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	What do you think about taking 2mg of diazapam before a driving test, will it help keep me calm? By gerrik Asked Feb 2 2007 10:27AM	11 Pts Rate Question

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by Anonymous on Feb 2, 2007 at 10:39 am Permalink

Depends on how you respond to diazepam. It's a LOW dose. Give it 40-50 minutes to hit it's peak in your bloodstream. I would take 2 frankly, UNLESS you are taking an antihistamine or any other CNS depressant medication or over the counter drug.

In that case, best to just take 2mg or you could get sleepy or even light headed. I assume you have taken diazepam before and know it agrees with you? Just use your best judgment. 2mg is not much for MOST people however. They give people 10mg shots before certain out patient and other surgical procedures, so 2MG is really quite a low dose if you have very high anxiety.

The maximum recommended dosage is 10MG in an hour, or if you are prescribed the drug by a doctor 30-40MG maximum therapeutic dose a day total for anxiety, severe muscle spasms, etc.

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gerrik Feb, 02 2007 at 04:30 PM

Ta for the reply my instructor wants me to take one on a lesson with him first to make sure i am ok

Anonymous Feb, 02 2007 at 05:09 PM

Good idea to do that!

gerrik Feb, 02 2007 at 05:10 PM

Yeah he is not a bad old git lol

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by Firebrand on Feb 2, 2007 at 10:32 am Permalink

Probably,
I have heard a lot of people do, as long as you are used to it and it does not impair your judgement

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gerrik Feb, 02 2007 at 04:31 PM

I have never tried it but intend to before the test

Firebrand Feb, 02 2007 at 04:35 PM

Good Luck and safe journey

gerrik Feb, 02 2007 at 04:49 PM

oh thankyou i am doing my test on the 28 feb

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by Anonymous on Feb 16, 2007 at 7:42 am Permalink

It may keep you calm. But...............

It also could get you arrested for driving under the influence. buzzed driving is drunk driving.

Hate to know i was arrested for a dui on a drivers license test.

I would never receive a drivers license!!

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by unforgiven017 on Feb 4, 2007 at 7:01 am Permalink

yeah definately not worth the risk if you've never taken it before. Nothing quite flunks a driving test like falling asleep at the wheel.

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by ChrisDG on Feb 2, 2007 at 10:40 am Permalink

NO! It is a benzodiazepine, so it does help in short term relief of anxiety, and is perfect for flights etc, passive activities.

However, it can cause drowsiness, and there should be warnings in the preparation about taking this before skilled tasks, including driving. Especially if you have not taken it before, I would not take it, as other adverse effects can include lightheadedness and paradoxically an increase in aggression in some people.

I would stay away from pharmacological agents if possible, and try something like chewing gum, e.g. with menthol/eucalyptus in, such as Airwaves, or other ones designed to help with colds, as these have a calming effect on most people, and the chewing activity can be therapeutic.

Good luck!

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gerrik Feb, 02 2007 at 04:32 PM

Oh! points for replying anyhow but i would need something i have tried rescue remedy and that was just hilarious i seemed to appear drunk and was so care free

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by jennywren on Feb 3, 2008 at 12:56 pm Permalink

my doctor has just given me diazepam to calm my nerves before having a tooth out at the dentist, he said not to drive after taking one. Good Luck

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by anonymoose on Jun 7, 2007 at 7:24 am Permalink

i took some for my driving test and i passed.

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by Matt Adore on Jun 4, 2007 at 11:51 am Permalink

Why don't you just have a drink instead?

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by Anonymous on May 15, 2007 at 12:36 am Permalink

no it can cause drowsiness and make you respond slowly

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gerrik May, 22 2007 at 03:54 PM

As this is an old post i can now tell you that it took me 3 attempts to pass my test, first and third time i used beta blockers which obviously worked. I was only a little nervous compared to my 2nd attempt

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