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Valium is a Central Nervous System depressant. Valium is the band name of the general drug diazepam, and is in the benzodiazepine family along with xanax and similar drugs. It is commonly used and prescribed to treat anziety or sleep disorders, as well as the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. However it is addictive and one who takes it regularly can form a dependence on it which case larger dose would need to be taken to acheive the same desired effect. Some street names or slang terms for Valium are "BLues", "V's Blues", "Ludes" and "Drunk PIlls".
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∙ 16y agoAS FAR AS 1961 THIS DRUG HAS BEEN USED AS A CRUTCH TO GET YOU OVER A STRESSFUL PERIOD BUT IT IS VERY ADDICTIVE AN INFORMATIVE ANSWER VALIUM, brand name for DIAZEPAM, has many uses. It is classified as a benzodiazepine that works on the central nervous system. It is used as a muscle relaxant, generally for muscle spasms, it is used as an antianxiety agent, it is used for acute alcohol withdrawl and before an edoscopic procedure as well as preoperative sedation. In addition, Valium is used in combination with other medications to control seziures. Also, it is used to control severe recurrent seziures as well as controlling a patient who is experiencing status epilepticus. It can be given P.O. (orally), I.V. (intravenously), I.M. (intramuscularly), or in certain cases, P.R. (rectally).. Valium is a class IV controlled substance, and may be addictive. It should be prescribed and used with care. <<
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∙ 14y agoDiazepam is used for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety. Diazepam may also be used to relieve agitation, shakiness, and hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal and relieve certain types of muscle spasms. It may also be used to treat seizures, insomnia, and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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∙ 14y agoDepends on what the problem is.. But if it's pain.. Definetaly.
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Diazephan or diazepam?
diazepam ( croatian: apaurin,normabel..)
You took 4 5mg diazepam will be out of your system in 4 days?
Half life of diazepam is about 36 hours. At after 96 hours, you will still have the proportion of diazepam. It will be as if you have taken one tablet of diazepam at the end of 72 hours.
How long does Diazepam stay in the Blood?
Diazepam, can be detected in the blood from 6 to 48 hours.
Diazepam will it show for thc in urine test?
No, Diazepam will not show for THC in a urine test.
What risks are involved with diazepam?
Diazepam may be addictive, and is a controlled substance under federal law.
What do you ask for if you want diazepam in Spanish chemist?
The word is the same; but NB it can need a prescription! 'Diazepam, por favor' (pronounced: 'dee-ATHaypam, por fahVOR') = 'Diazepam, please'.
Can you drink when taking diazepam?
Alcohol will increase the central nervous system depressant effects of diazepam. You will become overly sedated. A small amount of diazepam and alcohol probably wont kill you, let's say 1 glass of beer and 5 mg of diazepam. But drinking alcohol and diazepam is not a wise thing to do and can be dangerous.
Can a Florida Doctor prescribe Diazepam and refills?
Can a Florida Dr. prescribe more then one month of Diazepam?
How many milligrams's of diazepam are contained in 2.5 ml of a diazepam 10 milligrams 2 ml injection?
12.5mg
Can you take topiramate with cocodamol and diazepam?
is it safe to take topiramate with co codamol, diazepam ,naproxen and lanszoprazole together
Does diazepam show up as an opiate in a urine test?
No, diazepam will show up as a benzodiazepine on a urine drug test.
Is Darvocet and diazepam the same?
no...darvocet is a weak opiate....very weak. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine...a weak one as well.
