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how much diazepam

my doctor told me to take 5mg of diazepam up to 3 times a day.
i asked on another forum if this was a high dose
ryan here said it was fine
other people have told me its way too high
why do i ask these questions when i get answers that scare me
i should have just listened to my doctor!!!
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its not helping much at all, the new meds are making my anxiety go sky high so i think i will have to call the doc to see if i can take a bit more just until the side effects settle down
thanks
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  I agree that it is a low dose, but it my just be what is right for you. I'm on 10mgs 3 times a day but when I have a really bad time with my anxiety I take 2 at a time but I have been on it for many years now so 10mgs for me is just a small help but one that is needed in more then just anxiety as I do have other problems

  But do as your doc tells you or just cut one in half and see how it dose for you
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How do you feel on it?  Does it make you too drowsy?  Does it just calm you down?  To me, it is a very low dose, but if you are new on meds and it is working for you, I'm sure it is fine.
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