Valium is the brand name for diazepam, a medication from the benzodiazepine family.
What it’s used for:
•To treat anxiety and panic symptoms
•To help relax muscles in cases of muscle spasms
•To control seizures, including in epilepsy
•To relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms
•Sometimes used before medical procedures to provide sedation
Valium works by calming the nervous system. Because it can cause drowsiness and dependence, it’s usually prescribed for short-term or carefully monitored use.