The Effects and Efficacy of Diazepam Tablets

Jul 03, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have severe insomnia, and my doctor prescribed me Valium tablets. Could you please tell me the effects and uses of Valium tablets?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
Diazepam Tablets, also known as Valium, belong to the benzodiazepine class of sedative-hypnotic medications. Their main actions and therapeutic effects include: 1. **Anxiolytic effect:** By acting on the limbic system in the brain and binding to benzodiazepine receptors, diazepam enhances the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), thereby relieving symptoms of anxiety. 2. **Improvement of sleep:** It is particularly effective for patients with anxiety-related insomnia, reducing the time required to fall asleep, prolonging total sleep duration, and decreasing the frequency of awakenings during the night. 3. **Antiepileptic and anticonvulsant effects:** Diazepam is effective in treating generalized tonic-clonic seizures in epilepsy, as well as convulsions caused by conditions such as tetanus or high fever. 4. **Muscle relaxation:** It helps relieve centrally mediated muscle rigidity and spasms, such as those resulting from cerebrovascular accidents (stroke) or spinal cord injuries. Diazepam Tablets should be used only under the guidance of a physician, as they may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and fatigue. Prolonged continuous use may lead to dependence and addiction.