for those having 'out of the blue' panic attacks

for those who are having panic attacks, it helps a lot to always carry a few valium type tablets with you when out, some keep them in a small container, panic attacks are of course unpredictable and fear of the next one can be quite disabling and limit your activities

if a panic attack starts, place 1 under the tongue and let it disolve there, this is called sublingually, and is the fastest way to get the med into your system, much faster than swallowing it
type 'sublingually' into a search engine and read up all about it
sadly some docs and psychs never think to mention this to panic attack sufferers. klonapin wafers are actually designed for this, they say to disolve on the tongue, I prefer under the tongue, these arent available everywhere

this treatment works like magic, these meds are first choice when someone with a panic attack is taken to hospital, (sometimes by ambulance if its the first one)
a very severe panic attack is treated with an injection of valium

if a difficult event is being faced, you can take an insurance dose by swallowing a benzo earlier, but a second sublingual dose will help much more if a panic attack strikes

you can say its for a migrane, or mutter something about an allergy if anyone asks

Hi Harry 4

This is Kitt and I find no evidence that a sublingual Valium is on the market. I would not want members deviating from the directions on their medications as this could be dangerous to the member.

I did find the Klonopin wafers and would suggest to members to ask their physician for an RX for this drug if they would like to try it SL.



I thank you in advance for your understanding of my concerns.

I have to give some input here
THERE are benzo's specifically for " sublingual " use such as ativan and wafers
I do take me valium that are not sublingual at times when really needed and let it melt in mouth
BUTY there not RX nor made as sublingual pills
Yes they do work faster I totally agree however still not as fast as the Actual "sublingual " meds ....IMHO
I am also on 4 mgs of ativan daily if needed for the pg and to keep blood and stree from going sky high as it makes sores worse as I have posted many times
I have spoken with my doc and he is aware that "sometimes" I will let valium melt under tongue .......
My ativan are sublingual and work like Nitro does for Heart problems fast and right to the problem.......
Meds have to or should be taken as RX .....
If you are letting them mely under you r tongue than pleaase do tell doc he will no doubt change you toa sublingual form of med IF it is made that way .......
I have been on ativan since they first came out were supposed to take the palce of Valium and were tooted back then as "NON addictive and non Habit forming>>..
YOu can bet they do help me but I am learnng great coping skills to go along with meds in my case
I know this post was directed to Kitt but I wanted to add my input as well
Stay strong MS an be well
LYN