Valium (diazepam) is a prescription drug used for certain anxiety disorders and a number of other conditions if your doctor prescribes so. Do not take Valium if you are not sure your diagnosis is anxiety and you need to take medications for it. Measure the liquid medicine with a special spoon – do not use the regular spoon for it, as you may end up taking more or less than needed. Do not stop taking Valium suddenly, even if you have become pregnant. Talk to your health care provider and you may be recommended to stop taking Valium gradually, decreasing the dosage until you stop taking the medicine at all. Otherwise the following withdrawal symptoms may be experienced: muscle cramps, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, trouble sleeping and unusual behavior.

Some of the medicines may add to the drowsiness experienced as a result of taking Valium. These include antihistamines, isoniazid, medications for depression, oral contraceptives, sleeping pills, sedatives, vitamins, tranquilizers, probenicid, valproic acid, muscle relaxants, medicines for the treatment of asthma, colds, or allergies, seizure meds, painkillers, disulfiram, digoxin and a number of others. Valium can affect the accuracy of your blood sugar tests. As with any medicines Valium may cause a number of side effects, such as headache, skin rash, constipation, diarrhea, insomnia, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, drowsiness, memory problems, and some other symptoms. Although these side effects tend to go away on their own, report them to your health care provider if they get worse or change in intensity. If you develop any new symptoms not described anywhere and think they are related to taking Valium they are also supposed to be reported.