 2 YEARS. I WANT TO QUIT IT COLD TURKEY. SHOULD ONE HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS "LOW DOSAGE".....THANKS FOR ANY INFO
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There is a great deal of person-to-person variability when it comes to the extent of withdrawal symptoms upon stopping a long-acting sedative-hypnotic tranquilizer like Valium (diazepam). Although I have met people who have experienced virtually no withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing a relatively modest daily dose like 10mg, no-one can expect to count on that. It is important to remember that withdrawing from benzodiazepines, especially short-acting ones like Xanax (alprazolam), can be so dangerous as to be life-threatening. Anyone who decides to stop a benzodiazepine should do so under medical supervision in order to avoid withdrawal delirium and grand mal seizures. Another point to remember is that the discomfort of sedative-hypnotic withdrawal is more a function of the percentage dosage decrease rather than the absolute number of milligrams decreased. So it is generally much easier to go from 25mg of Valium per day to 20mg (a 20% decrease) than it is to go from 2mg a day to 0mg (a 100% decrease). For this reason, a good rule of thumb to follow is this: THE LOWER, THE SLOWER. The lower the total dose, the slower the taper. A lot of people run into problems at the end of a taper because they are simply tapering too rapidly. So check in with a doctor who can review your medical history and guide you as to the best way for you to go about getting off of the Valium. Good luck!

Steve Adelman, M.D.(a.k.a., DrSteve)

This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.

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Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms. Diazepam is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. It is also used to treat certain types of seizure disorders and muscle spasms. Diazepam may also be used for purposes other than those here. How to Take This Medication: Take diazepam exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each oral dose with a full glass of water. To ensure the correct dose, measure the liquid forms of diazepam with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Do not take diazepam more often or in larger doses than is prescribed. Diazepam is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on the medication. Do not take more than the prescribed amount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor. Withdrawal effects may occur if diazepam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose

Diazepam is a member of the benzodiazepine family. Benzodiazepines are sedatives that cause dose-related depression of the central nervous system. They are useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms. Diazepam is used for the short-term relief of symptoms related to anxiety disorders. Diazepam is also used for the treatment of agitation, tremors, delirium, seizures, and hallucinations as a result of alcohol withdrawal. Diazepam is also used for relief of muscle spasms in certain neurological diseases. Diazepam is used to abort active seizures and can be combined with other drugs in treating severe recurrent seizures.

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