[loisba]

Just received the following warning in my Google alerts for MG. The site is http://news.gc.ca/cfmx/view/en/index...ticleid=293299
The info says, in part: "OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising consumers not to use a product called Eden Herbal Formulations Serenity Pills II because it contains the undeclared drug estazolam, which can be habit-forming when used for as little as a few months. Consumers who may still have this product in their homes are advised to consult with a health care professional before they stop taking the pills, because of the risk of withdrawal symptoms.

Estazolam belongs in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, which should only be prescribed by a health care professional. Estazolam should not be used by people with an allergy to any benzodiazepines, such as Valium (diazepam), Restoril (temazepam) and Ativan (lorazepam), or those individuals affected by the neuromuscular disorder myasthenia gravis or by sleep apnea. Benzodiazepines, including estazolam, should only be used by pregnant women if absolutely necessary and with caution by the elderly and those with a history of substance abuse. The side-effects associated with the use of products containing estazolam vary according to the individual and can include dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, depression, loss of memory and hallucinations."

[jenD]

hellow ive been searching these threads to see if i can understand whats happening to me right now, 3 weeks on valium and having about an hour a day terror, feeling like im in a dream, ive had a reaction to a sleeping pill called stilnox which is a benzo, and i feel like i'm loosing my mind, is this allergy or just getting used to it. thankyou so much. jen suspected epilepsy waiting for EEG

[loisba]

JenD, 'fraid I can't give you an answer to your question. Why don't you post your question on the medications forum? http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=72
Hopefully, someone there will have experience with Valium and can give you the benefit of their experiences.
Hugs,