Diazepam (Valium)

Diazepam, Short Description

Diazepam, first marketed as Valium, is a medication of the benzodiazepine family that typically produces a calming effect. It is prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. It is sometimes used with other medications to treat seizures and may cause dependence. Misuse of this drug can lead to overdose or death.

The medication comes in various brand names; Valium, Diazepam Intensol, Diastat, Diastat AcuDial.

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Side Effects of Diazepam

These side effects may occur:

blurred vision
clumsiness or unsteadiness
constipation
dizziness or lightheadedness
drowsiness
headache
muscle weakness
slurred speech

Other more serious side effects are:

anxiety or agitation
confusion
falls and fractures
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
hallucinations (seeing or hearing things not there)
memory loss
mood or behaviour changes (e.g., aggression, rage, anxiety, or excitation)
nightmares
signs of depression (e.g., poor concentration, changes in weight, changes in sleep, decreased interest in activities, thoughts of suicide)

People with a history of alcohol or drug abuse have a high risk of abuse or addiction.

Symptoms of overdose

Change in consciousness
difficult or troubled breathing
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
lack of coordination
loss of consciousness
loss of strength or energy
muscle pain or weakness
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
sleepiness
unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness.

Diazepam and alcohol

High amounts of Valium are required to overdose. Mixing Valium and alcohol or other drugs increase the risk of overdose. And, when mixed, it heightens the effects of both drugs.

Dangerous side effects can result when both are mixed. Alcohol and Valium are both depressants. Valium intensifies the intoxication from alcohol. There are dangers because the person may not realize that they are drinking more than they normally do safely. Which can induce alcohol poisoning. Here are more outcomes of mixing Valium and alcohol:

alcohol poisoning
dizziness
drowsiness
loss of consciousness
shallow breathing
impaired coordination
memory problems
overdose

If you or a loved one has an abuse issue with Diazepam, call our referral counsellors for help finding an affordable private drug rehab center in Canada.

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