Valium, known by its active ingredient Diazepam, is a widely used drug from the group of benzodiazepines. It is used to treat a variety of conditions such as anxiety disorders, muscle spasms, seizures, and is also used as a sedative.
Diazepam acts by enhancing the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This results in decreased neural activity, sedative and anxiolytic effects, and promotes muscle relaxation and decreased seizure activity. Diazepam is well absorbed, rapidly reaches peak blood concentrations and has a relatively long half-life, which provides prolonged action.
Special Precautions:
The medical use of Diazepam and its analogs should be done only according to the enclosed instructions and the doctor's direction. It is usually used in such diseases:
Valium (Diazepam) rarely causes dependence, if it is used correctly. In the therapeutic dose, it perfectly copes with the management of many disorders in mental and emotional deviations.
Due to the fact that the drug causes relaxation, it can be used by addicts for euphoria and in order to replace the psychotropic substance, which may be temporarily unavailable to them. But in this case, Valium (Diazepam) causes dependence quickly, at the same time acting destructively on the body. With prolonged and uncontrolled use, tolerance will build up.
To get the same sensations, a person increases the dose, taking many times more of the drug, resulting in a variety of complications:
When the first signs of Diazepam use as a drug appear, you need to call the number on our website and consult. An experienced specialist will tell you what should be done in each specific case.
If you (or someone else) have taken many tablets at once, or you suspect that a child may have swallowed tablets, go to the nearest emergency room or tell your doctor immediately.
In the event of an overdose, you may experience awkwardness and loss of coordination, feelings of drowsiness or deep sleep, speech problems, irregular or slow heartbeat, uncontrolled eye movements, muscle weakness, or agitation. Severe overdose may result in coma (lack of consciousness), impaired reflexes, and difficulty breathing.
Side Effects:
When drug dependence appears, adequate therapy is required. A person cannot get rid of it on his own, as withdrawal, deterioration of the condition, depression occur when the drug is canceled. Complex treatment consists of detoxification in the case of using Diazepam as a drug, or gradually cancel the drug if it is used to treat a certain disease. Withdrawal should be done under the supervision of a doctor, usually recommending a 20% dose reduction every three days. If a person's illness requires adequate treatment, the specialist will review the treatment and replace the tranquilizer.
Valium (Diazepam) is an effective and versatile medication that can help treat a variety of conditions related to anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. However, its use requires careful medical supervision and adherence to recommended instructions to avoid possible risks of addiction, side effects, and interactions with other substances. It is always important to seek medical advice and guidance.