Valium® (
diazepam) is a prescription medicine commonly used for the treatment of
anxiety. It is not intended for treating "everyday anxiety" and is recommended only for short-term use. The medication can also be used to relieve symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal, treat muscle spasms due to cerebral palsy or other disorders, and stop
seizures (when used along with other
seizure medications).
Healthcare providers may occasionally recommend
off-label Valium indications as well. Off-label uses of this medication can include the treatment of
insomnia, agitation, and benzodiazepine withdrawal (which is due to stopping a benzodiazepine medication too quickly).
Valium has not been adequately studied in children younger than six months old. Talk to your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using Valium in children.
(Click Valium Uses to learn more about approved Valium indications and for information on how this prescription drug works for various conditions.)
