Drug dependence
...effect (tolerance). Central nervous system depressants include alcohol, barbiturates (amobarbital, pentobarbital, secobarbital), benzodiazepine (Valium, Ativan, Xanax), chloral hydrate, and paraldehyde. These substances produce a sedative and anxiety-reducing effect, which can lead to dependence....

Diazepam overdose
...(such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Alternative Names Aliseum overdose; Alupram overdose; Atensine overdose; Valium overdose; Valrelease overdose; Vatran overdose; Vivol overdose; Zeltran overdose Poisonous Ingredient Diazepam Where Found Diazepam intensol Diastat...

Partial complex seizure
...confusion, decreased responsiveness, and automatic behaviors. It may be very difficult to diagnose and may require and EEG to confirm. Diazepam (Valium) given intravenously is the primary treatment for status epilepticus of any type. Other medications may be given (as with the status epilepticus...

Sleeping difficulty
...If insomnia is caused by depression, treating the depression with the right medications or therapy should solve the problem. Benzodiazepines such as Valium (diazepam) or Ativan (lorazepam) are anti-anxiety medications that can also help people sleep. They must be used with caution because they can be...

Barbiturate intoxication and overdose
...Prevention Do NOT take barbiturates, except as prescribed. Do NOT exceed the prescribed dose. Never mix barbiturates with heroin (or other opiates), valium, benzodiazepines, or alcohol of any kind. Review Date: 2/8/2008 Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt...

Serotonin syndrome
...serotonin syndrome should stay in the hospital for at least 24 hours for close observation. Treatment may include: Benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium) or lorazepam (Ativan) to decrease agitation, seizure-like movements, and muscle stiffness Cyproheptadine (Periactin), a drug that blocks serotonin...

Convulsions
...kidney failure Very high blood pressure (malignant hypertension) Venomous bites and stings (see snake bite) Withdrawal from benzodiazepines (such as Valium) Symptoms Brief blackout followed by period of confusion Drooling or frothing at the mouth Eye movements Grunting and snorting Loss of bladder or...

Drugs that may cause impotence
...(Buspar) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Clomipramine (Anafranil) Clorazepate (Tranxene) Desipramine (Norpramin) Diazepam (Valium) Doxepin (Sinequan) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Fluphenazine (Prolixin) Imipramine (Tofranil) Isocarboxazid (Marplan) Lorazepam (Ativan) Meprobamate (Equanil)...

Labyrinthitis
...such as compazine to control nausea and vomiting Medicines to relieve dizziness such as meclizine or scopalamine Sedative-hypnotics such as Valium To prevent worsening of symptoms during episodes of labyrinthitis, try the following: Keep still and rest when symptoms occur. Gradually resume...

Cocaine withdrawal
...disappear over time. People who have cocaine withdrawal will often use alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics, or antianxiety medications such as diazepam (Valium) to treat their symptoms. Use of these drugs is not recommended because it simply shifts addiction from one substance to another. At least half...

See also: Alcohol Withdrawal, Anxiety, Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia, Light Sedation, Meniere's Disease, Muscle Spasm, Night Terrors, Seizure Prevention, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Tetanus

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