Can I drive after taking 5mg diazepam?

If you take diazepam and feel sleepy, do not drive or use tools or machines. Do not drink alcohol while taking diazepam. It can make you sleep very deeply. You may have breathing problems and difficulty waking up.

How long does Valium take to peak?

After oral administration >90% of diazepam is absorbed and the average time to achieve peak plasma concentrations is 1 – 1.5 hours with a range of 0.25 to 2.5 hours. Absorption is delayed and decreased when administered with a moderate fat meal.

How long does it take for 2mg Valium to wear off?

The effects of Valium last around 4-6 hours; however it has a very long half life (20-70 hours – time taken to clear 50% of the medicine from the body) which means that it may take up to six weeks to be totally excreted by the body.

Can you legally drive on Valium?

Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Valium affects you. Valium may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some people and therefore may affect alertness.