How Long Does It Take Valium To Work (Top voted first)

Please respond. I have never taken it and it was just prescribed for me. I have taken other benzos but they don't help my extreme anxiety. Hoping this will.

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I am having a epideral inj. and they gave me a valium because of my fear of needles to take prior to coming to get inj. I need to know how far in advance do I need to take it if my inj. is at 10am cause I need it to be in full affect. Please answer me quickly I need to know. I am freaking out.

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I will be going to dentist for procedure. He prescribed 2 5mg Valium for me. One to be taken the night b4 & the other 1 hr b4 procedure. I want to know if it's okay to take both 5mg tabs of Valium 1 hr b4 my appt.

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These medications typically work within minutes of taking them and don't need to be taken regularly to have their intended effect. That's why the are usually prescribed to be taken 'as needed'.

Generally, they should start to have some effect in about 15 to 20 minutes of ingesting it and 45 minutes to an hour for the full effect.

Learn more Valium details here.

The only way to see if it works for is by trying it.

It does have the potential to be habit forming, just like other benzodiazepines and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability.

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The above is correct. I usually start feeling mellow fifteen to twenty minutes after swallowing a 10mg Valium.

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Diazepam will help. I'm prescribed 2mg bt also have been on 5mg and when the were prescribing 10mg so I think diazepam are very helpful with anxiety x

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Valium is one of the hardest drugs to overdose on. But if u don't have a tolerance it can be done easily especially if drinking or if taking a different way but if just taking both 5mg orally you will be totally fine and definitely calm and ready. But your dentist is right also I believe Valium remains in your system for a long time you don't feel effects the next day maybe a Lil grogginess but not just taking 5mg but it's still in your system so when u go to take the one before your procedure I'm sure u will be just fine. I'd rather follow drs orders tho if I were you

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Yes you can take 10mg at one time.

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I became addicted to xanax unintentionally, when I ran out my husband thought I was having a stroke. I was making no sense. Not to mention could not sleep, it was very scary, be careful with any benzo.

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For me I feel the effects of Valium within 20-30min. I take for anxiety and acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome. I take 10mg four times a days, sometimes does make me a Lil sleepy but if slept well the night before it just gives me a calming affect. If it makes me sleepy I just take a half a loratab or percocet and it levels me out. Don't know this helps anyone. I was put on librium for alcohol withdraws but when take with the volume I just get really groggy and want to sleep and can't function. I'd rather take the volume 4 times a day. But can honestly say the librium did help. I don't know what I would of done without it the first three days of my detox. Hope this helps.

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Sometimes people do not respond to Valium the same way they would with Xanax. I would suggest trying .5mg of Xanax next. Just rhought

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I usually take 10 mg of diazepam. It doesn't work as well as I hoped. I have tried up to 25 mg with not much result. What should I try instead of diazepam for anxiety?

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I just took 4 5mg Valium's my first time taking them and it did nothing. Not do klonopin only xanax works.

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Quit telling people your theory that Valium and other benzos are dangerous and harmful. You sound like somebody that has no idea what the f*** you're talking about. If you have severe problems then these things will help you tremendously. If you take them the right way and learn what's making you anxious quit telling people not to take anything. People are always wanting to feel high, people always want to enjoy things, experiment with things and try things. Get off your high horse and quit being a f*****g ****t.

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Valium 10 is what I take but I have severe anxiety. It takes awhile to kick in but it remains in your system longer where as Xanax it hits u faster but gets out your system alot sooner. I prefer valium. But if need something to kick in right away Xanax is better. I think u will like the Valium tho. I take one soon as I wake up and on empty stomach cause hits faster. Hope this helps Hun.

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I took Xanax for anxiety for about three years..I managed to keep it down to about three tables.. But the addiction wanted more, so decided to get off it best decision and worse decision... I slowly started to decrease the amount by half tables every two weeks.it is the only way to get off this devil I had withdrawal symptoms for about a year worst thing I ever went through please this drug is no joke the withdrawal symptoms is the worst thing imaginable..I read a book called panic away that help me a lot good luck...

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My experience was on an empty stomach. Went to stand up and my legs were noodles for a bit. On full stomach it just calmed me. You have to keep taking them threw the day.

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Usually about 15 minutes. The full affect takes around 30 minutes.

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Jayjay,

Your premise is completely WRONG. First this isn't an addiction forum. If you took the time to actually read and learn about the terms and purpose of this site. I too am an addict that considers myself recovering although I use methadone I detest when others see me as not recovering because I have a deadly disease that requires the induction of an opioid replacement drug to normalize my condition. The last thing addicts should do is disrespect social users whom aspire to ease their minds about things they are not completely knowledgable in. It's hypocritical for users to disrespect others when we always b**** about "earth people" never getting where we are coming from FACT. There's enough hate and disrespect in this world when addicts take to that same behavior WE LOSE, not them.
Everybody should know what they're taking and what the effects and dosage is right whether they are addicts, social users or simply frightened patients misguided by myth. So why can't we learn and share together in a hate and disrespect free zone.

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I have been an addict for over 15 years. I started out with painkillers because of on going surgeries! Then on to uppers of many kinds! I was one of those people who took whatever I could get my hands on. I also was an alcoholic during the whole 15 years as well! I've been in and out of rehabs as well. Long story short I never wanted to let people know about my addictions but of course more than I can count I embarrassed myself in front of my friends and family, obviously not knowing I was until the next day. I've lost friends, family members, jobs etc... I got introduced to anxiety meds and absolutely fell in love. Xanax would be my favorite but, as long as it is a benzo it doesn't matter. They make me feel like I can breathe a breath of fresh air, the room doesn't close in on me, I don't have racing thoughts or the sweats, I just feel normal - if there is a normal!!! I had to also get on Suboxone for my painkiller addictions. I don't take my whole 16 mgs a day, that's for sure, but I have to at least take two mgs to not be sick. So if my story means anything to anyone, it does to me at least. I've NEVER wrote anything EVER about any of this. Just know to other addicts out there no matter what you think in ur own mind u will ALWAYS be an addict. Even if ur stone cold sober! I'm so sorry to say it does in fact always stay in the back of your mind and u all know that. Ty for letting me vent and share.

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Dear lord, x4 5mg should have really affectedyou if uu've never had them before.. That's unbelievable, usually when I have them once or 2ce a week for my anxiety, & even 2 or 3, make me extremely relaxed after 20-30mins.! Make sure u tell your doctor, unless you're used to them, they should be helping ALOT. But u do get used to them VERY quickly & build up a tolerance if u use them every day, so try your best to only use Val's or xan's 2-3 times a week if possible. & ask your therapist for excersises u can do to help with everyday anxiety.! Good luck.!

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