Storage of valium
Store Valium at room temperature in a dry place. This means that Valium can not be kept in a bathroom. It should be kept away from heat and direct light. 2 to 4 mg doses should be taken twice or thrice a day. Make sure that no one else has access to your medicine as it can prove to be a serious health risk for them. If you forget to take a dose then take it when you remember, do not take the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take double doses to compensate for the missed dose.
Withdrawal symptoms of valium
Some withdrawal symptoms of Valium include seizures, restlessness, shaking, fidgeting, vomiting, abdominal cramps, stomach pains, headaches, seizures, mood swings, panic attacks, muscle cramps, irritability, anxiety, and excessive sweating. If you consume Valium for a long time in high doses then your withdrawal symptoms will be more intense. It is possible that if you take this medicine for a long time it may stop working for you. Withdrawal symptoms of Valium may last from 5 to 15 days. If this happens contact your doctor immediately. It is possible to get addicted to Valium. Addiction to Valium can prove to be very bad for your health. Valium should not be consumed for more than 4 months. Avoid operating heavy machinery and driving while using Valium as these tasks need you to be alert.
What are some side effects caused by Valium?
Some common side effects caused by Valium include weakness in muscles, tiredness, drowsiness, tremor, dry mouth, nausea, constipation, loss of coordination. It is not common but there can be some serious side effects caused by Valium are lightheadedness, shallow breathing, confusion, suicidal thoughts, depression, hallucinations, aggression, agitation, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, hyperactivity, yellowing skin, problems in urinating, memory loss, vertigo, slurred speech, and hostility. People who have a history of
substance abuse should avoid using Valium. Avoid having grapefruit or products containing grapefruit as it can increase the risk of side effects. If you have hives, swelling in your face, lips, tongue, eyes, or mouth then it means you are having a severe allergic reaction to Valium and you need to get medical attention immediately. If Valium is consumed with any opioid drug, alcohol, or an illicit drug it can slow down your breathing and you can die.
Who should avoid using Valium?
If you are allergic to other benzodiazepines like Xanax, Klonopin, etc. then you should avoid using Valium. If you are suffering from any severe liver disease, glaucoma, sleep apnea, alcoholism, asthma, bronchitis, epilepsy, mental illness, kidney disease or severe breathing problem then tell your doctor before starting the treatment. Valium might worsen your condition. In addition, overdosing can make your vision blurry, your lips purple and you can have trouble breathing. Overdosing on Valium can also prove to be fatal and
result in death. Furthermore, avoid consuming cough medicine, muscle relaxants, antidepressants, anti-anxiety pills, antifungal, antipsychotic sleeping pills, or other medicines for seizure or depression. If you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant then tell your doctor beforehand as this medication can cause serious harm to the unborn baby and give it lifelong medical issues. It can pass down through breast milk and affect the baby, so avoid using Valium while breastfeeding. Do not give Valium to children under
the age of six months.
Keep this medicine away from the reach of children and pets. The reason why the abuse of prescription drugs is highest amongst all is because they are easily available. People who are addicted to Valium do not take it to get high, rather they take it to feel normal again. If you quit using Valium and then begin using it again then you will have a greater health risk as your body would no longer
be used to accept such high doses of drugs. There is a misconception among people that if they misuse prescription drugs rather than illicit drugs then it would be less harmful. Whereas the truth is farther from it, misuse of prescription drugs is just as much a health risk as anything else.
