VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S

VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S is not an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine. It is used to treat severe anxiety (an emotional state where you may sweat, tremble, feel anxious and have a fast heartbeat) or agitation. It is also used to treat trembling, muscle spasm due to tetanus or poisoning, seizures or fits, confusional states or anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. It also helps in relaxing patients before minor operations or procedures.

It depends on what you are taking VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S for. If you are taking it to treat anxiety, you should start feeling better within a few hours, but it may take a week or two before the full benefits become evident. Similarly, if you are taking it to relieve muscle spasm you may notice a difference after 15 minutes. Your muscles will start relaxing when you keep taking VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S regularly for a few days.

Yes, VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.

No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.

People taking VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S. Therefore, VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.

No, do not stop taking VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.

The duration of treatment with VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need of continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. In general, the treatment does not last any longer than 8-12 weeks which includes the gradual reduction of dose process.

VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S does not affect the functioning of any type of contraception including the birth control pills and emergency contraception. Birth control pills can keep VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S in your body for a long time and increase its effect. You can also experience bleeding in between your periods if you take VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S and birth control pills together. But your contraceptive method will still work.

No, it is not recommended to take clozapine and VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S together because the effects of both medicines may get added together. This can result in severe drop in blood pressure, breathing problems (respiratory depression) and can even stop your heart which can lead to death.

The dose in elderly is generally half of the dose recommended to young people. This is because VALIUM 10MG TABLET 10'S causes muscle relaxation which can make the patient fall down, which may further lead to fractures.

Valium 10MG Tablet 10's contains Diazepam 10 MG.

Valium 10MG Tablet 10's is listed at Rs. 100.04 on Medkart. Prices can change — check the product page for the current price and pack size.

The dose of Valium 10MG Tablet 10's depends on your condition, age, weight and other medicines you take, so it must be decided by your doctor. Follow the dose and duration on your prescription and do not change it on your own.

A generic medicine is one with the same active composition as the branded product — for Valium 10MG Tablet 10's that is Diazepam 10 MG. Medkart lists generic options by composition so you can compare. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from Valium 10MG Tablet 10's.

Yes. Valium 10MG Tablet 10's requires a valid doctor's prescription.

Valium 10MG Tablet 10's is manufactured by Abbott Health Care Private Limited.

Valium 10MG Tablet 10's is supplied as a tablet and is taken by the oral route.

Whether Valium 10MG Tablet 10's can be taken daily, and for how long, depends on your condition and must be decided by your doctor. Do not start, extend or repeat a course of Valium 10MG Tablet 10's on your own.

The timing of Valium 10MG Tablet 10's depends on the dose your doctor prescribes and on the other medicines you take. Follow the timing on your prescription or ask your pharmacist.

No. Valium 10MG Tablet 10's is a prescription medicine and should only be taken on a doctor's advice.

Store Valium 10MG Tablet 10's in its original pack, below 25°C unless the pack states otherwise, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date on the pack.