what is Valium?

Question

who takes it, why, what does it do, is it addictive etc?

Answer 1

its diazepam. its a prescription drug called an anxiolytic, it helps anxiety/dpression/getting people to sleep. It is a benzodiazepine and it is addictive.

Answer 2

Valium is a antidepressant drug, it is given to calm people down, relax them. Yes it is addictive. 40 years ago doctors thought it was the wonder drug. If you went to the doctors feeling a little bit down, or if you had marriage problems, or were stressed caring for the family ,or stressed at work, they would dole out the Valium. Thousands of people got hooked on it. Some 20 years later they realised that Valium was addictive and had long term side affects. They then started to withdraw it, people were weaned off it by gradually reducing the dose until they could manage without it. People had been getting repeat presciptions from their doctors for 20 years. I think it is still used as a mild sedative and relaxant in certain cases, but now they monitor it so people don't become dependant on it.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

This, along with your other question, is very disturbing.

If you're thinking about overdosing, I'll just say that it's very difficult to overdose on Valium alone. Benzodiazepines are among the least toxic medications in existance.

And benzos can make you depressed as a side effect. The doctor who invented Valium refused to take it himself because it made him depressed.

Answer 4

Valium is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders and for short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

It is also used to relieve the symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal, to relax muscles, to relieve the uncontrolled muscle movements caused by cerebral palsy and paralysis of the lower body and limbs, to control involuntary movement of the hands (athetosis), to relax tight, aching muscles, and, along with other medications, to treat convulsive disorders such as epilepsy.

Valium can be habit-forming or addictive. You may experience withdrawal symptoms if you stop using this drug abruptly

Answer 5

Valium ( Diazepam, T-Quil, Valrelease )

Valium (diazepam) is an anti-anxiety agent (benzodiazepine) used primarily for short-term relief of mild to moderate anxiety and the associated nervousness and tension. It may also be used to treat symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal, to help control epilepsy or to relieve muscle spasms. Valium (diazepam) affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety, seizures and muscle spasms. Valium (diazepam) may also be used for other purposes.

CLASS: Benzodiazepines.
Generic name: Diazepam.
Type: Anti anxiety.

Answer 6

valium is another name for Diazepam.It is mainly used to treat anxiety and insomnia.It can also be used in the emergency treatment of epilepsy and to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms.Valium can be habit forming if taken regularly.If taken for more than 2 weeks,users should never stop their treatment suddenly as this may cause withdrawal symptoms including anxiety, sweating, and rarely, following high doses, fits

Answer 7

Moody Dear! i really think you need to go talk to someone. i am worried about the questions you are posting. first suicide then wanting to know about valium , hon do your self a favor and call someone. your life is very valuable.

Answer 8

it is something to calm you. It is a downer. Yes you can become addicted to them. they would help someone with nerver problems or someone with panic and anexity

Answer 9

very addictive people take it for there nerves Dr don't normally give this drug out very often

Answer 10

i take it and it's the best ever!! it's highly addictive i take it for anxiety. it relaxes u. better than xanax