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Hi - having mri tomorrow. doctor gave rx for 5 mg valium. but did not tell when and how many to take. 140 pound 52 yr old female. thanks?

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1 hour prior: Valium peaks at 30-90 minutes after ingestion. A good time to take it would be about 1 hour prior to your MRI. Best wishes!

Dr Tavarez agreed

Answered 2/2/2015

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