What is Valium (Diazepam)?
Diazepam is a member of the benzodiazepine family.
Benzodiazepines are sedatives that cause dose-related depression of the
central nervous system. They are useful in treating anxiety, insomnia,
seizures, and muscle spasms.
Diazepam is used for the short-term relief of symptoms related to anxiety disorders. Diazepam is also used for the treatment of agitation, tremors, delirium, seizures, and hallucinations as a result of alcohol withdrawal. Diazepam is also used for relief of muscle spasms in certain neurological diseases. Diazepam is used to abort active seizures and can be combined with other drugs in treating severe recurrent seizures.
Diazepam may be taken with or without food. Diazepam is metabolized by the liver and excreted mainly by the kidney. Dosages of diazepam may need to be lowered in patients with abnormal kidney function.
Diazepam is used for the short-term relief of symptoms related to anxiety disorders. Diazepam is also used for the treatment of agitation, tremors, delirium, seizures, and hallucinations as a result of alcohol withdrawal. Diazepam is also used for relief of muscle spasms in certain neurological diseases. Diazepam is used to abort active seizures and can be combined with other drugs in treating severe recurrent seizures.
Diazepam may be taken with or without food. Diazepam is metabolized by the liver and excreted mainly by the kidney. Dosages of diazepam may need to be lowered in patients with abnormal kidney function.
Valium Side effects
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change
in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor
can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Valium.
* More common side effects may include:
Anxiety, drowsiness, fatigue, light-headedness, loss of muscle coordination
* Side effects due to a rapid decrease in dose or abrupt withdrawal from Valium:
Abdominal and muscle cramps, convulsions, sweating, tremors, vomiting
* More common side effects may include:
Anxiety, drowsiness, fatigue, light-headedness, loss of muscle coordination
* Side effects due to a rapid decrease in dose or abrupt withdrawal from Valium:
Abdominal and muscle cramps, convulsions, sweating, tremors, vomiting