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Question: I am still suffering chronic depression after a traumatic visit to the dentist.i take a lot of vaium doesthat make the depression worse?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Yes sir, Valium does lower mood and can worsen depression. What dose of Valium are you taking daily? You cannot stop this medicine immediately because of serious risk of withdrawal/seizures/coma/death, but you may be able to slowly taper off of it to improve your mood over time.
Dr. Sheppe
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Yes sir, Valium does lower mood and can worsen depression. What dose of Valium are you taking daily? You cannot stop this medicine immediately because of serious risk of withdrawal/seizures/coma/death, but you may be able to slowly taper off of it to improve your mood over time.
Dr. Sheppe
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Dr. Yogesh D
thanks dr.sheppe.i took 3 valium the night before last,and only one last night.i take it because I awake very early in the mornings.for instance this morning it was 1.30am.so I took a valium and had a terrible nightmare.but at least it was sleep I guess.my concentration is very poor.i can't hardly do anything.i no longer play golf or go to church.i can't listen to my music or read or even watch tv.i get agitation.my thoughts have become negative..for instance I think of songs in my head but feel depressed when I think of the lyrics.nothing gives me comfort or XXXXXXX anymore.i just want out of this hell that I am going through.i really feel like taking an overdose.will I ever get over this harrowing visit to the dentist?actually doctor,my thoughts have picked up a bit today,no longer negative XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
What dose of the Valium are you taking? You only mention the number of pills, not the dose of the pills.
You need to be taking an antidepressant medication such as escitalopram. This is required to treat your depression.
If you are having active thoughts of killing yourself, you need to visit an ER for rapid and immediate treatment.
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
What dose of the Valium are you taking? You only mention the number of pills, not the dose of the pills.
You need to be taking an antidepressant medication such as escitalopram. This is required to treat your depression.
If you are having active thoughts of killing yourself, you need to visit an ER for rapid and immediate treatment.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Yogesh D
dear doctor sheppe,i have come off the valium,but had a temazapam last night.i am very nervous today.is that because it is short-acting?i can't seem to settle.i feel like a bundle of nerves.i don't want to take any more benzodiazepams as they are giving me great depression and anxiety,my sleep is poor.will extra Zyprexa help?graham
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, temazepam is short-acting. It is a benzodiazepine as well, so I recommend you work with your prescribing doctor to slowly wean off temazepam as well. Extra Zyprexa, say 5mg twice a day as needed, might help with anxiety -- you should ask your doctor about considering prescribing extra for you.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, temazepam is short-acting. It is a benzodiazepine as well, so I recommend you work with your prescribing doctor to slowly wean off temazepam as well. Extra Zyprexa, say 5mg twice a day as needed, might help with anxiety -- you should ask your doctor about considering prescribing extra for you.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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