Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine (benzo-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be imbalanced in people with anxiety. Valium is used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms or muscle spasms.
This drug is recommended in the treatment of anxiety when it is accompanied by annoying problems, or the prevention and / or treatment of symptoms linked to alcohol withdrawal.