How to use Diazepam? (Valium, Stesolid) - Doctor Explains

In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Diazepam, also known as Valium. This video is part of a video series on mental health problems. So for more mental health related videos check out this playlist:
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Generic name: Diazepam.
Brand names: Valium and Stesolid.
Available as regular tablets or injections.

How to use it?
Swallow the tablets with half a glass of water.
If you want to use it as an injection. Your doctor or nurse will administrate it.

Duration of use?
It is often discouraged to use Diazepam for more than several weeks straight. As this can increase your risk for becoming dependent on this drug. Which means that you will get withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking it.

When to use it?
Diazepam is part of a group of drugs called Benzodiazepine. It can be used to decrease symptoms of several medical conditions, like:
- Anxiety disorders
- Stress disorder
- Severe sleep disorders or insomnia
- Acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms
- Epilepsy
- Muscle spasms
- Tetanus
- Pre-eclampsia or eclampsia
- Premedication for sedation during minor surgical interventions

What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms.Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.

- Severe anxiety or stress in Adults: 2 - 5mg 2-3x/day. In severe cases this can be slowly increased to about a max. 30 mg/day.
- Severe sleeping disorder in adults: 2,5 - 20mg, which should be taken 1-2 hours before going to bed.
- Alcohol withdrawal symptoms in Adults: 5 - 20mg.

What are common the side-effects?
- Very common (10%): drowsiness, decreased emotions and decreased alertness.
- Common (1-10%): fatigue, confusion, decreased motor skills, tremors of the limbs and withdrawal symptoms.
- Uncommon (0.1-1%): headache, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, balance disorders, slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and allergic skin changes.
- Rare (0.01-0.1%): restlessness, irritability, aggression, delusions, hallucinations, psychoses, amnesia, nightmares, depression, insomnia and unconsciousness.
- Very rare (0.01%): severe allergic reaction.

Safety:
First of all be careful to combine Diazepam with alcohol. As this might increase it’s side effects.
In addition, it can be dangerous to drive while using this drug. As it can cause you to become drowsy, sleepy and/or dizzy. If you experiencing any of these side effects then please do not drive.
Furthermore, Diazepam can have interactions with other drugs your are taking. always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.

Pregnancy and Lactation:
Research shows that occasional use of Diazepam in low doses could be safe. This is true for pregnant woman and woman which are breastfeeding. However, there are some exceptions. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.

- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2021). Diazepam.
2: Apotheek.nl (2021). Diazepam.

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