Rita,
You wrote,[..my doctor gives me Valium...]
I would like to offer you support if you would like from my perspective. I am asking you to consider the aspects of taking Valium for over a week's time. Below is a link that offers a perspective about Valium, wjich is in a class of chemicals known as Benzodiazepines of which include Klonopin AKA clonazepam and Rivitrol, Xanax and others.
There is a continuous body of research comming out that could be of benifit for you to know if you are wanting to have an informed opinion about if you want to take Valium for more than a week or so.
The United States Government in their prescription drug benifit to the elderly has a policy about funding benzodiazepines to the recipiants that you also might want to know. Also, I am not of the same opinion in regards to Dr. Ashton about many of the topics she outlines in her questions and answers. They are from her perspective and there are other perspectives from sources equally qualified to give an expert's opinion. I am asking you to consider many perspectives so that you can make an informed decision concerning if you want to take a Benzodiazepine for more than a week or so.
http://web4health.info/en/answers/bi...ideeffects.htm
Lou