Valium (Diazepam)

Valium is used to control the chemical imbalance in the brain. The chemical imbalance causes anxiety. People also take Valium for other medical conditions like alcohol withdrawal symptoms, seizure and muscle spasm.

How to take valium?

It should be swallowed with or without water. It should be taken as per the doctor’s advice. Do not increase or decrease and start or stop, without consulting a doctor. Do not buy Valium online more than what has been prescribed to you. You are not supposed to take the medicine for more than 12 weeks. If the medicine stopped working for you, stop using it and contact the doctor. In such situations, do not increase the dose.

What if you overdose on Valium?

If you forget a dose, do not add it to the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the dose and continue with the schedule. Overdose would not solve the problem but can lead to death in a few conditions. Common symptoms of overdose are:

• loss of balance,
• extreme drowsiness,
• muscle weakness,
• fainting and
• loss of coordination. Sometimes, it might lead to coma too.

If overdosed, seek emergency medical assistance, immediately.

List of Allergic reactions to Valium:

Do not buy Valium, if you are allergic to any other anti-anxiety medicines. If so, there are a lot of chances that you might be allergic to Valium. The most common allergic reactions are,

• Swelling of lips, throat, face or any other body part
• Hives
• Difficulty in breathing

If you experience any of the allergic reactions, stop the medication immediately and seek medical help.

Top most side effects of Valium:

No matter whether it is valium generic or valium brand that you buy, you would be affected by certain side effects. The mild side effects need not be brought to the doctor’s attention as they would wear off when your body gets used to the medicine.

Mild Side effects

• Feeling tired
• Drowsiness
• Spinning sensation
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Slurred speech
• Blurred vision
• Double vision
• Loss of interest in sex
• Dry mouth
• Mild skin rash
• Drooling
• Itching

If these symptoms persist for a very long time, get medical attention. The severe side effects are to be brought to the notice of the doctor immediately.

severe side effects

• Little or no urination
• Loss of bladder control
• Painful urination
• Seizure
• Lightheadedness
• Tremor
• Shallow breathing
• Suicidal thoughts and hallucination
• Depression or other changes in the behavior
• Unusual thoughts

Precautions to be taken while on Valium

When you are prescribed valium, you would be provided with a set of instructions and it is essential to follow those instructions.

List of instructions to adhere to while on Valium

• Do not consume alcohol or grapefruit juice, while under the medication.
• Do not get Valium online more than what was prescribed.
• Do not break or dissolve the medicine
• Do not mix with any liquid. It has to be taken, as a whole tablet.
• It should not be used in children less than 6 months.

Do not take Valium if you have

• Acute alcohol intoxication
• Glaucoma
• History of drug abuse or addiction
• Renal disease
• Liver disease
• Respiratory depression, pulmonary impairment, and respiratory arrest
• Seizure
• Depression
• Hypertension
• Shock or coma
• Obesity
• Psychosis
• Hyperkinetic syndrome of childhood
• Paradoxical reaction

Important Note:

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or have become pregnant during the course of medicine, inform the doctor immediately. Consult the doctor about breastfeeding, when using this medicine. If expired, do not use the medicine. Do not share the medicine with someone who has the same symptoms.