четверг, 29 января 2009 г.

Valium – Vital or Valueless?

In fact, valium is neither vital nor too valueless, I won’t fall for any of these two romantically or dramatically exaggerated approaches. I’ll just say it’s useful in certain cases. Now let’s investigate them in detail, as well as some other interesting information about valium.
Let’s say a person is deeply depressed due to some factors like pre-operation fear (anxiety), alcohol withdrawal or without any globally important reason. In these cases the person’s doctor can prescribe him or her valium. Mind that this sedative is only available by prescription because if taken without a physician’s control it can cause addiction.
Valium influences central nervous system and soothes a depressed or extremely worried person. This medication is also prescribed for muscle spasms, seizure or insomnia. If a patient has problems with functioning of kidneys, his/her dosage of valium must be strictly controlled. Another precaution for those who take valium is that it must never be combined with alcohol.
It is strongly recommended for pregnant women not to take valium. Mothers who breastfeed must follow the same doctor’s order for it may have dangerous impact on a baby either inside of or ‘outside’ mummy’s body.
As for side effects of valium, they are sleepiness, tiresome condition; adverse side effects are rare but possible, they are difficulties with speech or double vision. There were even cases when valium caused things which it should protect people from i.e. insomnia, spasms, anxiety. Valium is addictive, so a patient must never increase the dosage of valium without the doc’s permission. That’s why it’s very important to take it strictly by prescription and in accordance with your physician’s advice.