Description

Description

The generic name for Valium is diazepam, but is commonly sold as Valium or Diastat. This drug class is an anti-anxiety medication, but also relieves pain after surgery or traumatic events. Essentially it is supposed to calm the body entirely while recovering from something particularly stressful. Individuals that take Valium report feeling high and detached from the world. It inhibits brain activity through a chemical reaction, which is what is needed during stressful times in someones life.

This medicine is commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders ranging from OCD to social anxiety. Generalized anxiety disorder patients may get a small dose of Valium to control the symptoms. It can also treat irritation, body tremors, delirium, seizures, and a number of other muscle problems too. Since it relaxes your body and makes your brain work less, it is effective at alleviating pain that individuals may feel superficially.

Valium should never be taken for longer than absolutely necessary. Long term use of this drug can lead to addiction as well as other problems associated with addiction and withdrawal. Patients commonly feel insomnia, nausea, headaches and migraines, vomiting, sweating, more anxiety on top of their existing conditions, and even seizures. These are similar to the side effects caused by Valium sensitivities as well. If you experience these types of problems then it is best to see your doctor or go to the hospital immediately.

Valium is only available through prescription since it can be particularly dangerous if abused. You can get the pills in 2, 5, and 10mg tablets, through rectal gel, or injection at a hospital or doctor office. Overdosing on Valium can lead to death or severe impairments of the body.

Valium can be a life saver for individuals that suffer heavily from anxiety attacks and panic related problems. Patients may take this medicine on a schedule or only when they have the extreme anxiety feelings creeping up as an attack. Valium medications used in excess will increase the anxiety problems of individuals, so taking smaller doses less often will generally be better for the patient.

Before a surgery Valium may be given to completely relax the body and help the patient fall asleep. When given like this it reduces the pain that the brain can transmit to the nerves, thus allowing the surgery to not affect the individual. Doctors are more likely to give Valium to a patient pre-surgery if they are exceptionally panicked about the impending procedure. It will likely be given through injection, but if the patient is able a pill will be administered. Injections generally activate faster than a pill.