Used in a Sentence

valium

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for valium.

Editorial note

Does this mean that people addicted to valium or other benzos are more awake than others when they are not on the drug?

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Quick take

(trademark, pharmacology) The drug diazepam.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of valium gathered in one view.

noun

(trademark, pharmacology) The drug diazepam.

noun

(countable) A Valium pill.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for valium.

noun

(trademark, pharmacology) The drug diazepam.

noun

(countable) A Valium pill.

Example sentences

1

Does this mean that people addicted to valium or other benzos are more awake than others when they are not on the drug?

2

Giving 2-year-olds a quarter of a Valium will do that, too; doesn't mean we should.

3

This isn't to say that valium is 'safe' but it's far less toxic to the body than alcohol.

4

Just wanted to make a small correction: Valium is diazepam and Xanax is alprazolam, both are benzodiazepines.

5

I recently had to take two Valium in preparation for a nerve-wracking medical procedure (an injection into my eyeball).

6

Of course, the quoted site is currently slower than a snail on valium...

7

I've also purchased Zopiclone and Valium through Silk Road which has been shipped from the U.

8

I've taken Valium and Xanax as needed for more than 2 decades without becoming addicted.

9

That said, I'm high (low?) on Valium at the moment, so I'm in no shape to argue it at the moment.

10

While I wasn't completely under, I was given Valium beforehand and therefore didn't really give a shit about what they were doing.

11

My doctor gives you a Valium before the surgery.

12

I've had all pre-exam checks & the surgery on one day and could work the next day (after a beautiful 16h valium-induced sleep).

Quote examples

1

Speaking of depressed wives and valium, "Over the past two decades, the use of antidepressants has skyrocketed.

2

Xanax used to be "perfectly safe" as an alternative to the obviously addictive Valium.

3

I think the "something" he is referring to is more akin to Valium and not sugar.

4

I don't know if that fits your "addicted to valium" definition, but I didn't have any noticeable "more awake" feelings in the 2-3 month dry periods.

Proper noun examples

1

I had a breakthrough a couple years ago when I was prescribed diazepam (Valium) to deal with acute attacks.

2

Never switched to Valium, but it all really depends on your body chemistry.

3

As in Baltimore now, a few serious legal cases against the police can calm down the whole police force like a few million pills of Valium.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use valium in a sentence?

Does this mean that people addicted to valium or other benzos are more awake than others when they are not on the drug?

What does valium mean?

(trademark, pharmacology) The drug diazepam.

What part of speech is valium?

valium is commonly used as noun.