I have a bottle full of Valium. I have alot of problems with life and I want to just not care correct now. Will the Valium make me not care or will it just put me to sleep? I can do without the sleep til later I just don't want to care. I would drink but I am here with my kids by myself and I don't want to get drunk. Please let me know.
The valium, whether taking as prescribed by the doctor, should receive rid of your anxiety (it's a benzodiazapam or anti-anxiety drug). Whether you take too much, it will make you sleepy. (you may also be sleepy when you begin taking it until you receive used to it. Please don't drink with the Valium. I was on Klonopin once - another benzo) and I had to go to a party at my Boss' house. I was really nervous so I took a few Klonopin before I went. After drinking two glasses of wine at my Boss' house, I have no recollection of what I did. I was told I did some really embarrassing matters. Just a warning. One other object. Don't go off the Valium bloodless turkey. Going off benzos bloodless turkey can cause fatal withdrawal symptoms like seizures. Good Luck!
Actually Valium-diazepam (and all benzodiazepines) are depressants (as is alcohol) You feel down and want not to feel down,but you have children to care for- taking a lot of valium can cause respiratory depression and death.
Taking the prescribed amount on the bottle with your name on will make you feel a little more relaxed.
Taking Valium where there is the opportunity of gentle to severe clinical depression is not recommended, it is for the short term (up to 4 weeks) treatment of severe debilitating anxiety.
Anyone who drinks alcohol on top of taking Diazepam is heading for a world of hurting.
If you aren't anxious and are more depressed i'd advise not to take it unless on medical advise from your doctor
Benzodiazepines do not solve real life problems - they attenuate your feelings and when you ultimately stop them, the trouble is still there to have to solve,face and fix.
Aren't valium and xanax the same? I love them, but only take 5 pill to start. It will absolutely make you sleepy, but after a few days will level out. The problem is that it is addictive because you get used to it. No big deal though, because at small doses ( 1-3) a day, you can just skip one for a few days. They only have about a 4-6 hour effect. It will definitely take the edge off, and help you cope with stress. My doctor loves it.