Valium (Diazepam) 10mg Tablets

Description

Valium (Diazepam) 10mg is used for the short-term relief of symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety or alcohol withdrawal (such as agitation).

Valium (Diazepam) 10mg is also used for the reduction of muscle spasms. It works by slowing down the nerves in the brain.

Valium (Diazepam) 10mg is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasms, and certain types of seizures.

Dosage of Valium

As with all medications, follow your Valium prescription instructions exactly. It is available in two formulations:

Diazepam Tablet: Taken orally 2 to 4 times daily. Tablets are available in 2mg, 5mg, and 10mg doses.
Diazepam Oral Solution: Taken mixed with liquid or soft food like applesauce or pudding. Use the calibrated dropper to measure the dosage. Take the full amount prescribed at once; do not pre-mix and store for future use. The solution contains small amounts of alcohol.

The dosage — 2mg to 10mg taken 1 to 4 times daily — varies depending on the condition treated, and age of the patient. Doctors may recommend starting with a lower dosage for elderly patients or patients with advanced liver or other debilitating disease who may be particularly sensitive to benzodiazepines.

Some patients develop a tolerance to diazepam. Do not increase the dosage without discussing it with your doctor. Your doctor should periodically reassess if the treatment is still useful. Long-term treatment with diazepam increases the risk of dependence, and may cause difficulty when terminating treatment. After an extended period without symptoms, a patient may work with his or her doctor to taper off the medication gradually.

Interactions Associated with Valium (Diazepam) 10mg

Before taking Valium, discuss all other active prescription medications with your doctor. You should not take diazepam if you are taking the following medications, which can have a serious drug interaction:

Clozapine
Fluvoxamine
Sodium oxybate
Certain over-the-counter, prescription medications, and supplements can increase the risk of side effects or the levels of diazepam in the body including: alcohol, antihistamines, pain relievers, muscle relaxants, or other drugs that promote sleep and relieve anxiety.

How Valium (Diazepam) 10mg Treats Panic Disorder

Valium (Diazepam) 10mg impacts the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, neurotransmitters in the brain that are connected to the regulation of sleep, relaxation, and anxiety. When influencing the GABA receptors, Valium then slows down the central nervous system (CNS). This action decreases your feelings of nervousness and agitation and produces a sense of calm and relaxation. In this way, Valium also helps lessen the intensity of panic attacks and other anxiety symptoms.

Valium (Diazepam) 10mg is a fast-acting medication that quickly helps lower anxiety and other symptoms of panic disorder. Valium gets into your system rapidly, but can also build up over time, which can sometimes make it challenging to find the most effective and safe dose of Valium (Diazepam) 10mg.
Who Should Not Take Valium
Valium should not be given to children under the age of six months. Also, patients with sleep apnea, serious difficulty breathing, severe liver disease, or myasthenia gravis (a condition that causes weakness in your muscles) should use significant caution when taking this drug.

If you have glaucoma, it’s possible that you should not take diazepam. Make sure you know whether you have open-angle glaucoma (where Valium use is okay) or acute narrow-angle glaucoma (where Valium should not be used). Contact us if you are not sure which type of glaucoma you have.