Common Sleepiness, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Headache, Dry mouth, Fatigue, Depression, Irritability, Slurred speech, Constipation.

Expert advice for Valium Tablet
If you are taking Valium for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Valium, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Valium is very high.

Q. Is Valium an opioid/ painkiller/ barbiturate/ sedative/ muscle relaxant?
Valium belongs to a class of medication called as benzodiazepine. It produces sedation and also causes muscle relaxation. It is not a barbiturate, and does not relieve pain

Q. Is Valium a sleeping pill?
Valium is used as sedative drug which induces sleep

Q. Is Valium a narcotic/controlled drug?
Valium is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor

Q. How long can I take Valium for?
It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Can I take Valium for back pain/toothache/anxiety/hangover?
Valium is used in the treatment of short-term relief (2-4 weeks) of severe anxiety. It is not a pain-relieving medication, and cannot be used to relieve pain. It does not relieve hangover

Q. Does Valium help with opioid withdrawal?
Valium is used to induce sleep, control fits and other symptoms of withdrawal of opioids as well as other depressant drugs

Q. Does Valium cause weight gain/drowsiness/thins blood?
Drowsiness is the most common side effect of Valium. There is no evidence that it causes weight gain, or thinning of blood

Q. Does Valium show on blood test?
Yes, Valium can be detected in blood, as well as urine, even when it is taken at prescribed doses

Q. Does Valium make you high?
Valium is a benzodiazepine, which calms down the brain to relieve symptoms of brain hyperactivity. This effect may be perceived by some as pleasant, or ‘getting high'. Valium is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor.