Posted by sukarno on January 5, 2014, at 15:44:02
In reply to Benzos » ed_uk2010, posted by ed_uk2010 on January 5, 2014, at 14:20:33
> Also, although I think diazepam causes more muscle relaxation and drowsiness than most anxiolytic benzos, I find it causes less amnesia and a generally better state of mind.
Hi Ed. :-)
It affects me the same way. I feel quite drowsy
but have a cup or two of green tea to help me
through the day.My muscles feel relaxed and
my mood is more steady..much more on an
even keel than the alprazolam experience
(e.g. interdose anxiety or apprehension or even irritability between doses).
Interestingly, despite the sedation, I feel
more motivation and my libido has increased
(although it is probably lower than
average for my age if I had to guess).
Diazepam just feels less "mind numbing"
and there's less apathy.I can remember the names of my friends much
more easily.Sadly, on alprazolam, I would forget the simplest
of things at times and rarely would feel disoriented
as to time and place. That happened 20 years ago
on alprazolam on two occasions but never happened
on diazepam.I agree with you too about the onset of action.
Diazepam is of very rapid onset.The British National Formula (BNF) which I
read in 2002 said diazepam is the most
rapid-acting benzodiazepine.I can feel the effects of diazepam in 10 minutes.
Alprazolam would take 20 minutes minimum, so
I think for a panic attack, diazepam would be
a better choice to abort the attack.
diazepam 10mg BID, cetirizine 10mg BID, GNC Ultra Mega Gold, Vitamin D 1200IU, probiotics, quit smoking 19/4/2013
Dx: panic disorder with agoraphobia, OCD
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