valium

[garyf]

Hey Guys,

I have a question.
My doc had me on 10 mg of valium at night
for about 9 months now. It is finally starting
to work. She just reduced it to 5mg but says
its ok if I need 10. Has anyone taken this
on a long term basis. I have had numerous
pt treatments and to self treatment they taught
me at home.

Thanks,

gary

[webslave]

• All individuals who take long term valium should have their liver function regularly monitored.
• Long-term valium usage generally leads to some form of tolerance and/or dependence. It is estimated that up to 50 percent of patients prescribed diazepam for 6 months at therapeutic dosages are physically dependent. Withdrawal symptoms due to abrupt discontinuation can usually be avoided or minimized by use of a long half-life benzodiazepine and very gradually tapering off the drug over a period of many weeks or even months.

In your shoes I'd continue, but when you feel you've made significant progress, start the slow process of withdrawal.

[garyf]

thanks web