Description Valium 10mg (Diazepam)

Valium is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle spasms. It may also be used to treat seizures, insomnia, and other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Some medicines may interact with Valium. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), rifampin, or St. John´s wort because they may decrease Valium´s effectiveness; Clozapine, diltiazem, disulfiram, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), narcotic pain relievers (eg, morphine, codeine), nefazodone, omeprazole, sodium oxybate (GHB), or valproic acid because side effects such as increased sedation and confusion may occur; Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), narcotic pain relievers (eg, morphine, codeine), sodium oxybate (GHB), succinylcholine, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Valium.