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I got some 2mg diazepam tablets off my doctor?

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to take before my dental appointments because I have to have two root canals.

How long before the tablets kick in? How long before my appt do I need to take them?

He gave me 28 tablets. How many do I need to take? He said one before and one after if I want, is that enough to relax me? Why a tablet after?

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  1. It usually took 20 minutes for mine to work but i think mine were 5mg (Mine were to relax my muscles, i have ortho problems) i'd say about 20-30 mins. I would take 2 before really, then i know i'd be well out lol A tablet after is to calm you down. They make you really drowsy so make sure someone else is driving you there and back.

    Good luck, i hate the dentist!

    Edit: Yes they do, they relex you and make you drowsy. Don't drive yourself. Mine used to make me go to sleep for a few hours.


  2. That really is strong, especially if you aren't used to them. It takes around 20 minutes to kick in, I used to take it for anxiety attacks, but only like 0.5 mgs. Root canals are awful, I had 4. My doctor didn't give me anxiety drugs, he gave me nitrous oxide and a shot of demerol and of course, novovcaine. I just kept screaming for more novocaine all the way through them. The valium will help anxiety, but keep on asking for pain medication. In fact, I would ask the dentist if you take the valium how much pain medication would you be allowed through the procedure. And if you take a 2 mg valium afterwards, you need a friend or taxi to pick you up.

  3. They make you feel high!!! doctor gave me them when i busted my back, feels nice for me  

  4. Diazepam is Valium.

    It takes about 10 minutes to take effect, and lasts no more than a couple of hours.

    If you've never taken it before, one 2mg table is plenty. You will feel very relaxed.

  5. to keep you calm and cool. Trust your Doctor he remembers his root canals. Its called Dentist phobia. My little 4 year old granddaughter told me a bout her last Dental appointment. She said grandma i know h*i is the devil, with eyes as big as a tea cup i ask Nadia you met the Devil? she replied yes THE DENTIST IS THE DEVIL. lol dont forget to take your Valium.

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