It is possible to develop withdrawal from Valium® (diazepam) if you stop taking the medication too abruptly. Withdrawal from this medication could cause symptoms such as nausea or vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound, panic attacks, and insomnia. Since Valium withdrawal can be very dangerous, it is important that you talk to your healthcare provider before you stop treatment. In order to avoid potentially serious withdrawal symptoms, your healthcare provider may choose to wean you off the drug slowly.
(Click Valium Withdrawal for more information on what to expect from a withdrawal from Valium and for a more complete list of possible withdrawal symptoms. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on Valium.)
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