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A 62-year-old female asked:
Is valpam 5mg addictive ?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Valpam: As with other benzos, valium is addictive with continued use.
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Dr. Vivian Shnaidmananswered
35 years experience
I depends: On your definition of addictive. Some things are physiologically addictive. Some are only psychologically addictive. Benzodiazepines can be both, but only for susceptible people. If you know that you have a tendency to addiction, if you abuse alcohol or other drugs, or if you find that you cannot tolerate the slightest bit of anxiety, then please speak to your doctor about alternative treatments.
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Dr. Shariq Refaianswered
Psychiatry 15 years experience
Yes it can be: Yes valium can be addictive. It is in a class of medications known as benzodiazepines which are addictive especially if taken daily. Diazepam is long acting. Discuss its addictive potential with your physician and take as prescribed.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Dr. Alan Ali commented
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Thank U Dr. R. for reiterating on my response.
Sep 10, 2013
Dr. Shariq Refai commented
Psychiatry 15 years experience
Provided original answer
any time Dr Ali. any time.
Sep 10, 2013
Last updated Mar 11, 2021
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