Valium is a benzodiazepine that is commonly used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and muscular spasms. This brand-name medicine, on the other hand, can be expensive and is not usually covered by health insurance. For those looking for a less expensive alternative to Valium, Diazepam, the generic form, may be a choice. Generic Valium has been found to have identical effectiveness to brand-name Valium, other from its cheaper cost.
How much to take
Take Valium precisely as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe the number of Valium tablets you should take each day.
Depending on age and the ailment being treated, the dose varies from person to person. The typical adult dose ranges from 5 to 40 mg per day. Children, the elderly, and people who are terminally ill may need to take fewer pills.
How long to take Valium
Valium should only be used for brief periods of time (for example, 2-4 weeks). Unless your doctor advises otherwise, long-term use is not suggested. The usage of benzodiazepines can lead to addiction to the drug.
If you forget to take Valium
If your next dose is approaching, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when it is due. Otherwise, take it as soon as you recall and then resume your regular schedule.
To make up for a missing dose, do not take a double dose. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you’re unsure about skipping a dosage.
In case of an overdose
If you or someone else thinks they may have taken too much Valium, call your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for assistance, or go to the local hospital’s Accident & Emergency department. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may require immediate medical assistance.
You may feel drowsy, weary, disoriented, dizzy, have difficulty breathing, feel weak, or even unconscious if you take too much Valium.