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Does Intake Of Valium Tablet Help In Controlling Severe Anxiety?

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Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2016
Question: Q: I have a question in regards to my condition I wish to seek help for. Basically I have really bad anxiety . Panic attack to a point of fear of losing my mind or control. This has me so scared to even get to a psychiatrist . I have a friend who has given me 5 5mg Valium tablets . I want to go to a phychyatrist but I need something to calm me before I go to see one. Would u think I would be safe taking one of these pills before I go ? If I don't have something I won't be able to go I know it with how I feel ? Would it help me ?
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Valium is a good antianxiety drug.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns.

Valium is a good antianxiety drug. It can definitely help you.

Single tablet will not cause any major problem. But it does cause sedation. So avoid driving after taking this drug.

As it is a prescription drug, it is ideally to be taken after a doctor's valid prescription.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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Does Intake Of Valium Tablet Help In Controlling Severe Anxiety?

Brief Answer: Valium is a good antianxiety drug. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. I understand your concerns. Valium is a good antianxiety drug. It can definitely help you. Single tablet will not cause any major problem. But it does cause sedation. So avoid driving after taking this drug. As it is a prescription drug, it is ideally to be taken after a doctor's valid prescription. Hope this helps. Thanks.