Diazepam Valium – 10mg

How diazepam (Valium) works

Diazepam (Valium) is a fast-acting benzodiazepine. It slows down activity in your brain and spinal cord, to help control anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures.

What is diazepam (Valium) used for?

• Anxiety disorders
• Short-term anxiety symptoms
• Alcohol withdrawal
• Muscle spasms
• Muscle spasticity caused by upper motor neuron disorders
• Athetosis
• Stiff person syndrome (SPS)
• Seizure

Typical dosing for diazepam (Valium)

• Anxiety: The typical starting dose for adults is 2 mg by mouth 2 to 4 times daily. The typical dose for the injectable version of diazepam (Valium) is between 2 mg and 5 mg, with a repeat dose in 3 to 4 hours if needed.
• Muscle spasms: The typical starting dose for adults is 2 mg by mouth 3 to 4 times daily. The typical dose for the injectable version of diazepam (Valium) is between 5 mg and 10 mg, with a repeat dose in 3 to 4 hours if needed.
• Alcohol withdrawal: The typical dose for adults is 10 mg by mouth 3 or 4 times during the first 24 hours, followed by 5 mg by mouth 3 to 4 times daily as needed. The typical dose for the injectable version of diazepam (Valium) is 10 mg for the first dose and between 5 mg and 10 mg in 3 to 4 hours if needed.
• Seizures: The typical starting dose for adults is 2 mg by mouth 2 to 4 times daily.
• Seizures lasting longer than 5 minutes: The typical dose for adults is 5 mg to 10 mg given through an IV line. This dose can be repeated every 10 to 15 minutes if the seizure has started again or is still happening until a total of 30 mg has been given.
• Surgery-related anxiety: Depending on the type of procedure you are having done, you can receive anywhere from 5 mg to 20 mg shortly before your surgery either through an IV line or as an injection into a muscle.
• Dosing for people over 65: The typical starting dose for all uses is 2 mg or 2.5 mg by mouth 1 or 2 times daily. This dose should be raised very slowly and only if absolutely necessary.
• Dosing for children over 6 months old: The typical starting dose for all uses is 1 mg to 2.5 mg by mouth 3 or 4 times daily. This dose should be raised very slowly and only if absolutely necessary.