Diazepam tablets and liquid forms can treat many different conditions such as anxiety disorders, muscle spasms, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
This medicine is faster acting and longer-lasting than other drugs in its family (benzodiazepine drugs).
Diazepam can be used in children over the age of 6 months to manage muscle spasms.
It is an inexpensive medication and is available in a low-cost generic form.
Diazepam can be habit-forming and can lead to dependence. Therefore, chronic administration is not advised, and it is only used for the short term.
There are multiple drug interactions between diazepam and other medications.
This medication is not safe to take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It can be harmful to the unborn baby, and diazepam passes into breast milk.
Diazepam can cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and memory problems.
Elderly patients (age 65 plus) may have severe side effects on diazepam.
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