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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Attacks Along With Drowsiness

Just taken 2mg of diaezpam, 3 hrs ago and anxiety still bad.
First time I have ever taken these, can I take another 2mg tablet to ease the anxiety
I do feel a little drowsy but can't drop off to sleep as heart is still beating so fast and mind still whirling and pangs of anxiety running through me
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
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Hi.

I understand your concern.

Diazepam is benzodiazapine and it has dual role.
It works as anxiolytic in anxiety and sedative .

Sedative effect of it can lead to drowsiness.

If you have drowsiness then require medicine which no sedative effect.

Etizolam is anxiolytic without sedative effect . It can help to reduce anxiety. Mild dose of SSRI like sertraline / escitalopram can also help in anxiety. Discuss with your treating doctor.

Exercise and meditation / relaxation methods can also helpful.

I hope I have answered your question .

Thank you .
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Attacks Along With Drowsiness

Hi. I understand your concern. Diazepam is benzodiazapine and it has dual role. It works as anxiolytic in anxiety and sedative . Sedative effect of it can lead to drowsiness. If you have drowsiness then require medicine which no sedative effect. Etizolam is anxiolytic without sedative effect . It can help to reduce anxiety. Mild dose of SSRI like sertraline / escitalopram can also help in anxiety. Discuss with your treating doctor. Exercise and meditation / relaxation methods can also helpful. I hope I have answered your question . Thank you .