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hi I have been prescribed diazepam 5mg 3 times daily. I have been taking it for 8 days now. however was feeling so numb and tired so didn't take any at all yesterday. today I ache all over and am so tired could this because I stopped them suddenly. I was prescribed them for anxiety awaiting results from hospital
That may be due to withdrawal symptoms. If you are feeling anxiety and tiredness, you can restart it and try to stop it gradually by 5mg per week or more slowly according to symptoms. In case, you feel more problem, you can consult a physician or psychiatrist.
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Is The Tiredness Due To Stopping The Medication?
Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic That may be due to withdrawal symptoms. If you are feeling anxiety and tiredness, you can restart it and try to stop it gradually by 5mg per week or more slowly according to symptoms. In case, you feel more problem, you can consult a physician or psychiatrist. Thanks