Is 10mg of Valium enough for an MRI scan?

Question

I hurt my knee and have to go in for a second mri tomorrow because the first one wasn't clear. This time, the doctor prescribed 10mg of Valium before the scan. I've never had Valium before. Will it make me sleep or keep me completely still from moving my knee? I'm definitely nervous and agitated because I want to know already what's going on with my knee. That's why I'm hoping that this Valium will knock me out or keep me still.

Answer 1

Terry and especially Some guy are not correct about Valium (diazepam).



What your doctor prescribed is basically perfect for what you need. Is it 10 mg to take by mouth or are getting an IV? If it is IV it will be much stronger. If it is a pill it is best to take it about 1hr before although it should start to work after about 20 min.



First thing to know about Valium and related drugs (called benzodiazepines) is that people have very different reactions to them. Like with alcohol some people have a naturally high tolerance and need more medication for a significant effect. Since you have not taken Valium before (and I assume you have not or only rarely taken a similar drug) it should be fairly strong. It could "knock you out," it is impossible to be sure, or it could just as easily cause you to feel very relaxed, calm and a bit tired. It would be extremely rare for a person who has not taken drugs like Valium to experience little or nothing. So your anxiety and agitation should be relieved.



The other thing is that Valium is an FDA approved muscle relaxant, in fact it is often considered to be one of the most effective muscle relaxants. Regardless of the sedation your spasms will likely be gone or greatly reduced. Normally doctors use drugs that are shorter acting like Ativan (lorazepam) but in your case the muscle relaxant effect is very important so Valium is the obvious choice. It does not paralyze you are anything like that it basically will only effect the spasms. If you spasms have been as bad as you describe I am surprised they did not give you a muscle relaxant already.



The other people may be correct about the fact that Valium is not extremely potent but it is an excellent choice in many situations. I can't think of a single doctor to ever use Xanax for an MRI.

Answer 2

Normal Dose Valium

Answer 3

definitely do not listen to some guy. 10mg is a high dose of Valium especially if you've never had it before. I'm surprised that the doctor didn't do less.

mathieu is spot on with his answer, if you going to listen to anyone listen to him

Answer 4

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Answer 5

stop playing games and lie there for the 30 minutes the scan takes. the 10 mg will help relax you but won't cause any major effect. how did you hurt your knee? your knee will get better, if you are young 20, it will get better fast, slower if you are older. if it needs surgery no big deal. people rip their knees to pieces and recover just fine.