Valium

Valium, the brand name for diazepam, is part of a group of drugs called benzodiazepines and is used to treat anxiety disorders. The central nervous system depressant has a calming effect on the brain, reduces stress levels and is considered a mild sedative. It is also commonly used to treat seizures, insomnia and muscle spasms. Valium can also be given to help manage withdrawal symptoms from alcohol addiction, including delirium tremens, agitation, tremor or hallucinosis. It works on unbalanced chemicals in the brain that cause anxiety. When used for long periods of time or in large doses, Valium can cause users to build up a tolerance and can be extremely addicting. It is available in tablets containing 2 mg, 5 mg or 10 mg of diazepam. The usual daily dose depends on factors including age and severity of symptoms.

Side Effects With Valium Use

The following side effects are possible with Valium use and are considered to be serious: depressed mood, thoughts of harming yourself or suicidal ideations, confusion, unusual behavior, decreased inhibitions, unusually risky behaviors, hostility, agitation, hallucinations, hyperactivity, tremor, muscle twitches, fainting, lightheadedness, fever, chills, body aches, jaundice or trouble with urination. Less serious side effects include drowsiness, fatigue, insomnia, blurred vision, lack of balance and coordination, slurred speech, muscle weakness, constipation, nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, drooling or loss of interest in sex. Users who have any of the following signs of allergic reaction should get help immediately: difficult breathing, hives or swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue.

Possible Drug Interactions and Warnings on Use

Valium should be used with caution when combined with other substances that depress the central nervous system. Alcohol used in conjunction with Valium can increase the sedative effect. Valium can interact with drugs in these groups: antipsychotics, phenothiazines, anxiolytics, hypnotics, anticonvulsants, narcotic pain medications, anesthetics, barbiturates, sedative antihistamines, MAO inhibitors and other antidepressants. Valium can pass through breast milk and should not be used by women who are nursing. The use of Valium in pregnant women should be weighed against the risk to the fetus. Studies have shown that use of benzodiazepines, especially late in pregnancy, can cause congenital malformations and other developmental problems. Other problems reported with newborns include respiratory and feeding difficulties, hypothermia, flaccidity and withdrawal symptoms.

Valium and Addiction

Because of its potential to be habit forming, people who have had prior alcohol or drug addictions can become dependent more quickly on Valium. Those who are addiction-prone and taking Valium should be monitored closely by a doctor. Once patients develop a physical dependency on Valium, cessation of use will result in withdrawal symptoms which can be difficult to manage without help. Even at prescribed dosages, chronic use of Valium can lead to development of physical dependence.

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