Hello..I am amazed how any doctor can say that..?? Valium(Diazepam) is a tranquilizer and as all of it's class develops dependency,that is addiction.It is supposed to be administered as a temporary remedy for coping with anxiety,panics etc.The maximum dosage varies at about 10 to max.20mg. Must be treated not just the symptoms,but the condition(it may be depression etc.).You need to see a good psychiatrist..If you have any questions,contact me..Good luck!!
Valium and the other drugs based on Benzo-disarms are very addictive. You should try to slow down and wean yourself off of this drug, or you will become depend ant on it. Use it for now to deal with the anxiety you are feeling, but eventually, you will have to face your problems without drugs, and there is no time like the present. Good Luck.
Likely you are to some extent...meaning there will be withdrawal symptoms should you suddenly stop. However doctors don't prescribe that dosage without a medical reason...but yes I've seen that dosage prescribed before in order to control powerful involuntary spasms caused by certain diseases.
If you are taking them as prescribed, then no you are not "addicted". You may be physically addicted, but if that is what you have to do to get through your day (under doctors' recommendations) then you should not feel bad; or, like a "junkie".
I take four valium a day am I addicted? -
06-05-2010, 05:01 AM
