My Doctor Used To Write Me Prescriptions For Valium Then

Posted on Sun, 24 Mar 2019

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Question : my doctor used to write me prescriptions for valium then the office stoped prescribingit all together due to policy changes since then I have been have severe anxiety attacks I lucky if I sleep an hour or 2 a night I hope you can give me some relief

Answered by Dr. Monish De (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Antidepressants create less risk of dependence

Detailed Answer:

Hi

Valium is a benzodiazepine which contains diazepam which causes side effects such as confusion, depression, dysarthria, headache, slurred speech, tremor, vertigo, constipation, nausea, blurred vision, diplopia and dizziness

It is better to avoid using them long term

In general, antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as sertraline (Zoloft), are as effective as and safer than benzodiazepines for the long-term treatment of panic disorder and generalized anxiety.

Antidepressants have the advantage of relieving depression as well as anxiety, and they create less risk of dependence.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Monish De (8 days later)

what about a couple months on valium ant then transferring over to Zoloft. maybe that would give me some short term relief. I am retired and do not drive due to sever neuropathy in my feet. I am asking you to help me get some relief. I sit at home and go crazy with the pain in my feet and hands. what ever you can do for me would be greatly
appreciated. Scott

Answered by Dr. Monish De (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Oral tablets of gabapentin twice

Detailed Answer:

Hi

Couple of months of valium then changing to zoloft which contains sertraline which causes
less dependence is ok.

Pain in your feet and hands can be managed by taking oral tablets of gabapentin twice daily for 3 months

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Monish De (13 days later)

Thank You for asking. I still am having trouble with my anxiety and sleep no relief.
Can you prescribe medicines or should I go somewhere else ? I am not sure what
I should do.

Answered by Dr. Monish De (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Take tablet alprazolam

Detailed Answer:

Hi

For anxiety and and sleep you can take tablet alprazolam 0.5 mg at night for 5 days(Available only on prescription).

That will not only give you sound sleep but also relieve your anxiety

If you have no more queries please close the thread

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng