What does Valium do to help with anxiety?

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The American Psychiatric Association’s yearly poll showed that 6% more people ↗ feel nervous now than they did the year before. You are not the only one who feels stressed out all the time or has trouble keeping a good attitude.

But if worry and nervousness get too much, it’s best to get help from a professional. If someone has an anxiety condition, their doctor may suggest treatment or medicine, such as Valium (diazepam). Keep reading to find out more about this drug, how it works, any side effects it might have, and more.

What does Valium do?​

Benzodiazepines ↗ are the chemical name for Valium, which is also known as diazepam.
This group of drugs works on the central nervous system (CNS) and is called a CNS tranquilizer. They help your brain slow down by reducing the activity of neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that send messages between nerve cells. This makes you feel calm and sleepy.

Valium is used to treat a wide range of diseases, from nervousness to seizures and muscle cramps. It has been shown to help ↗ treat anxiety, but it can only be used with a prescription and under the supervision of a doctor.
 
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