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I feel I need more valium to control my anxiety & pain

dnelson
09/01/09

I feel I need more valium to control my anxiety and pain but my doctor will not increase the amount 3x daily - 5 mg - I would do better with at least 6x daily. How do I convince my doctor?

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Michel
Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Hi Nelson

Valium is a benzodiazepine wich is HIGLY addictive and does not control pain, I ashure you that you dont want to take 30 mg of valium a day, wich is usually prescribe on a short term basis.

Since valium is addictive you might want to expolre different ways to control your anxiety.

re: I feel I need more valium to control my anxiety & pain
dnelson
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 at 11:36 PM

Thank you for your response.  I am currently taking valuim which is prescribed for muscle spasms, as well as anxiety.  I really do appreciate your feedback and will consider the addictive aspect.  It seems I'm trading dependance-addiction for a better quality of life. 

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