Definitions for VALIUM
ˈvæl i əmval·i·um

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1. diazepam, Valiumnoun

   a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning

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1. valiumnoun

   A drug, now known as diazepam

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1. Valium

   Diazepam, first marketed as Valium, is a medicine of the benzodiazepine family that acts as an anxiolytic. It is commonly used to treat a range of conditions, including anxiety, seizures, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, muscle spasms, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome. It may also be used to cause memory loss during certain medical procedures. It can be taken by mouth, inserted into the rectum, injected into muscle, injected into a vein or used as a nasal spray. When given into a vein, effects begin in one to five minutes and last up to an hour. By mouth, effects begin after 15 to 60 minutes.Common side-effects include sleepiness and trouble with coordination. Serious side effects are rare. They include increased risk of suicide, decreased breathing, and an increased risk of seizures if used too frequently in those with epilepsy. Occasionally, excitement or agitation may occur. Long-term use can result in tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal symptoms on dose reduction. Abrupt stopping after long-term use can be potentially dangerous. After stopping, cognitive problems may persist for six months or longer. It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Its mechanism of action works by increasing the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).Diazepam was patented in 1959 by Hoffmann-La Roche. It has been one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the world since its launch in 1963. In the United States it was the best-selling medication between 1968 and 1982, selling more than 2 billion tablets in 1978 alone. In 2020, it was the 128th most-commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 4 million prescriptions. In 1985 the patent ended, and there are now more than 500 brands available on the market. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

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1. valium

   Valium is a brand name for the medication "diazepam," a type of drug classified as a benzodiazepine. This type of medication affects chemicals in the brain that can become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Valium is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. It may also be used in combination with other medicines to treat seizures.

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How to pronounce VALIUM?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of VALIUM in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of VALIUM in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of VALIUM in a Sentence

1. The Detroit rapper:

   It's no secret I had a drug problem, if I was to give you a number of Vicodin I would actually take in a day ? Anywhere between 10 to 20. Valium, Ambien, the numbers got so high I don't even know what I was taking.

2. Bill Clinton:

   This is an example par excellenceof thedehumanization of women, monica Lewinsky was anindividual, she obviously likedhim.She had a personality, shewanted to get to know him, and he now in retrospect says oh shewas just something like Xanax or Valium for me.

3. Anthony Anzaldo:

   Over the course of three weeks she inadvertently began taking her meds inappropriately and those meds were Ambien for sleep and a form of a Valium for anxiety, no alcohol was found in her apartment, no illegal drugs.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=VALIUM
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Valium
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valium
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Usage in printed sources
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