Vallium and flying?

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ascoile

They will make you relaxed and possibly drowsy, yes they are safe.
However, should the worst come to the worst and there is an emergency your reactions might be too slow.
Therefore you would be better to ask your doctor for a Beta Blocker, which will have the same effect without the drowsiness.

dcgirl

Valium is a pretty heavy-duty drug prescribed to treat anxiety, stress, and seizures. It'll definitely relax you on the plane but it has some potential risks. If it is your first time taking valium, I would NOT do that on a plane. Some people have some severe reactions to valium; it's not all that common but you could get disoriented, hallucinations, and vomiting. Also if it is a short flight, valium usually lasts for 6-12 hours so it might not be the best option. Some people feel the effects of valium well into the next day.

I would recommend talking to your doctor; don't go in asking for valium specifically, ask for something to help you through the flight. He or she may prescribe valium after all, or may prescribe something much milder.

I don't believe it!

A couple of doses will be fine. It makes you feel relaxed but I have noticed I feel down sometimes when I take them. If you have a larger dose you might fall asleep.

northernbornsoutherner

As long as you're not the pilot, a Valium would be helpful. Most likely your dr. will precribe Xanax, which is an anti-anxiety med but the chemical compounds aren't as addictive as Valium.
If your doc precribes Xanax or the generic equivalent, take it and don't argue that s/he should have prescribed Valium.

doe

I am TERRIFIED of flying. So much so that I once got off of a plane right before they closed the doors, rented a car and made my husband drive the long 16 hours home. I am terrified of being unable to escape as well. I have a horrible fear that I am going to freak out on the plane (due to a panic attack) and try to jump out the exit door! YIKES. Anyways, I took Xanax and I flew the four hours to Florida NO PROBLEM. With that said this is my suggestion. One, try the Xanax before you fly. First of all I wanted to know how I would react to it. I did not want to find out about any bad reactions on the plane. Secondly, my doctor gave me ,25 mgs which is a normal dose for most people. This did not take off the edge and thankfully I tried this before I went on the plane because at that dose (for me personally) I would have freaked out. I took a very high dose and spaced it out over an hour. I took 1 mg one hour before getting on the plane. I highly recommend taking your pill at least 45 minutes before, my pills did not kick in 15-20 minutes after taking it. I took 1 mg right when I got on and another 1 mg dose halfway through. Now, that is a lot higher than .25 mgs. I felt completly spaced out and I slept most of the flight. I have no memory of a good portion of that flight but I would take that over freaking out anyday. Try it before you go and then you will know what will work. With that said, I talked to my doctor about taking the 3 mgs and under no circumstance should you figure out that dosing on your own. Always talk to your doctor and ask them what they think. 3 mgs worked for me but .25 mgs may work fine for you.

Teresa M

my mum and aunt are the very same with flying and both of them take valium before a flight. They even share them if either runs out. I too am not a good flyer. I have taken them. They just relax you and make you sleep. My mum was so bad at one point she would take her valium and down a few vodkas as well!! no problem at all.

papars

Valium is a potent benzodiapene- Diazepam, which will make you sleepy throughout the flight. Xanax is an anti-depressant that works well too by inducing sleep. They are safe provided you dont exceed the dose and avoid any sort of alcohol after you habve taken the dose.

zippythejessi

Valium can make people totally non-functional. My advice would be Attavan - you'd still be functioning, just be so mellow you don't care what happens around you.

You should speak to your doctor and discuss what choices would be best for you based on your medical history.

Servette

I just hope your are not the pilot!! lol

freeflow

i took valium i have the same problem they relaxed me but i couldnt have went wwithout them plus it was a overseas flight i still didnt fall asleep but on the way back i took two and then i finallyslept an hourl out of 15 hours of being awake with layover .but if it is your first time with the pills i would take a low dosel best to talk to your doctor and see how they affect you first. they have different effect for different peoples nerve problems .

eviot44

no Valium does not fly good !!

zebedee

If you are not used to diazepam ,valium, 10-20 mg will probably send you to sleep for 5 + hours. you may feel drowsy afterwards. 5 ml would probably be enough to relax you but to stay conscious. Prob shouldnt drink too much on it. Valium is habit forming but really you have to be taking them for quite a long time to feel withdrawl. Pretty safe really but i wouldnt want to be too out of it if my plane had a problem!!!!!

Born2Bloom

My doctor just asked me last week if I wanted any Valium for my flight to Bolivia. It is a very busy clinic with way too many patients as I had to remind him he already prescribes it for me but I never take it. I will tell you that the answer which says to take 2 mg of xanax or 10 mg of valium should be ignored.No one should ever tell someone what is okay for them to take unless they are interested in killing someone. You never know what others are allergic to and how different doses will affect them. 2mg of xanax is a heavy dose for someone who don't take it.Doctors most usually start someone on 1/2mg of it to begin with and my daughter was given .25 , half of that. For a flight the usual drug to choose would be valium anyhow. I wish ppl would think a little more before they say things like that. We are not doctors and under no circumstances should be telling ppl what to take and how much.If you fear flying that much tell your doctor and I'm sure he will do what he feels is best.

madmum

Valium can hit people hard if the airline think you are intoxicated they won't let you fly.

You should try rescue remedy a few drops is great to calm you down.

Take an ipod with you or a kids ds game with you big brain academy is a very addictive game before you know it the plane will have landed.

alanc_59

valium or xanax are pretty safe and common if not used habitualy....two milligrams of xanax, or 10 mg of valium and you will sleep like a baby . take it 30 minutes before the plane boards.

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