Posted by ed_uk on May 1, 2005, at 20:28:28
In reply to Re: Survector, posted by sukarno on May 1, 2005, at 19:05:38
Hi Paul!
>Is it difficult to get diazepam in the UK if you have an anxiety disorder such as panic disorder or something similar?
Yes, it's difficult. On the other hand, some docs will prescribe a few 2mg diazepam tabs to take 'when required'. Few patients take more than 6mg diazepam per day. High doses raise eyebrows, it is very uncommon for anyone to be prescribed more than 30mg/day. Many docs refuse to prescribe even short-term diazepam treatment for severe anxiety. Most UK docs believe that benzos are always ineffective in the long term, only a few docs accept than some patients don't develop tolerance to the anxiolyic effect. Some people are forced to withdraw from diazepam, even if they've been benefitting from it for many years. They will be told, 'it's not helping you' and the treatment will be withdrawn. The chance of finding a doc in the UK who's willing to prescribe 80mg diazepam is virtually zero. Xanax is not available on the NHS, it's 'black listed', most docs will not have heard of it. You would probably be prescribed diazepam 2mg three times a day for a few weeks and then the treatment would be withdrawn.... You would then be prescribed an SSRI.
Ed.
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