I think they use Valium for people who are tapering their dosage due to its longer effect than other brands, I used it many years ago when I think it was more popular. I now use Ativan for over 20 years and it works well for me but I’m worried about my doctor retiring and the next doctor might not be very helpful for me. I’m a very stressed person and this medication has always helped me to cope but since I was a cancer patient my anxiety is super high and I really need it to keep me grounded, I have a difficult time with antidepressants so it’s not an option.