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Could Taking Valium Before MRI Cause Stomach Upset?

I am going to be given a Valium before my MRI. I am being treated for Benign Positional Vertigo and the MRI is the last test. Nothing has worked for the Vertigo. I get the attack of Vertigo on my back and right side. I don t want to freak out in the machine when the vertigo hits, so I have asked for the Valium. I want to know if I should eat before taking the Valium. I have never taken Valium and I don t want to have an upset stomach while in the MRI.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Hello,

Valium is not a gastric irritant. So food is not a necessity before taking it. It is an anxiolytic of the benzodiazepine and would be helpful if the vertigo/dizziness is anxiety related. There are several causes for vertigo. What treatment have you had so far
I would be interested in knowing your MRI result. I may be able to suggest some remedy for your vertigo.
Wish you good health.
Dr. Noble Zachariah.
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Could Taking Valium Before MRI Cause Stomach Upset?

Hello, Valium is not a gastric irritant. So food is not a necessity before taking it. It is an anxiolytic of the benzodiazepine and would be helpful if the vertigo/dizziness is anxiety related. There are several causes for vertigo. What treatment have you had so far I would be interested in knowing your MRI result. I may be able to suggest some remedy for your vertigo. Wish you good health. Dr. Noble Zachariah. If you find this answer helpful, please indicate the same to guide others with similar queries. Thanks