"i am a newbie to valium. just took my first dose today, 10 mg. the doctor prescribed it for the acute anxiety attacks i have once in a while. i have generalized anxiety disorder mixed with bipolar disorder. i take pristiq for the anxiety and it has helped but it doesn&#039;t cover everything. when i&#039;m anxious i cannot go outside and become bedridden. i am also on 70mg of vyvanse for add and it took the doctor some time to be convinced of the benefits of taking a benzo. you know, the whole upper/downer concern. i took my valium in the evening when the vyvanse was wearing off. it worked wonders. it kicked in 15 minutes upon taking it. the only side effect is that i feel a little wobbly when standing. but the fact that i am calm makes up for it"