Valium.

Valium (diazepam) is a prescription medicine specially intended for people suffering from the symptoms of an anxiety disorder and unable to do without that kind of help. Valium comes as a regular table, extended-release tablet and concentrate (the liquid form) for oral administration. Depending on which form you have been prescribed you will need to follow all the recommendations of your health care provider. If you happened to miss a dose – never take more of Valium than recommended, as this may result in an overdose and such symptoms as extreme drowsiness, confusion, weak muscles, shallow breathing, and fainting. You must not take Valium if you have sleep apnea, narrow-angle glaucoma, severe breathing problem, severe liver disease, or myasthenia gravis. Any other medical conditions you have are also supposed to be reported to your health care provider, specially the following ones: breathing problems, a history of drug or alcohol addiction, mental illness, suicidal thoughts, seizures, kidney or liver disease, or depression. Valium can sometimes cause side effects, but they tend to be mild. Such mild side effects as vomiting, nausea, sleep problems, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, memory problems, dry mouth, muscle weakness, skin rash, and blurred vision are possible.