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Posted by Phillipa on December 1, 2007, at 16:58:04
This is a benzo question hope it doesn't get redirected to health but seriously the ob-gyn said that maybe part of my bladder problem of having weak muscles for peeing and evacuating too and suggested that valium could have or be doing this. Relaxing the smooth muscle of the bladder. But been on them so many years and never had this problem till lately . Any thoughts? Or am I dealing with another quack which is what I seem to do. Thanks Phillipa
Posted by gardenergirl on December 1, 2007, at 21:27:06
In reply to Strange Question About Valium, posted by Phillipa on December 1, 2007, at 16:58:04
According to Epocrates, incontinence, urinary retention, and constipation are all common adverse reactions. So it would seem that Valium can have an adverse effect on the urogenital system, though I have no idea if that's what's going on with you.
I think it's great that your doctor is looking at any and all factors as possible contributors to your problems. Surely a doctor who uses critical thinking, i.e. who considers different hypotheses instead of latching on to one idea is far from a quack.
gg
Posted by Phillipa on December 1, 2007, at 23:30:59
In reply to Re: Strange Question About Valium » Phillipa, posted by gardenergirl on December 1, 2007, at 21:27:06
GG thanks that was my sarcasim as I've picked so many bad docs in the past kind of a joke. It is an interesting hypothesis though. Don't know how to google it. Phillipa
Posted by Jamal Spelling on December 2, 2007, at 1:51:28
In reply to Strange Question About Valium, posted by Phillipa on December 1, 2007, at 16:58:04
Valium is a muscle relaxant, so what your doctor is saying may be correct.
Jamal
Posted by Phillipa on December 2, 2007, at 17:21:25
In reply to Re: Strange Question About Valium » Phillipa, posted by Jamal Spelling on December 2, 2007, at 1:51:28
Thank -you for responding talked with a fellow babbler today that is a pharmacist he said it doesn't affect smooth muscles only skeletal muscle.Phillipa
Posted by Jeroen on December 4, 2007, at 8:20:39
In reply to Strange Question About Valium, posted by Phillipa on December 1, 2007, at 16:58:04
benzos are currently treating my psychosis entirely philippa,
i dont have much side effects I THINK, except from the neuroleptic class stuff .. Zyprexa, Abilify, Seroquel, GEODON, Risperidone, all causing lot of things you describe ...
Posted by yxibow on December 4, 2007, at 12:54:52
In reply to Re: Strange Question About Valium, posted by Jeroen on December 4, 2007, at 8:20:39
> benzos are currently treating my psychosis entirely philippa,
>
> i dont have much side effects I THINK, except from the neuroleptic class stuff .. Zyprexa, Abilify, Seroquel, GEODON, Risperidone, all causing lot of things you describe ...Valium is still used to treat psychosis in resistant patients or for those who can't bear the effects of other things. I went down that road (not that I have classic psychosis) but unfortunately have habituated after 3 or 4 years. Depends on the person I guess.
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