| What is Valium?
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Valium is a sedative that cause dose-related depression of the central nervous system.
It is useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms. |
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| Why is Valium taken?
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Valium is used for the short-term relief of symptoms related to anxiety disorders.
Valium is also used for the treatment of agitation, tremors, delirium, seizures, and hallucinations as a result of alcohol withdrawal.
Valium is also used for relief of muscle spasms in certain neurological diseases.
Valium is used to abort active seizures and can be combined with other drugs in treating severe recurrent seizures. |
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| How often is Valium taken?
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Valium may be taken with or without food. Valium is metabolized by the liver and excreted mainly by the kidney. Dosages of
Valium may need to be lowered in patients with abnormal kidney function. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Valium?
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The most frequent side effects of Valium are drowsiness, fatigue, and ataxia (loss of balance). Rarely,
Valium causes a paradoxical reaction with excitability, muscle spasm, lack of sleep, and rage. Confusion, depression, speech problems, and double vision are also rare side effects of
Valium. |
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