1 mg Valium
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1 mg Valium
A drug is a chemical substance that can be used for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease and the drug is usually available in many dosage forms.
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A dosage form of a drug is designed for administration by a suitable method for the patient by different routes, they are pharmaceutical preparations or formulations that contain a specific mixture of medical substances and excipients (inactive components) to provide easy, and accurate administration, and delivery of the drug.
The drug is usually available in many dosage forms, tablets, capsules, oral solutions, intramuscular, and intravenous injections, rectal gels, and others.
Valium is one of these drugs available in many dosage forms; one of these forms is 1 mg Valium that is available in oral solution form.
What is Valium?
1 mg Valium is a diazepam drug belonging to the medicinal family benzodiazepines.
It increases the activity of certain neurotransmitters GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a specific neurotransmitter that sends signals throughout the nervous system.
No enough GABA means an excited state of the body causing anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures.
When you take 1 mg Valium, you will have more GABA, decreasing anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures.
Uses and indications:
1 mg Valium is used in the following medical conditions,
- anxiety
- alcohol withdrawal symptoms
- add-on medication for skeletal muscle spasms
- add-on medication for some types of seizures
Side effects:
As 1 mg Valium slows down the brain’s activity, it may interfere with judgment, thinking, and motor skills.
More common side effects
- drowsiness
- tiredness
- fatigue
- weakness of muscles
- ataxia (inability to control the muscle movements)
- headache
- tremor
- dizziness
- dryness of the mouth or excessive salivation
- nausea
- constipation
These side effects may be mild and going from their own, and maybe severe that need medical attention.
Serious side effects
- worsening of seizures either in number or severity
- Mental changes such as
- depression
- confusion
- vertigo (spinning sensation)
- slurred speech
- double or blurred vision
- suicidal thoughts
- memory loss
- recreational reactions such as
- extreme excitement
- anxiety
- hallucinations
- worsening of muscle spasms
- sleeping troubles
- agitation
- liver problems such as jaundice (yellow skin and yellow eyes)
- Bladder problems such as difficulty in urination or difficulty in holding urine
- decrease or increase in sex drive
Dosage and administration:
The dosage determination depends on several factors including,
- the type and severity of the medical condition
- the age of the patient
- the used dosage form
- other medical conditions
Usually, the doctor starts on a low dosage and then adjusts it over time to reach the smallest dose being effective and safe.
As 1 mg Valium is available in oral solution form, you must take it with specific measuring devices or with the measuring syringe provided with the drug.
Don’t use the household spoons, as they may lead to incorrect doses.
Commonly prescribed doses:
Child (0 – 5 months):
The drug didn’t be studied at this age, so it is not recommended for use at this age.
Dosage for anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures
Adults (18 – 64 years):
The standard dose is 2 mg to 10 mg 2 or 4 times a day
Childs (6 months – 17 years):
The standard dose is 1 mg to 2.5 mg 3 to 4 times a day
Seniors (65 years and older):
The standard dose is 2 mg to 2.5 mg 1 to 2 times a day
Patients with debilitating disease:
The standard dose is 2 mg to 2.5 mg 1 to 2 times a day
Dosage for alcohol withdrawal
Adults (18 – 64 years):
The standard dose is 10 mg 3 to 4 times during the first day, then the doctor will reduce the dose t 5 mg 3 to 4 times a day based on symptoms of withdrawal
Childs (6 months – 17 years):
The standard dose is 1 mg to 2.5 mg 3 to 4 times a day
Seniors (65 years and older):
The standard dose is 2 mg to 2.5 mg 1 to 2 times a day
Patients with debilitating disease:
The standard dose is 2 mg to 2.5 mg 1 to 2 times a day
If you miss a dose, take it when you remember, but don’t take it with the next dose, taking too much leads to overdose symptoms.
Overdose symptoms:
- labored respiration
- fatigue and sleepiness
- behavior incoordination
- inability to be alert
- Blue skin, lips, and nails
- Double or blurred vision
- abdominal pain
- weakness
- drowsiness
- very low blood pressure
- coma
If you felt any of these symptoms, call an ambulance or go to the nearest hospital.
1 mg Valium should not be stopped at once; it should be withdrawn gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Withdrawal symptoms:
- tremors
- stomach pain
- muscles cramps
- vomiting
- sweating
- headache
- extreme anxiety
- tension
- restlessness
- confusion
- irritability
- hallucinations
- seizures
Discuss the information in this article with your health care provider.
