Hi There. I Took A Valium Last Night To Help

Posted on Wed, 18 Sep 2019

Question: Hi there. I took a valium last night to help me sleep as my mind was overwrought... I've had full on lectures all week. I have an ayahuasca ceremony tomorrow night. Is it still safe to do? I have drunk ayahuasca before, but not after taking valium two nights before.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Antoneta Zotaj (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The effect of Valium should not last that long

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service,

Valium has an effect on a human body only for 8 hours. Small concentrations may still be in blood for some more hours but in 2 days you should be fine and not under its effect any more.

I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj