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- What is Valium (diazepam)?
- What brand names are available for Valium (diazepam)?
- Is Valium (diazepam) available as a generic drug?
- Do I need a prescription for Valium (diazepam)?
- What are the uses for Valium (diazepam)?
- Can a person become addicted to Valium (diazepam)
- What are the side effects of Valium (diazepam)?
- What is the dosage for Valium (diazepam)?
- Which drugs or supplements interact with Valium (diazepam)?
- Is Valium (diazepam) safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
- What else should I know about Valium (diazepam)?
What are the uses for Valium (diazepam)?
- Diazepam is used for the treatment of disorders with anxiety.
- Diazepam also is used for the treatment of agitation, tremors, delirium, seizures, and hallucinations resulting from alcohol withdrawal.
- It is used for the treatment of seizures, relief of muscle spasms in some neurological diseases, and for sedation during surgery.
Can a person become addicted to Valium (diazepam)
Warning: Diazepam can lead to addiction (dependency), especially when higher dosages are used over prolonged periods of time. In patients addicted to diazepam or after prolonged use, abrupt discontinuation may cause symptoms of withdrawal such as:
Seizures can occur in more severe cases of withdrawal. Therefore, after extended use, diazepam should be slowly tapered under a doctor's supervision rather than abruptly stopped.
Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 11/29/2016
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