Can you take diazepam before / after covid vaccine ?

[nonaomi]

Just to feel a bit calmer ? Or will it have a bad affect ?
I think I know the answer.. ask the doctor. Not strangers on the internet.

I don’t think it’d make a difference. Lots of conspiracy theories online about all sorts of meds affecting the vaccines but in reality most of the vulnerable are on some sort of meds and I haven’t heard of anyone being told to stop them before or after vaccine.

I would still ask the doctor anyway, not that the GP is going to know for certain either mind you.

Very good point !

Ask a pharmacist, OP. They will read the information leaflets for you and reassure you that it’s OK.

Just do some deep breathing and visualisation. Tranquillisers for a vaccination is a bit extreme isn't it?

I have similar worries suffering from GAD, but I realise that the elderly and CEV would be on possible multiple medication and I didn’t read anything about them having to stop it for the jab. But yes the pharmacist would be the best person to ask.

Yes you can. But I'd be asking why, and making sure you could consent to the vaccine.

I've just built it up a lot in my mind and at the first dose I struggled so much afterwards and couldn't breathe properly due to anxiety for a week or so after. I just want to nip it straight in the bud before it comes back..

Why do you think you need it?

@JaniieJones

Just do some deep breathing and visualisation. Tranquillisers for a vaccination is a bit extreme isn't it?

Bit unfair. Could be a needle phobia or anxiety about leaving the house.

They say you should not drink alcohol around the time of the jab as it could make it less effective so I certainly wouldn’t take a drug like diazepam.

I would firstly talk through your worry with someone and then try breathing exercises to relax.