Buy Valium (generic Diazepam) online

Common uses

This medication is used to remedy nervousness and tension or to help alleviate sleeping difficulties. Valium can also be used:

• to relieve the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal (such as tremors);
• as an anticonvulsant;
• as a skeletal muscle relaxant;
• to relieve muscle spasms;
• to provide sedation before medical procedures;
• and to prevent night terrors.

Before using

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Never increase your dose without consulting with your doctor and do not take more often than prescribed. Take Valium orally with or without food, but you may need to take with food or milk if stomach upsets occur.

If you miss a dose of Valium and you are taking it on a regular basis, take it as quickly as possible. If there is a laps of a few hours or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose, unless advised by your health care professional.

Never stop taking this medication without consulting with your doctor first. Tolerance to this medication may develop over time making it less effective. As it is not recommended that Valium be taken for extended periods your dose may have to be gradually decreased if you have been taking it for some time.

For insomnia, take 30 to 60 minutes prior to bedtime. Check with your doctor before you eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you use Valium.

Possible Side Effects

This medication may cause:

• blurred vision,
• headache,
• confusion,
• depression,
• impaired coordination,
• change in heart rate,
• trembling,
• muscle weakness,
• memory loss (amnesia),
• hangover effect (grogginess),
• dreaming or nightmares,
• drowsiness,
• including drowsiness and light-headedness the next day,
• shaky movements and unsteady walk (ataxia),
• slurred speech,
• skin rashes,
• disturbances of the gut such as diarrhea,
• constipation,
• nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain,
• slow shallow breathing,
• paradoxical effects such as restlessness,
• agitation,
• irritability, aggression,
• difficulty passing urine (urinary retention),
• urinary incontinence,
• changes in sex drive,
• low blood pressure (hypotension),
• blood disorders and jaundice.

Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, change in heart rate, vision changes, yellowing of the eyes or skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before using this drug be sure to tell your doctor your complete medical history. Be alert to any drug allergies you have and inform your doctor of any liver or kidney diseases. Extreme drowsiness can be caused when alcohol or other sedative-type drugs are used in conjunction with Valium. It is advised that you refrain from or limit alcohol consumption when taking this medication. This medication often has a greater effect on elderly people and should thus be used with caution with the advanced aged sector of the community.

Restrain from using Valium if you are pregnant as studies suggest that it may cause certain birth defects and can have other effects, such as the baby can have withdrawal symptoms after it is born. However, do stop taking Valium during pregnancy without the advice of your doctor. Valium may be harmful to an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could be detrimental to both mother and baby. If you are taking this medicine for seizures tell your doctor if you are trying to become or have become pregnant. Since this medication may appear in breast milk, consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

Before you take Valium, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, asthma or other breathing problems, kidney or liver disease, seizures, or a history of drug or alcohol addiction, mental illness, depression, or suicidal thoughts.

An overdose of Valium can be fatal. Never take more of this medication than prescribed by your doctor.

Valium may be habit forming. Do not share this medicine with anyone, particularly someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.

Drug Interactions

You should not use Valium if you are allergic to diazepam or similar medicines (Ativan, Klonopin, Restoril, Xanax, and others). Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: cimetidine, digoxin, disulfiram, levodopa, seizure medication, sleeping pills, narcotic pain medication (e.g., codeine), medication for depression, barbiturates, tranquilizers, sedatives, certain drowsiness-causing antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), drugs used to treat allergies or colds, alcohol use. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Smoking can decrease the effectiveness of this drug.