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Old 10-19-2020, 03:26 PM #1
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Default New concussion - been tapering off valium
Had an injury yesterday. Definitely have a concussion. but for the past 2 months Ive been tapering off valium.

Now on the forum it says valium is not good to take with a concussion but - Ive been tapering off it and am on a low dose.

Is it necessary to stop completely now and go through withdrawal along with concussion symptoms or should I continue the taper? Pretty damn confused and could use some feedback.

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Finish tapering off the Valium as you were already doing.
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Finish tapering off the Valium as you were already doing.
So best to not go through withdrawal during concussion symptoms - correct?
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12 days since my concussion and honestly - my anxiety is overwhelming. And theres the fear that continuing on valium is going to harm me in some way.

I guess thats the anxiety - and I cant shake it.

Sorry to keep posting the same stuff in the forum. I keep reading too many about how benzos are bad and Im scared. Its a vicious circle.
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Your current dose of Valium is very low. The bad time for benzos is during the first few days.

That is history. You were at a low dose during your impact.

Move on with your life.
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Why are you taking Valium?
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