Can I get diazepam for flying?

Can I get diazepam for flying? People often come to us requesting the doctor or nurse to prescribe diazepam for fear of flying or assist with sleep during flights. Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed. There are a number of very good reasons why prescribing this drug is not recommended.

How quickly does diazepam work?

When administered intravenously, diazepam has an onset of action within 1 to 3 minutes, while oral dosing onset ranges between 15 to 60 minutes. In addition, diazepam is long-lasting, with a duration of action of more than 12 hours.

Can I take prescribed diazepam abroad?

Different countries have different rules and regulations for diazepam. It's important to plan ahead and find out whether you can take your medicine abroad. It's best to only take the amount that you need while abroad. You can check the rules by contacting the embassy for the country you're visiting.

What prescription drugs are not allowed in Greece?

There are some medications that aren't allowed into Greece – anything containing Opiates are banned as they're considered a controlled substance. This means that Codeine isn't allowed and should NOT be brought into the country. Also, some medications prescribed by doctors for specific medical do contain mild opiates.

Can you take diazepam to Greece?

Drugs containing codeine, tramadol and diazepam are considered “controlled drugs” in countries such as Greece, Egypt and the UAE (which includes Dubai, often used as a stop-over destination to those travelling to the far east), and as such you should always check whether you may take them into the country, as failing ...

What medication is best for fear of flying?

Can you take diazepam for fear of flying?

Prescribing these drugs is not recommended any more for these reasons: Although plane emergencies are rare, taking Diazepam reduces awareness and reaction times for patients so you risk not being able to react to save your life if you have to escape quickly.

Can you use Xanax for fear of flying?

Doctors normally prescribe their anxiety patients with limited doses of . 25mg-0.5mg. While Xanax may be useful for flying on an airplane, it will not help you with your anxiety. It may help in the moment but you will not tackle your fear of flying if you are asleep the whole flight.

Why not prescribe diazepam for flying?

1) Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed. If there is an emergency during the flight it may impair your ability to concentrate, follow instructions and react to the situation. This could have serious safety consequences for you and those around you.

How do you fly with severe anxiety?

For example, deep breathing or meditation during take-off, landing or turbulence can reduce your symptoms of anxiety. You can also learn to “talk back” to negative thoughts about flying when they arise.

What is the best sedative for flying?