Valium
® (
diazepam) is a medicine commonly used for treating alcohol withdrawal,
anxiety, muscle spasms, and
seizures. It is available by prescription only and comes in several different forms and strengths.
Valium pills are available in three strengths, including 2 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg. The medication is also available as an oral liquid and an injection. When used orally, it is usually taken three or four times a day (or sometimes more or less often, depending on the particular condition being treated).
The medicine is part of a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain chemical in the brain that is naturally calming. Valium and other benzodiazepines have been shown to help relax muscles, stop
seizures, reduce anxiety, cause sleepiness, and impair short-term memory.
(Click Valium for more information on when and how to take Valium pills, to find out more about the effects of this medication, and for a list of possible side effects that may occur with treatment.)
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