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Old 10-28-2012, 04:59 PM
 
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is driving a car for 1/2 mile(dentist to my place) after taking 5 mg valium for a dental procedure illegal? I could go on and on but I just want to word this briefly. I want to avoid having to take a cab back and forth. i could walk but im a little lazy. a co worker told me if it were her and only 1/2 mile., she would drive

i had a petscan for cancer a few weeks ago. although i took a cab back and forth cause the place was 6 miles away, i didn't feel that tired.

just curious what others think and no, i have never driven after taking a sedative

the valium is due to my suffering from panic attacks since last year which have caused me to cancel several appointments
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Old 10-28-2012, 05:16 PM
 
Location: Georgia, USA
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Split the difference.

Walk to the office, get there 30 minutes early and take the Valium.

Have the procedure, then decide whether to walk home or take a cab afterwards.

Half a mile is what, a ten minute walk? The exercise might even help with the anxiety.

Alternatively, ask a friend to drive you there and back.
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Old 10-28-2012, 05:46 PM
 
Location: The Circle City. Sometimes NE of Bagdad.
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No problem, do it all the time for dental and other medical procedures.
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Old 10-28-2012, 05:57 PM
 
Location: Indianapolis
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Take a cab or walk.....
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Old 10-28-2012, 06:15 PM
 
Location: NJ
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Just walk.
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Old 10-28-2012, 07:48 PM
 
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i get the message!!
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Old 10-28-2012, 08:41 PM
 
Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
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is driving a car for 1/2 mile(dentist to my place) after taking 5 mg valium for a dental procedure illegal?
It is in California. You would get sighted for VC 23152(a) DUI with no BAC. I know someone who has gotten sighted for exactly that two times. I guess he didn't learn his lesson the first time.
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Old 10-28-2012, 11:30 PM
 
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5mg for half an hour is OK. Any longer and you'll need a larger dose.

Maybe ask over in the Florida forum.
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Old 10-29-2012, 07:15 AM
 
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well, you take the 5 mg pill 30 mins prior to the procedure. last time the pill kicked in in about 20 mins after i took it for the petscan. this procedure won't be any more than 15-30 mins so by the time i leave, the valium will not have worn off. but i think i will just walk over and then decide if i would walk back or cab it like suzy said

just a side question tho wouldn't you actually have to be stopped for committing a crime for them to test your blood? even if stopped for a minor violation if the cop shined a flashlight in your eyes would they show evidence of valium?
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Old 10-29-2012, 07:43 AM
 
Location: Victoria TX
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When I saw the title, I thought this was going to be about fuel economy. That is about 200,000 miles per gallon, using a valium additive in the tank.
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