Generic Valium 5 mg

Overview

Valium 5 mg is a brand-name prescription-only medication drug which is used for the treatment of seizures, anxiety and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It’s also available in its generic variant called Diazepam. Valium belongs to a class of drugs called Benzodiazepines.

This drug has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the conditions like anxiety disorders, spasticity related to upper motor neuron disorders, adjunct therapy for muscle spasms, preoperative anxiety relief, etc.

Doses of Valium Drug:

The Brand name medication Valium comes with the imprint DAN 5619 5 with yellow color is available as Oral Tablet
for, with Dosage strength – 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg.

The healthcare professional’s recommended dosage of Valium would vary depending on several factors, including the nature and intensity of the ailment one is treating with Valium, the kind of Benzodiazepines one uses, other health issues one could be experiencing.

The medical healthcare provider will usually start the patient on a low dosage and gradually increase it until it reaches the level that works the best for the patient. However, only consume the dosage that the healthcare expert recommends to. He/she would tell you which medication dosage would work best for you.

Uses:

Valium 5 mg medication is used to treat anxiety, seizures, stiffness and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The drug is also used to treat muscle spasms and acts as a sedation before any medical procedures. It acts by calming the brain and nerves.

It can be used as part of a combination therapy on an experimental basis, meaning that it cannot be consumed alone.

Valium 5 mg Side Effects:

Common side effects of Valium 5 mg include:

• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Weakness in muscles
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Ataxia
• Fatigue
• Tremor
• Excessive saliva
• Dry mouth

Stop the use of the medicine and consult a healthcare professional if one experiences any of the symptoms mentioned below:

• Seizures (Increase in severity and frequency)
• Depression
• Vertigo
• Confusion
• Slurred speech
• Blurred vision
• Memory Loss
• Suicidal thoughts
• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Hallucinations
• Euphoria
• Liver problems
• Increased muscle spasms
• Not able to hold or control urine
• Decreased or increased sex drive
• Unable to urinate or trouble when urinating
• Alcohol withdrawal symptoms (Tremors, Abdominal cramps, Convulsions, etc.)

Precautions:

Before consuming the medicine, inform a healthcare provider regarding medical history related to muscle disease, mental/mood disorders, lung/breathing problems, family or personal history of overuse or addiction to drugs or alcohol, liver disease, glaucoma, and kidney disease.

One must not get pregnant while using Valium. It might harm an unborn baby. Newborn babies of mothers who use this medication may experience symptoms such as shallow breathing, shaking, nonstop crying, or trouble feeding. If one becomes pregnant, he/she must consult a healthcare expert right away to know more about the risks of this medicine.

Valium passes into breast milk and might cause adverse effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, it is not recommended to breastfeed while in use of this drug.