I have been in two HORRIBLE car accidents first at the end of October, and the second at the end of December. I am still in insane pain and am prescribed valium 5mg 4x per day and hydrocodone 5mg also 4x per day…

until yesterday when he added an additional two 5mg norco pills per day (how generous……) the valium was intended to relax my muscles which I’m sure it does but I noticed a shift (minimal but noticeable) in my anxiety. Just not necessarily at the conservative dosage he has me on. (I have experimented with a higher dose and KNOW it helps tremendously) This doctor refuses to up my valium and wants to add this busprione. I’m concerned. Thoughts?

I have an appointment to see a private practitioner recommended to me by a family friend who has seen him for 12+ years but I can’t see him until August 4th…this family friend has told me that that this doctor believes that valium is “good medicine”. And is sure that he will treat me adequately for my pain as well as anxiety. 

I was also diagnosed at 7 with severe anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and adhd which my dad refused to let me get treatment for because “she doesn’t need pills to make her stupider”. He only believes in whiskey. This new doctor is also certified to diagnose adhd. So I’m supposed to pick up and start this prescription of the busprione *today* but the side effects freak me out…

Anyone have any GOOD stories about this med? Or general advice?

Thank you…