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What is the maximum amount of diazepam you can take?
sleep problems (related to anxiety) – is 5mg to 15mg taken once a day at bedtime. muscle spasms in adults – is 2mg to 15 mg a day. This can be given as 1mg twice a day and go up to 5mg 3 times a day. The dose can be increased up to 20mg 3 times a day if needed.
What does diazepam 10 mg do to you?
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
Is 30mg of diazepam a lot?
Doses greater than 30mg diazepam are rarely necessary as this is sufficient to prevent withdrawal seizures even in very high-dose benzodiazepine users . Always prescribe 5mg or 2mg diazepam tablets as there is risk of diversion of 10mg diazepam tablets.
Is taking 20mg of diazepam safe?
Doctors generally recommend the drug should be used at dosages of 2-10 mg. This amount can be taken up to four times in a 24-hour time frame. The maximum daily total use in milligrams should not exceed 40 mg. Anything above the level prescribed by your doctor could lead to an overdose.
How long 10mg diazepam last?
The effects of Valium last around 4-6 hours; however it has a very long half life (20-70 hours – time taken to clear 50\% of the drug from the body) which means that it may take up to six weeks to be totally excreted by the body.
Is diazepam 5 mg a sleeping pill?
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine sleeping pill. It is also known by the trade names Dialar, Diazemuls, Diazepam Desitin, Diazepam Rectubes, Stesolid and Tensium. It is a class C controlled medicine. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has information about controlled medicines.
How strong is Valium compared to Xanax?
Well 10 mgs of Valium would equal about .5 mgs of Xanax meaning that xanax (alprazolam) is a more potent drug than Valium (Diazapam). Both are tranquilizers. I have found that if you have a pain factor in your illness valium is more effective rather than xanax.
How long does Valium stay in your system?
Valium can stay in your system and be detected in urine for up to 5-7 days after therapeutic use. Chronic use (over one year) of Valium, however, can be detected much longer.
Will diazepam help me sleep?
Diazepam is a powerful sedative often used for treating anxiety and panic attacks. Valium calms the nervous system, and it is used as a sleep aid on the theory that the relaxation provided by Valium will aid in falling and staying asleep.
Is long term diazepam use safe?
Long-term use of diazepam can lead to chemical dependency and, eventually, to severe addiction. Understanding the health complications of Valium addiction may encourage nonmedical users of this drug to reach out for help.