Valium use
Valium is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine family, the same family that includes alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), flurazepam (Dalmane), and others. Valium and other benzodiazepines act by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter (a chemical that nerve cells use to communicate with each other) that inhibits activity in the brain. It is believed that excessive activity in the brain may lead to anxiety or other psychiatric disorders.
Valium treats stress and anxiety disorders. Valium also is used for the treatment of agitation, tremors, delirium, seizures, and hallucinations that can result from alcohol withdrawal other dependencies. It is also known for the treatment of seizures and liberation of muscle spasms in some neurological maladies.
Valium forms
Tablets: 2, 5, and 10 mg. Solution: 5 mg/ml. Injection: 5 mg/ml. Rectal Gel: 2.5, 10, and 20 mg.
Valium dosage
Valium can be prescribed with or without food. It is all the matter of your own choice and health state. It is not recommended to be consumed without food if you have a problem with liver or kidneys. The commonly known Valium dose is 2-10 mg given 2-4 times daily. The usual rectal dose is 0.2-0.5 mg/kg and depends on the age of the patient.
Missed dose
Please try to keep up with your medical schedule. It is important to use this treatment on time. But if you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a few doses at the same time. It can be harmful and damaging to your body.
Valium storage
Valium is to be kept at room temperature, 15-30°C (59-86°F). Keep out of dry warm places. Do not let kids or pets come near the drug.
Valium warnings and precautions
Alcohol or medications that cause sedation may add to the sedative effects of Valium. Patients taking benzodiazepines should avoid such combinations. Cimetidine (Tagamet), ketoconazole (Nizoral), omeprazole (Prilosec, Rapinex), fluvoxamine (Luvox), and fluoxetine (Prozac) may prolong the effects of diazepam by inhibiting liver enzymes that break down Valium. Dosages may need to be decreased when these drugs are used with Valium.
Valium side-effects
Feelings of fatigue, drowsiness and ataxia (loss of balance) are most common among the patients that are treated with Valium.
Speech problems, headaches, nausea, vomiting, sweating and insomnia are rarely among Valium treatment symptoms. You should advice your doctor if you need a special recommendation or medical advice upon Valium. Do not exceed your normal Valium dose. It is easy to become Dependant on it as it gives you a nice positive feeling. Still, remember to treat it as a drug that it is. If you are planning to stop using Valium for this or that reason, please seek for doctor’s supervision.
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