What is Valium used for?

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AS FAR AS 1961 THIS DRUG HAS BEEN USED AS A CRUTCH TO GET YOU OVER A STRESSFUL PERIOD

BUT IT IS VERY ADDICTIVE

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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. <<<ADR>>>

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