Is weight loss and hangover a normal side effect with valium?

May 16th, 2013

I started valium for famial tremors and sleep 10mg a night and 5 mg extra as needed I have noticed a small weightloss and headache/small hangover the next morning are these normal side effects? Chosen Answer: Not usually. Since people respond differently to meds, it would be a good idea to call your pharmacist about [...]

i took 10mg valium lastnight how long before i feel normal?

May 8th, 2013

doctor prescribed me valium after surgery to help me sleep through the pain, i took one last night and i feel very strange today all i wanna do is close my eyes so its obv still in my system, how long before i feel normal again ? I only weigh about 95 lbs and im [...]

Whats the best way to reduce anxiety instantly?

March 14th, 2013

I’ve got wicked anxiety right now. I want to reduce it ASAP. I have a court hearing in a week and I am really nervous. I can’t sleep at night. Any ideas? Chosen Answer: If you want to reduce anxiety on the day of the court hearing you should definitely consult your doctor so he [...]

If I take 30mg of valium (diazepam) one day is it safe to drink 24hours later?

February 23rd, 2013

Okay so If today at most I take 3 doses of 10mg of Valium can I get drunk safely tomorrow night? Chosen Answer: its prolly not the best thing to mix the two, and even if you dont take any more valium tomorrow, you will prolly get drunk very easily…so be cautious and dont overdo [...]

Is Valium known to cause hallucinations?

February 12th, 2013

I weigh about 103lbs. and last night took around 7mg/8mg of valium. i began to become very paranoid yet relaxed and hearing noises / objects and i’m just wondering if it causes hallucinations? If not what are some other side effects? Chosen Answer: I have never experienced anything other than lightheadedness. www.drug.com Just enter Valium [...]

Can’t sleep before final exams… bad idea to take Valium before I go to sleep? Or will it mess up my exam?

January 23rd, 2013

It’s either I don’t sleep because of anxiety, or I take some Valium… Which one? @Gyoza: This sounds like a horrible idea! I definitely need my sleep one way or another as I find it nearly impossible to function the next day without at least my 6 and a half hours. Chosen Answer: Go to [...]

What are some calming techniques for anxiety and panic attacks?

January 11th, 2013

I have panic attacks and anxiety when i’m in public and in big groups. What are some ways i can calm down? Chosen Answer: You can visit your doctor to see whether anti-anxiety medication is an option. My panic attacks are at night which prevents me from sleeping so I have been prescribed Tamazepam. This [...]

How can you tell if you have OCD or anxiety disorder?

December 23rd, 2012

Does anxiety disorder involve obsessive actions and thoughts and feelings? How would you be able to tell which one you have? Also I had an auditory hallucination from staying up all night, was that just an effect of sleep deprevation? Chosen Answer: OCD is obsessive thoughts that cause anxiety with compulsions that reduce that anxiety. [...]

What is the best medicine for post partum anxiety?

December 21st, 2012

Since I have had my baby I have had terrible anxiety and panic attacks. I am currently on Celexa but it is making me have insomnia really bad. Which medicine has worked well for others? Chosen Answer: Lexapro, it helps you sleep at night. Take it at night before bed. If you take it during [...]

What medication is best for me for anxiety?

December 2nd, 2012

I was on Celexa for about 3 months awhile ago and got off of it. My doctor wanted me to start taking Prozac for anxiety. But I have not taken it because I am afraid of the side effects. While on Celexa I gained 10 pounds, and had no sex drive. I have also had [...]