Valium 5mg

Valium 5mg is an anticonvulsant drug, used in treating symptoms such as anxiety, muscle spasm, and alcohol withdrawals. Its generic name is Diazepam, it comes from the class of drugs which are known as “benzodiazepines.” 

Valium 5 mg is lower strength medicine, and it is mainly prescribed at the beginning of the medication. It is an addictive drug that manages a person’s physical and mental dependence towards it (if misused, overdosed, or taken for a longer time than prescribed).

Valium 5 mg can give its side effects if someone suddenly stops its

medication. If you want to stop the prescription of Valium 5 mg, ask your doctor first; he will gradually adjust your dosage to stop the medicine.

Uses

Valium 5 mg is used primarily in treating:

• Anxiety disorder
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Alcohol withdrawal
• Muscle spasm
• Preoperative sedation
• Adjunct prior to endoscopic procedures, and
• Seizures

The drug Valium 5 mg is an addictive drug, and if overdose, it can become fatal for the health. The person who is suffering from the above mention conditions should ask his doctor before starting the medication of Valium 5 mg. Before starting the medicine, tell your doctor about your allergies, family diseases, suicidal attempts (if any), mood swings, or other mental health problems.

Description of Valium 5 mg

Valium 5 mg is an anticonvulsant drug used in treating anxiety or alcohol withdrawal mainly.

It is a white circular oral tablet that comes in a pack of 30 tablets, ten tablets in each. 

Dosage

For Anxiety: 15 to 20 mg in divided daily doses.

Muscle spasms: Typically 2 to 15 mg daily in divided doses.

Alcohol withdrawal: Typically 5 to 20 mg daily in divided doses.

For surgical procedure: 5 mg before the operation.

For epilepsy: 2 to 60 mg daily in divided doses or as prescribed.

Side effects of Valium 5 mg

• Constipation
• Headache
• Sense of imbalance
• Sleepiness
• Indigestion
• Irregular heartbeat
• Nervousness
• Itching or rashes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Convulsions
• Shortness of breath
• Unsteady walk
• Agitation
• Skin rashes
• Loss of Appetite

These are some frequent or severe side effects of valium 5 mg that can happen during the medication or if the drug is misused.

If you feel such symptoms during the medication, call 911 immediately.

Instructions

• Do not take the medication of valium 5 mg if you have an allergy to Diazepam.
• If you disease Myasthenia gravis, then this medicine is not recommended for you.
• Do not use it if you have Narrow-angle glaucoma; it may worsen your condition.
• Do not use this medication without a prescription.
• Do not use Valium 5 mg while breastfeeding or pregnancy.