i think that is the spelling anyway my friend says her dr gave it to her before back surgery like a wek before to take before the surgery--i thought it was a sedative for nerves??what all is it used for then?
2007-12-06 15:04:58 · 4 answers · asked by Rainy Day Lady 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's both a sedative / tranquilizer and a muscle relaxant...most likely it was prescribed to help relax the back muscles prior to surgery.
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2007-12-06 15:10:29 · answer #1 · answered by + † + Tobias 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is also a powerful muscle relaxant. They probably wanted to make sure her muscles are not so tense when she has the surgery.
2007-12-06 15:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valium is Diazepam.
2007-12-06 15:08:29 · answer #3 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BENZODIAZAPINE-FAMILY OF DRUGS--FOR GRNERA L NERVOUSNESS THEY CALM YOU DOWN--VERY ADDICTIVE---YOU ARE RIGHT THEY ARE A SEDATIVE FOR NERVES---NOT A PAIN KILLER
LOOK UP THE FAMILY OF DRUGS I TOLD YOU THEY ARE IN
2007-12-08 02:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by DEA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋