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Diazepam is a medicine used to treat anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder symptoms include discomfort, sleeping difficulty, and hands and feet sweating.
Diazepam is used to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as seizures, anxiety, and hallucinations.
Diazepam is used to treat skeletal muscular spasms due to muscles or joints inflammation.
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety and stress symptoms in individuals having endoscopic treatments.
Diazepam is used to treat tension and anxiety symptoms in individuals having surgical procedures.
Diazepam is a medicine used to treat seizure disorders.

Contradications

Not indicated in those who are allergic to Diazepam.
In patients with a narrow-angle glaucoma history, Diazepam is not indicated.
Diazepam should not be used in people with myasthenia gravis because of the higher risk of major side effects.

Side effects

This medicine is known to produce drowsiness (sleepiness) and light headedness.

Expert Advice

Take Diazepam precisely as directed by your doctor.
Keep Diazepam at room temperature, away from excess heat, direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep Diazepam out of children’s and pets’ reach.
Do not use Diazepam after its expiry date has passed.

FAQs

What are the uses of Diazepam?

This medication is used for treatment of seizures, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, anxiety, muscle spasms, and for sedation before medical procedures. Make sure not to overuse this medicine as it may lead to addiction.

How to store Diazepam?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

What are the precautions for taking Diazepam?

• You may feel drowsy therefore do not do work requiring alertness e.g. driving immediately after taking this medicine

Does Diazepam have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should not be used during pregnancy and in lactating women.