Posted by ed_uk on August 12, 2005, at 14:17:26
In reply to super intense short term anxiety, posted by xbunny on August 12, 2005, at 12:43:51
Hi Buns!
Diazepam works ok for me but it only lasts about 2 hours. Although it's classed as a long-acting benzo, it's only really long-acting after repeated doses. 'One off' doses usually have a short duration of action. For acute severe anxiety I need 10mg six times a day! LOL, if only my doc knew I took that much in one day - a week's supply lasted a single day.
>Lorazepam
For me, a single 3-4mg dose of lorazepam lasts about 8 hours. It works quite well for anxiety but don't expect to rememeber the flight afterwards!
Anyway, you certainly won't be able to drive if you take a benzo - I know you already know this but I had to say it anyway. I guess you'll be taking a taxi to the airport :-) Have a nice trip :-)
Kind regards
~Ed
PS. If you're doc won't prescribe a benzo, you could always take an extra dose of pericyazine + 5mg procyclidine.
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