What is Valium?

Valium is a prescription drug that is used to treat a range of conditions including anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome, trouble sleeping seizures, and restless legs syndrome. You may buy Valium online also for the treatment of muscle spasms. It is a medication of the benzodiazepine family known for its calming effect. Valium works by enhancing the effects of GABA receptors in the brain.

Valium is a brand name of its generic Diazepam. Diazepam was patented in the year 1959 and became the most frequently prescribed medication in the world since its launch in 1963.

Dosage:

You are advised to take Valium by the lowest effective dosage for a short period, as instructed by your doctor.

Here, we have created a list of dosage for different types of problems,

Symptomatic relief in Acute alcohol withdrawal- Valium 10mg, 3 to 4 times for the first 24 hours, reducing to 5 mg 3 to 4 times a day.

Management of anxiety disorder and relief of symptoms of anxiety- 2 mg to 10 mg, 2 to 4 times a day (depending upon the condition)

Adjunctively in Convulsive Disorders- 2 mg to 10 mg, 2 to 4 times daily

Adjunctively for Relief of Skeletal Muscle Spasm- 2 mg to 10 mg, 3 to 4 times a day.

Geriatric Patients, and in the presence of debilitating disease- 2 mg to 2.5 mg, 1 to 2 times a day

Overdosage Or More Frequent Dosage:

You should avoid taking more frequent and overdosage. Taking overdosage of the drug may cause some unwanted effects including,

Change in consciousness

difficult or troubled breathing

irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing

lack of coordination

loss of consciousness

loss of strength or energy

muscle pain or weakness

pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin

sleepiness

unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness, etc.

Side Effects of Valium:

Valium is a prescription drug containing some inactive ingredients. These inactive ingredients may cause some frequent and severe side effects.

You should check with your medical advisor immediately if you have any of the following side effects.