Valium Side Effects

Signs of Valium use and information and description on Valium side effects.

Decrease in memory
Depression
Social withdrawal
Financial instability
Difficulty focusing on a simple, everyday task
Loss of drive to achieve higher things in life
He, she, or yourself seems to be tired and stressed more than usual
Doctor shopping
Increasing dosage beyond what your or your loved one’s doctor recommends

Valium Side Effects

Short Term Valium Side Effects

The short term Valium side effects occur when you or your loved one use the drug whether as recreational or with a doctor’s go ahead; become present within several minutes of use and can last for up to 8 hours.

Difficulty walking
Loss of coordination
Drowsiness
Tiredness
Constipation
Blurred vision
Muscle weakness
Impaired thinking
Slurred speech
Impaired perception about time and things around the user
Impaired reaction time and reflexes
Slowed, shallow breathing

Long Term Effects

Long term Valium side effects occur in individuals who use the drug as recreational or use Valium repeatedly for several months to years.

Loss of coordination
Depression
Severe anxiety
Irritability
Aches and pains constantly throughout the body
Difficulty remaining focused on everyday tasks
Loss of memory
Addiction
Psychological dependence
Insomnia
Social phobia
Panic disorder
Aggression
Irritable bowel syndrome

Withdrawal Side Effects

Withdrawal effects from Valium become noticeable as soon as the individual using Valium chooses to quit taking the drug all at once.

Abdominal pains
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Headaches
High fever
Anxiety
Depression
Aching joints, bones, and muscles
Suicidal thoughts
Impaired memory
Fluctuating blood pressure
Insomnia
Seizures
Coma (rare)
Mood swings
Hallucinations (in extreme addiction cases)

Overdose

The overdose takes effect in an individual’s life if he or she overuses Valium to a point where his or her body shuts down due to the excessive amounts of drugs present.