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I was prescribed 5 mg diazepam 2 x/day temporarily to try to get my severe anxiety under control. i took my first pill and i'm woozy but not really less anxious and in fact i feel like my heart is racing. can it be the medicine?

Q: i was prescribed 5 mg diazepam 2 x/day temporarily to try to get my severe anxiety under control. i took my first pill and i'm woozy but not really less anxious and in fact i feel like my heart is racing. can it be the medicine?

: I think they are side effects &amp; a sign that you most likely won't tolerate this medication at least at that dose. Diazepam is a longer acting benzodiazepine compared to lorazepam and I consider 10 mgs a day a strong dose. Discuss this with your prescribing physician.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I think they are side effects & a sign that you most likely won't tolerate this medication at least at that dose. Diazepam is a longer acting benzodiazepine compared to lorazepam and I consider 10 mgs a day a strong dose. Discuss this with your prescribing physician.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 1/22/2022

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A member asked:

I was prescribed 5 mg diazepam 2 x/day temporarily to try to get my severe anxiety under control. i took my first pill and i'm woozy but not really less anxious and in fact i feel like my heart is racing. can it be the medicine?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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