Diazepam, available in market by name of Valium is a medicine used for several issues like:
- anxiety
- sleep disturbances
- muscle spasms
- alcohol withdrawal
- seizures
In this article, we will discuss about role of diazepam in treating muscle spasms. Besides its anxiolytic, sedative, anticonvulsant properties, Diazepam is a muscle relaxant as well. Diazepam belongs to benzodiazepine class of drugs. It works by boosting the activity of GABA neurotransmitters in brain. Diazepam enhances the effects of GABA which tends to relax your nerves. GABA reduces the activity of brain and relieve muscle tension. Diazepam slows down the transfer of information from brain to nerves. In this way, diazepam helps in treating muscle spasms and makes you feel better.
Available strengths and doses of Diazepam
Diazepam is available in different strengths and forms which are:
- oral tablet
- oral solution
- intravenous or intramuscular injection
- rectal get
- nasal spray
Here we will discuss about the strengths of oral tablet of diazepam. It comes in 3 strengths – 2 mg, 5 mg, diazepam 10 mg, etc.
Diazepam 5 mg is strong enough in case of muscle spasms. In fact, doctors prescribe 2 mg diazepam for mild pain. But in intense pain and spasm, doctor may suggest 5 mg diazepam. Diazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine and starts working within 15-20 minutes. Its effects remain high for up to 1-1.5 hours of taking it. It remains in body for 12 hours and its effects last for more than 12 hours. Diazepam shows its effects within 5 minutes if you take intravenous or intramuscular.
The strength of diazepam your doctor prescribes for you is best to combat the issues you have. You should take the medication as the doctor prescribes. So, diazepam 5 mg strong enough for treating muscle spasms.
