Diazepam is a remedy used in the treatment of anxiety, restlessness and muscle spasms being considered anxiolytic, muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant.
Diazepam can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Valium, produced by Roche. However, it can also be purchased as generic by Teuto, Sanofi or EMS laboratories with physician's indication.
Price
The price of generic Diazepam varies between 2 and 12 reais, since the price of Valium varies between 6 and 17 reais.
Indications
Diazepam is indicated for the symptomatic relief of anxiety, tension, and other physical or psychological complaints associated with anxiety syndrome. It may also be useful as a coadjuvant in the treatment of anxiety or agitation associated with psychiatric disorders.
It is also useful in relieving muscle spasm due to local trauma such as injury or inflammation. It can also be used in the treatment of spasticity, as in cerebral palsy and paralysis of the legs, as well as other diseases of the nervous system.
How to use
The mode of use of Diazepam in adults is to take 5 to 10 mg tablets, but depending on the severity of the symptoms, the doctor may increase the dose by 5-20 mg / day.
Generally, the action of Valium is noticed after about 20 minutes of its intake, but taking with grapefruit juice can potentiate its action.
Side effects
The side effects of Diazepam include drowsiness, excessive tiredness, difficulty walking, confusion, constipation, depression, difficulty speaking, headache, low blood pressure, dry mouth or urinary incontinence.
Contraindications
Diazepam is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula, severe respiratory insufficiency, severe hepatic insufficiency, sleep apnea syndrome, myasthenia gravis, or other drug dependents, including alcohol. It should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
See other remedies with Diazepam-like action:
- Clonazepam (Rivotril)
- Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
- Bromazepam (Lexotan)
Flurazepam (Dalmadorm)
