Diazepam - does dosing frequency have effect on sedation?

[[Mo...]]

Hi everyone, long time no contact!

 

So i'm all on Valium (12.5mg) and have been for a while but still have derealization and anxiety though I am able to function at home and doing errands etc, still have anxiety and still not back at work as long conversations with strangers are almost impossible, and cog fog, mild depression but hey, at least no more interdose withdrawal from Ativan! 

 

I kept my doses of Valium at the same times I took my Ativan (4 times a day) and I just started to dose three times a day and eventually to two doses in preparation for tapering. 

 

My question is: will dosing 3 times a day lessen the sedation I experience and possibly also reduce some anxiety/derealization? (because I think the benzo is what is causing it)

 

Thanks all for any insights you have or experience.

 

Take care, cheers

 

MP

[[Pa...]]

Hi Monkeypig,

 

It looks like you've completed your substitution to Valium but now have questions concerning the sedation?  I don't have any first hand knowledge about this, but the folks in support groups can probably answer your questions.  You can join in the conversation here:  Valium Support Group

 

Pamster

[[Mo...]]

Thanks Pamster - will post there!

 

Cheers,

 

MP