Valium (generic name: diazepam) is a prescription medication that belongs to the benzodiazepine class of drugs. It is commonly used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures, and can also be used as a sedative before medical procedures. Valium is often prescribed for the short-term relief of severe anxiety symptoms. It helps relieve muscle spasms due to injury, inflammation, or neurological conditions. Valium is used as an adjunctive therapy for certain types of seizures.