Valium for shaky handsweek I was switched from Ambien CR due to side-effects to a small dose of Valium. . It came back normal and gave me valium (which I reacted to), and told me it was stress. My symptoms became worse, trembling legs, shaky hands, loss of appetite,and I have . I got the shaky hands (knees and legs too) and pounding heart prior to presentations. . Shaky hands; Depressed breathing; Difficulty concentrating; Memory loss; Excessive breathingWithdrawl symptoms include rapid heartb... more