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Is it safe to take Diazepam everyday for anxiety?
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Hi, I suffer from anxiety attacks. They usually start in the morning. I ve discovered that if I take 2.5 mg (two point five) of diazepam first thing in the morning, it will stave off my attacks. If I wait until an attack occurs, I have to take more than 2.5 mg to calm it down. I m just wondering if it s safe to take 2.5 mg of diazepam every morning for long periods of time. (I ve tried other benzodiazepines, but they had side effects I couldn t live with.) Thanks!
gpt
Hello,If you already know your proper diagnosis why do you want to take a symptom reliever like-benzodiazapines and not a proper anti anxiety medicine? In anyway you will be taking something, so why not a drug which is recommended? Taking diazepam or anyother benzo will never solve problem and aggravate it over time...there is significant addiction problem with them and they destroy liver in no time..it is not advisable to drive after taking them for fear of accident.There are meds like - sertaline or paroxetine which can be taken safely, treat anxiety and donot cause addiction. They are safe for the body as well.so, please take a proper, well researched molecule and treat yourself..donot go for temporary solutions like diazepam.I hope the reply helps you.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Psychiatry