Diazepam also known as Valium
Diazepam, also known as Valium, is a benzodiazepine which can be used to treat anxiety and sleep problems.
Name
of the medication: Diazepam ("Die-A-zi-pam")
Brand name: Valium ("VAL-ee-um")
Type of medication: Benzodiazepine
Diazepam:
What are the best ways to use it?
TabletsTablets in the following strengths: 2mg-5mg and 10mg
Liquids:2mg in 5ml
Injections:10mg in 2ml
Rectal tubes (enemas):Units of 2.5mg, 10mg, and 5mg
What
are the uses of it?
The doctor can prescribe diazepam to you if you're 18 years old or older. This
is a licensed medicine to treat anxiety and insomnia (sleep disorders), or to
calm you down before a dental procedure. Also, diazepam has anticonvulsant
qualities and can be used to treat seizures (fits).
Research
on its effectiveness and use in young adults under 18 years old is limited. However,
there is less research on its use and effectiveness in young people under 18.
Side
effects
As
with all medications, diazepam may cause side effects. In some cases, these can
be severe.
The
majority of side effects are mild and should resolve within a few days.
If
they don't, you should see your doctor.
You
should not stop taking the tablet until you speak to your doctor. Otherwise,
you could experience withdrawal symptoms.
Only
take diazepam as prescribed by your doctor
Regular
use of diazepam will give you the best results. This information may not
be on your packet or bottle label. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist
to confirm.
Diazepam
is prescribed to some people to be taken only a few times per day. If this
is you, you should choose times that you can remember to take the medication
such as when you brush your teeth or at mealtimes.
For
example, before an operation, some people only need diazepam one time.
Normally,
diazepam should not be taken for more than 4 weeks.
You
should not take diazepam before you go to bed if you're taking it to aid you in
sleeping.
You
can take Diazepam before or after eating. Take the tablets whole and drink
some water. If chewed they can taste bitter.
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