Can Valium Cause Anxiety?

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Generic Name: DIAZEPAM - ORAL
Pronounced: (dye-AZ-eh-pam)

Valium Oral Uses

Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body...

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10 Things You Need to Know About Anxiety Medication

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1. Everyone Reacts Differently to Anxiety Medication Each person metabolizes medication differently because it can react with certain foods and drinks. Two people can take the same medicine with different results. For some, anxiety medications...