Diazepam

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). It is thought that benzodiazepines work by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Valium is used to treat anxiety disorders or alcohol withdrawal symptoms.Valium is sometimes used with other medications to treat muscle spasms and stiffness, or seizures.

Valium: used to treat severe anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal symptoms by calming the central nervous system.