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Is It Safe To Take 5 Mg Of Valium At The Age Of 75?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Sep 2015
Question: I am considering moving to XXXXXXX to be with my family. I have XXXXXXX trasted by the same physican for over 30 years. I have an anxiety problem and I have been of valium 1-3 per day. I have twice to taper off the benzodiazapines without success. Due to my age I will be 75 in October my Dr and I agreed to kep me on the 5 mg o more than times a day. I havd all the medical records u need from my dr. If I move to XXXXXXX I am asking if u would treat me
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You will need to establish care with a new primary care doctor!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Valium which has worked very well for you is a controlled substance. Thus, you will need a prescription from your doctor each time for refills. For this, you need to establish care with a new primary care physician in XXXXXXX for continuation of care once you move there. I will suggest that before moving, get a goo d stock for about three months to make sure you do not run out of options before establishing rapport with your new doctor.

Unfortunately, this drug cannot be prescribed online and the above advice should help you address this. Let me know if there are additional questions you would like us to address at this time.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (16 hours later)
Sis there a doctor in. Your group would. See me and discuss my medical issue, I need a family care doctor. I can bring information fro my internal medicine dr with me if one of your dr will consider seeing me
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Unfortunately, we do not have clinics yet around the country!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

At this time, our services are online based and unfortunately we don’t have physical offices around the country yet. We will advice that you see a doctor in the local hospital and if you need additional support or review of your records, let us know.

I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is It Safe To Take 5 Mg Of Valium At The Age Of 75?

Brief Answer: You will need to establish care with a new primary care doctor! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. Valium which has worked very well for you is a controlled substance. Thus, you will need a prescription from your doctor each time for refills. For this, you need to establish care with a new primary care physician in XXXXXXX for continuation of care once you move there. I will suggest that before moving, get a goo d stock for about three months to make sure you do not run out of options before establishing rapport with your new doctor. Unfortunately, this drug cannot be prescribed online and the above advice should help you address this. Let me know if there are additional questions you would like us to address at this time.