snowman Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I have had lots of trouble sleeping recently. My psychiatrist gave me some diazepam and told me to take 2 mg. This has had no effect. I took 8mg last night-it was slightly better. Any suggestions as to a suitable dose to ensure a nights sleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roses Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I've only ever been prescribed zopiclone or zolpidem for sleep which are very effective, don't over medicate as I've heard (don't know whether right or wrong) that diazepam can be very addictive so might be worth seeing your doctor sooner rather than later about it. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 hiya,i think it's a good idea to speak to your doctor about any dosage changes if you are having trouble sleeping.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barebones Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 hi ya snow, unsure why he gave diziapam as it is a muscle relaxant, but saying that it will relaxe you and make you dosey a little. 2mg and up to 5mg is really low amount, 10mg upwards work better, but really diziapam is for alcolohics to back pain ect not sleep. tamazapam on the other side from the same generics is the sleeping tablet. so as they suggest is that really you need to ask your doc why one he gave you this as its been said diziapam and tamazapam is from a form of valium so is addictive.so go back and question please and make sure you are heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayz Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 i`m on diazepam well was 10mg a day and it didnt effect me, didnt make me sleep but i think for me my body became use to it so was on road of wanting higher doses so not good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuclearwinter Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 As Roses has said Zopiclone or Zolpidem might be a better option for sleep. They are way less habit forming. Diazepam is the least addictive benzo but you can still run into tolerance issues. I take 20mg a day for psychotic and manic agitation. I take Temazepam for sleep, but only a couple of nights a week as it is habit-forming as wellnuclear x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I would ask for It to be changed to Zolpidem, It/s much less addictive. The more you take Diazapam the more tolerant you get and before you know it you have an addiction issue!Im currently coming off Diazapam by 1mg a week, was on 45mg now on 38....It/s hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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