Question 1

does diazepam taken on day interfere with general anasthetic drugs? to make ga last longer or misjudge dose etc?

Accepted Answer

The regular use: Of diazepam or even alcohol in the past means your liver and metabolic activity are revved up and they have to adjust the dose of anesthesia  for your need and the length of surgery as you may wake up from the anesthesia sooner.

Question 2

how long does diastat (diazepam) or diazapam last?

Accepted Answer

4 to 6 hours: 4 to 6 hours depending on the individual, age, weight, other medications, etc.

Question 3

how long does diazepam withdrawal last?

Accepted Answer

Long: Valium has a long half-life in your system (diazepam is 30—60 hours), and metabolic breakdown products of that last longer -- some up to 100 hours.  This means that withdrawal symptoms can start within 5 days to 14 days, but can be delayed for up to 3 weeks (because of the breakdown products).  You may need some medical help during this, because withdrawal from benzodiazepines can cause seizures.

Question 4

how long after taking diazepam is it safe to consume alcohol? i had to take it for a couple of days and the last dose of 10mg was about 72 hours ago.

Accepted Answer

3 days ago: You should be fine, but drink responsibly and not in excess.

Question 5

i am have radio frequency ablation on my lower back and they wont do sedation so i got 2 tablets of diazepam 5mg from my gp. when is the best time to take these before the procedure. last time i had the block i took 2 2mgs but they didnt work?

Accepted Answer

: Everyone is different. Diazepam is not for pain but for nerves and my help one relax a bit. I assume you told your Dr 4 mg did not work and asked if you could use more. Tnis will depend on your metabolism and size and other meds you may be taking. Gp to Drugs.com and read about effects of all other meds you are on on metabolism of diazepam. Enter them into the interaction checker. Discuss.

Question 6

started on diazepam today how long does it take to work struggling with extreme anxiety i am taking for last three weeks 50mg sertraline?

Accepted Answer

Quick Relief: Diazepam is an anti anxiety drug that usually works right away. It is often used on a short term basis until your other medication starts to work. Talk to your doctor. You may need to increase the dose of your sertraline. The sertraline helps both depression and anxiety. It is usually a long term drug and can take up to 8 weeks to start to work. Hope this helps. Best wishes!

Question 7

i have diazepam (2 mg) for episodic panic attacks but i rarely use it. since the last time i used it i was also prescribed nortriptyline nightly (20mg). are they okay to take together?

Accepted Answer

Category C: Your therapy needs to be monitored as they are both nervous system depressants. You should not get your prescriptions from more than 1 physician and in case you do, they both should know about drugs prescribed by the other.

Question 8

ive taken 2 codamol 13hrs agothen by 20mg diazepam... and 500mg naproxen then about 5 hours later i took 100mg tramadol along with 10mg buscopan. last time i took anything was 8hrs ago. am i going to be ok to sleep im scared incase i dont wake up ?

Accepted Answer

Stop all medication: for 24 hours and call prescribing doctor: too much medical with possible drug-drug interactions: revise your medications under supervision.

Question 9

ativam 5mg is it the same strength as a 10 mg diazepam?

Accepted Answer

Ativan (lorazepam): That is a high dose of ativan (lorazepam). Much higher than the 10mg. Equivalent.

Question 10

i took .5mg of diazepam with 10mg of amitryptoline. thats okay isnt it?

Accepted Answer

: No absolute contraindication but this combination may exacerbate drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty in concentration. You should not drive and operate machinery after taking them. It is safe if you take at bed time. By the way, diazepam dose is 5 mg not 0.5 mg and this medication can have addictive effect. Good luck.

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Does diazepam taken on day interfere with general anasthetic drugs? to make ga last longer or misjudge dose etc?

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How long does diastat (diazepam) or diazapam last?

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How long does diazepam withdrawal last?

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How long after taking diazepam is it safe to consume alcohol? i had to take it for a couple of days and the last dose of 10mg was about 72 hours ago.

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I am have radio frequency ablation on my lower back and they wont do sedation so i got 2 tablets of diazepam 5mg from my gp. when is the best time to take these before the procedure. last time i had the block i took 2 2mgs but they didnt work?

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Started on diazepam today how long does it take to work struggling with extreme anxiety i am taking for last three weeks 50mg sertraline?

A member asked:

I have diazepam (2 mg) for episodic panic attacks but i rarely use it. since the last time i used it i was also prescribed nortriptyline nightly (20mg). are they okay to take together?

A member asked:

Ive taken 2 codamol 13hrs agothen by 20mg diazepam... and 500mg naproxen then about 5 hours later i took 100mg tramadol along with 10mg buscopan. last time i took anything was 8hrs ago. am i going to be ok to sleep im scared incase i dont wake up ?

A member asked:

Ativam 5mg is it the same strength as a 10 mg diazepam?

A member asked:

I took .5mg of diazepam with 10mg of amitryptoline. thats okay isnt it?

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