Brand Name : Bensedin Galenika/ Valium , Generic Name : Diazepam 10 mg, Drug Class: Anxiety, Pain Relief, Sleep Insomnia, Valium is an anti-anxiety medication, but also relieves pain after surgery or traumatic events. Essentially it is supposed to calm the body entirely while recovering from something particularly stressful. Individuals that take Valium report feeling high and detached from the world. It inhibits brain activity through a chemical reaction, which is what is needed during stressful times in some ones life.