Valium.

Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine drug that is used for the treatment of anxiety, it works by restoring the balance of chemicals in your brain making it possible to manage your anxiety disorder very effectively. In some cases this medicine is also prescribed for the treatment of symptoms experienced during alcohol withdrawal such as shakiness ns hallucinations. Tell your doctor about any health problems you have as some of them may prevent you from safely taking Valium. For example, you are not supposed to take this medicine if you have sleep apnea, a history of an allergic reaction to diazepam, severe liver disease, myasthenia gravis, narrow-angle glaucoma, or a severe breathing problem. Valium is not intended from long-term treatment and is not recommended for longer than 4 months in a row. If you think you need to be taking Valium for longer than that – talking to your health care provider is recommended to see if this is the kind of treatment you need and will benefit from. When you stop taking Valium after using it for quite some time withdrawal symptoms are possible such as tremor, sweating, vomiting, muscle cramps, unusual thoughts or behavior, or stomach pain. Therefore, gradual withdrawal is recommended.