Valium is the brand name of drug Diazepam, and it helps in treating anxiety disorder, alcohol withdrawals, or muscle spasms. Valium works by affecting the brain chemicals that may be unbalanced in the people with anxiety. 

Diazepam may be used for the other purposes that are not listed here. Moreover, it is a prescription medicine that may be illegal to use without a prescription of a doctor. 

Important Information

Never use the medication of Valium if you are allergic to it or other similar medicines such as Xanax, Klonopin, or others. Do not use the drug if you have myasthenia gravis, liver/lung disease, narrow-angle glaucoma, etc.

Misuse of the medication can cause addiction, overdose, or severe health issues. It is not a safe medicine to use in children.

Additionally, fatal side effects may happen if someone uses it with alcohol, narcotics, or opioids that can cause drowsiness.

However, to reduce the risk of side effects, take medicine with proper instructions of a doctor. 

Before starting the medication

Make sure with your doctor that you are not allergic to the Valium or other similar drugs.

Tell your doctor if you have:

• myasthenia gravis;
• severe liver disease;
• severe breathing problem;
• insomnia;
• sleep apnea; or
• alcoholism, or addiction to drugs that are similar to diazepam.

Also, tell your doctor if you ever had:

• Glaucoma;
• Asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, COPD, or other breathing problems;
• Kidney or liver disease;
• Epilepsy, a seizure disorder;
• A drug or alcohol addiction;
• Mental illness; or,
• Depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

Besides, do not this medication to anyone without a doctor’s advice.

How to use the medication of Valium?

Take the medication with proper instructions of your doctor because misuse can be habit-forming. Moreover, do not use Valium for more than four months; it can be addictive if you applied for a prolonged period.

Besides, measure the liquid form of this medicine carefully or do not use the usual spoon for measuring. Doing so can become an overdose. 

While using the treatment, you may need some blood tests at the doctor’s office. Doing so can also reduce the risk of side effects.

Additionally, store the medication at room temperature or in a cool/dry place. Besides, do not use the leftover pill, swallow the capsule whole each time. Do not try to crush, chew, or bite the tablet. 

However, side effects may happen if the person uses the medication without advice or abruptly.

Side effects 

Common side effects may include:

• drowsiness;
• tired feeling;
• muscle weakness; or
• loss of coordination.

It is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor immediately for medical service about side effects. You can also report the side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.