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[Kimberley666]

Hi ladies does anyone else take Valium for anxiety I was prescribed Valium for years I only took it when I needed it I suffered terrible panic attacks but last year my doctor said there was a link between Alzemers and Valium causing memory loss so he stopped prescribing my tablets although I've managed without them I feel now more than ever I need then,I am trying to adjust to taking Elleste 1mg duet which I feel is not working at all I am half way through my second packet I am actually afraid to ask my doctor for my Valium back but I feel I need it I am not sleeping and have terrible rages and then depression when will these HRT tablets start to work my family are afraid to talk to me incase I snap back at them should I just stop them completely am at my wits end 

[TropicalVon69]

Hi Kimberley, I can't comment on hrt as the ones I tried made me feel wired and raging, but I understand completely how you feel....I am also feeling desperate at the moment.....I took 1/4 Valium this morning as woke up really early and stomach started going then anxiety started.....maybe if you say to doc you'll only take them as and when needed xxx

[bramble]

Valium should only be used for the here and now problems - like calming anxiety down not for the longer term problems like lack of sleep and rages. I would go back to the doctor and ask for his advice - and not for valium.

Bramble

[CLKD]

Any excuse not to prescribe Valium?   

Go back to your GP and tell him you need something 'now', not be worrying about 'what ifs'! Ask also for the 'link' to the supposed 'research'?  No one knows what causes dementia-type problems, for years it was thought that it was down to aluminium saucepans 

Quality of Life now Girls, quality now!

[Kimberley666]

TropicalVon do you not take. HRT at all now what do you take ? Yes am gonna go see doctor and have a talk about something for the anxiety thanks for the replies 👍

[bramble]

Any excuse not to prescribe Valium?   

Valium has its uses CLKD but not as a regular 'cure' for sleeplessness and bad moods. It is a potent drug and should only be used as a once-off dose for anxiety/panic attacks and then only in an emergency when all other calming measures have been tried and failed. Kimberly is not complaining about anxiety at the moment but sleeplessness and bad rages and I doubt very much that a doctor would prescribe Valium for that.

Bramble

[CLKD]

'once-off' ………… I used it 'as necessary' successfully for years without getting addicted because I knew it worked when required.  As does the current emergency med..  My point being that the GP seems to be finding excuses not to prescribe Valium by associating use with dementia instead of addressing the health problem!

I don't think anyone sees it as a 'cure' these days  ……… if I had to rely on 'other calming measures' I wouldn't be here.