Valium 2mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat short-term anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm, and as adjunctive therapy for seizures.

Introduction:
Valium 2mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine that works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause withdrawal effects like depression and difficulty sleeping.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

How to Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valium 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Valium 2mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine that works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Quick Tips:

• Valium 2mg Tablet helps treat short-term anxiety.
• Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
• It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
• Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Interacting Drugs:

• Abacavir
• Adefovir
• Amisulpride
• Amitriptyline

FAQs:

• What are the primary uses of Valium 2mg Tablets?
  Valium 2mg Tablets are primarily used to treat severe anxiety, agitation, trembling, muscle spasm due to tetanus or poisoning, seizures or fits, confusional states, and anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. It also helps in relaxing patients before minor operations or procedures.


• How long does it take for Valium 2mg Tablets to start working?
  The time it takes for Valium 2mg Tablets to start working depends on the condition being treated. For anxiety, effects may be seen within a few hours, but full benefits may take up to two weeks to become evident. Muscle spasm relief may be noticed as early as 15 minutes after taking the medication.


• Does Valium 2mg Tablets cause drowsiness?
  Yes, Valium 2mg Tablets can cause drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function, which may adversely affect your ability to drive. In some cases, drowsiness persists even on the following day.


• Is it safe to take Valium 2mg Tablets with alcohol?
  No, it is not recommended to take alcohol with Valium 2mg Tablets as it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness, and heart problems. Taking both substances together may make you sleepy and your breathing so shallow that you may not wake up.


• Can I stop taking Valium 2mg Tablets if I start feeling better?
  No, do not stop taking Valium 2mg Tablets suddenly as withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea may occur. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat.


• For how long should I take Valium 2mg Tablets?
  The duration of treatment with Valium 2mg Tablets is mainly as short as possible, usually up to four weeks. Your doctor will evaluate you after this period to assess the need for continuation of treatment.


• Does Valium 2mg Tablets affect contraception?
  Valium 2mg Tablets do not affect the functioning of any type of contraception, including birth control pills and emergency contraception. However, taking Valium 2mg Tablets with birth control pills may cause bleeding in between periods.


• Is it safe to take clozapine and Valium 2mg Tablets together?
  No, it is not recommended to take clozapine and Valium 2mg Tablets together as the effects of both medicines may get added together, resulting in severe drop in blood pressure, breathing problems (respiratory depression), and stopping your heart which can lead to death.


• Is Valium 2mg Tablets safe for elderly patients?
  The dose in elderly is generally half of the dose recommended to young people. This is because Valium 2mg Tablets cause muscle relaxation, which can make the patient fall down and may further lead to fractures.