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Posted by g_g_g_unit on April 9, 2012, at 23:50:23
Last time I tried Valium, I could have sworn I was having a paradoxical reaction, but my p-doc assured me that a true paradoxical reaction would not involve sedation.
I was re-prescribed it (at 5mg b.i.d.) and didn't notice much (if any) anxiety relief; I would just fall into a kind of coma-like stupor, which was enough to negate the negative aspects of the Parnate stimulation.
Now that I've mostly adjusted to the sedation, I find a dose will actually make me feel rather stimulated. I can't find an exact figure for time-of-onset, but according to Wikipedia, it's "rapid". I highly doubt it's psychological - last night I was feeling extremely calm, then popped 5mg in anticipation for bed and began to feel anxious.
Could it be that the sedation was just masking a paradoxical reaction, or if I'm feeling the anxiety 10-15 minutes after dosing, is it purely a psychological reaction?
Posted by Phillipa on April 10, 2012, at 10:46:49
In reply to something's up with Valium, posted by g_g_g_unit on April 9, 2012, at 23:50:23
I remember an old poster here that also had paradoxical reactions to valium and couldn't take it. So it could be. What's you doc say? Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on April 10, 2012, at 16:29:29
In reply to something's up with Valium, posted by g_g_g_unit on April 9, 2012, at 23:50:23
Your reaction is psychological. 5 mg is not a high dose and may not be enough for you. This is why you remain anxious. You probably need 10-15 mg to cut through all your anxiety.
Eric
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