Get Informed: Valium
Active Ingredient(s)
Diazepam
What does it do?
This product is used primarily in the treatment of anxiety. It is a benzodiazepine that works on the brain to promote muscle relaxation and sedation.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Sep-02 9:21 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Sep-02 9:03 PM
Other Names
- Valium
- Diazepam
- Relapax
- Pealkit
- Vival
- Diatex
- Diazemuls
- Stesolid
- Valclair
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category
- D
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 15 Nov 1963
- Est US Patients*
- 1,253,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Valium or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Valium
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Valium during the past year.
Valium Safety Report
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What is Valium used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 9,400 patients that use Valium (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | 60% |
mild
severe
|
| Muscle Spasms | 28% |
mild
severe
|
| Insomnia | 24% |
mild
severe
|
| Depression | 24% |
mild
severe
|
| Back/Neck Pain | 20% |
mild
severe
|
| Migraine/Headache | 12% |
mild
severe
|
| Irritable Bowel | 8% |
mild
severe
|
| Pain-Generalized | 8% |
mild
severe
|
| Overactive Bladder | 4% |
mild
severe
|
| Bipolar Disorder | 4% |
mild
severe
|
| Neuropathic Pain | 4% |
mild
severe
|
| Fibromyalgia | 4% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Valium work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 9,400 users taking Valium (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 96%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Valium outweigh the bad things.
- 0%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Valium.
Common Side Effects of Valium
iGuard regularly polls our more than 9,400 users taking Valium (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
12% of patients experience side-effects on Valium
< 1% of patients experience significant side-effects on Valium
Most Common Side Effects...
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Drowsiness
-
Mood/Behavior Changes
-
Headache
-
= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Valium (Diazepam) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I am a 54 year old female. I am just getting over a very painful bout of shingles which lasted about six weeks. I thought I was going to die.
My Doctor doctor recommended I get the Zostavax Vaccine.
After doing much research over the net. The normal range of getting the vaccine is 60 and over.
I sure don't ever want to chance getting shingles again and would take the vaccine in a heartbeat but am very concerned about receiving the vaccine at only 54 years old.
Is there anyone out there that has taken Zostavax under 60 years old or know if it is safe to take if your are under 60?
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-08-28 14:33:35
Question/Comment:
I have been taking 1 Valium tablet + 1 Valergen tablet nightly for some time - with the approval of my doctor. It works for me and I get a good night's sleep without running nose, etc. which is helped by the Valergen.
80 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-08-19 01:23:01
Question/Comment:
I have just undergone rectal surgery to remove a small tumor. 2 stitches were used to control bleeding. It's been 10 days since the operation and the pain/soreness in the rectum was awful. I began using 5 MG of Diazepam to help me sleep and provide some some pain relief- taking the stronger pain relief meds Morphine Sulfate or Oxycodone inhibited urination so I stopped taking them. I also found daily frequent warm soaks help with the pain. If anyone has any other hints to help the rectal healing/pain relief please advise. I am desperate...Jim, Columbus, OH
59 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-04-19 19:00:11
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Before adding anything to your medication regimen, you need to check with your doctor. Creams that numb the rectal area are available over-the-counter, but make sure it is ok to apply medication straight to the area before using it. Tylenol is also not going to interact with your condition or other medications, but make sure it does not interact with other conditions you have and check with your doctor before taking it.
Posted: 2010-05-05 12:15:48
Question/Comment:
I only take about 2 halves of a five mg,diazapam on average every week or perhaps 2 weeks, would this still cause interaction with amias?also I find amias is causing insomnia,is this a usual side effect ?
69 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-11 06:44:54
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Amias, or candesartan, is more likely to cause drowsiness than insomnia. Taking diazepam may increase the amount of drowsiness that you could experience, but with such a small dose of diazepam, the effect is minimal. If the insomnia increases or continues, talk with your doctor about the possible causes of this side effect.
Posted: 2010-03-21 13:02:49
Question/Comment:
I've used Diazepam to calm short term anxiety. I purchased Diazepam from www.medsheaven.com and loved the results. I continuously use it whenever needed as it calms emotional panic. It's a big help to me especially that it has no side effects.
26 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-02 01:45:53
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