{"id":18573,"date":"2017-12-04T10:50:31","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T05:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18573"},"modified":"2018-08-03T10:25:29","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T04:55:29","slug":"diazepam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18573","title":{"rendered":"Diazepam &#8211; Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Valium<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category:\u00a0<\/strong>Benzodiazepines<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Diazepam<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diazepam has anticonvulsant, sedative, anxiolytic, amnesic, and muscle relaxant properties. Thus, it is generally prescribed for the treatment of delirium, agitation, hallucinations, seizures, tremors, alcohol withdrawal, and anxiety disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is Diazepam Approved by U.S. FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diazepam was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for the treatment anxiety disorder, insomnia, seizures including status epilepticus and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Diazepam:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diazepam belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepines which are prescribed for the\u00a0treatment of various health condition. It is used for the treatment of anxiety, seizures including status epileptics, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, muscle spasm caused by tetanus, alcohol withdrawal and Meniere\u2019s disease. In certain cases, it may also be prescribed before some medical procedures (such as endoscopies) to relieve tension and anxiety and some surgical treatment to stimulate amnesia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Common Health Benefits of Diazepam<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stopping seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Relaxing muscles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Reducing and treating anxiety symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Impairing short-term memory<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Reducing effects of insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diazepam helps by increasing the function of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain. GABA is an essential chemical found in the brain that stops or slow down certain nerve movement and targets a specific area of the brain. This is the reason why it is also known as central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Side Effects of Diazepam:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diazepam side effects can be fatal and health injurious. Stop taking diazepam and seek medical assistance or attention if you experience any of below-mentioned side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Feeling like you might pass out<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hyperactivity, aggression, hostility, agitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">New or worsening seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tremor, muscle twitching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of bladder control<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Urinating less than usual or not at all<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weak or shallow breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Depressed mood<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unusual thoughts or behavior<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hallucinations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Decreased inhibitions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">No fear of danger<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unusual risk-taking behavior<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tired feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Feeling restless or irritable<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Spinning sensation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Memory problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Muscle weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Constipation, nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Slurred speech, drooling or dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Itching, mild skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Double vision, blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Doss of interest in sexual activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Impaired balance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Changes in libido<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Besides these, there can be various other side effects. Thus, if you are taking Diazepam and observe any side-effect, it is advised to immediately call for medical assistance in order to avoid harmful complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosages of Diazepam:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take only the doctor prescribed dosage of diazepam. Also, don&#8217;t try to make changes to dose, i.e. either smaller or larger doses as this can affect the efficacy of the drug and can even cause an overdose. Moreover, any changes to the doses should only be made by y<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">our doctor, as they can prescribe the appropriate dosage for the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also, Diazepam<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> is generally prescribed only for a short time period. It is strictly advised that no one should take medicine for a\u00a0 period longer than 3 months (12 weeks) without a doctor\u2019s prescription. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Moreover, it is advised to not suddenly stop taking diazepam as it can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as increased seizures. If you want to stop using this medicine, it is advised to consult a doctor as they can make changes to your dosage, i.e. reduce them so that you can eventually stop consuming it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss a Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">it. But, make sure that when you take it, you are not overlapping with the next dosage as it can cause an overdose of the drug.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The overdose of Diazepam can cause various side effects such as extreme drowsiness, limp and weakened muscles, loss of balance and coordination, and even fainting. Thus, if you observe any of these side-effects it is advised to call for immediate medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interaction of Diazepam:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Before taking diazepam, tell your doctor if you have been using other medicines or drugs such as allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxers, medicine for anxiety or depression, or any kind of sedatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Following is a list of drugs that can cause harmful interactions with diazepam:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Anti-fungal medicines such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), voriconazole (VFEND), miconazole (Oravig), itraconazole (Onmel).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Heart and hypertension medicines such as diltiazem (Cardizem), nicardipine (Cardene), quinidine (Quinora), verapamil (Calan, Isoptin), amlodipine (Norvasc).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Antibiotics such as Erythrocin (E.E.S. Granules), dalfopristin (Synercid), telithromycin (Ketek).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Anti-depressants such as fluoxetine (PROzac)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cimetidine (Tagamet)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Omeprazole (PriLOSEC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Phenytoin (Dilantin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">HIV\/AIDS medicine such as saquinavir (Invirase), delavirdine (Rescriptor), ritonavir (Norvir), nelfinavir (Viracept), etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are various other drugs that can interact with diazepam. Thus, it is advised to tell your medical health provider about all the medications you are taking so that they can inform you about all the interaction risks with the prescription.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span class=\"resultTitle\"><span class=\"word\">Lifes<\/span><span class=\"word\">tyle<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\">and<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\">Food<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\">Habits<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\"><span class=\"changedDisabled\">Y<\/span>ou<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\" aria-describedby=\"ui-id-106\"><span class=\"changedDisabled\">M<\/span>ust<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\"><span class=\"changedDisabled\">F<\/span>ollow<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\"><span class=\"changedDisabled\">W<\/span>hen<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\">on<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\">Diazepam:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">While taking Diazepam, you should be equally careful with your food and lifestyle habits. Also, you should never share or recommend this medicine with or without telling your doctor as you are not authorized to prescribe this medicine. The medicine should only be prescribed by a certified doctor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Also, you must tell your doctor if you have a history of drug abuse or addiction. You should not take this medicine if you have an allergic reaction to diazepam or similar drugs of medication such as alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), clonazepam (Klonopin), etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tell your doctor if you have-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Narrow-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Breathing problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sleep apnea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Myasthenia gravis ( a muscle weakness disorder)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Liver disease or kidney<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Epilepsy or other seizure disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A history of drug or alcohol addiction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Suicidal thoughts or behavior, depression, mental illness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, bronchitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Asthma, emphysema<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You can ask for diet and lifestyle routine which you need to follow while taking this medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe is Diazepam for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diazepam lies in the U.S. FDA pregnancy category D, which means that its use should be avoided during pregnancy. This is because the use of Diazepam and other benzodiazepine drugs have been associated with congenital malformations and abnormal childbirth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Also, in case of nursing mothers, the use of Diazepam should be avoided as it can accumulate in the breastfed employee and can be harmful to them. Thus, the mothers should either give up on breastfeeding or the use of the medical drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span class=\"resultTitle\"><span class=\"word\">Complications<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\">and<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\">Condition<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\"><span class=\"changedDisabled\">D<\/span>ue<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\">to<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\"><span class=\"changedDisabled\">P<\/span>rolonged<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\"><span class=\"changedDisabled\">U<\/span>se<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\">of<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"word\">Diazepam:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diazepam may have habit-forming capabilities hence you should not use this medicine without a doctor&#8217;s prescription or when the prescription period is over. Also, it is advised not to share diazepam with any other family member or friend or anyone else. Especially if someone has drug abuse or addiction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Diazepam:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diazepam is an FDA approved drug and available at government or FDA approved stores. You can buy this medicine from online stores as well after providing required information related to your prescription.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0Valium Category:\u00a0Benzodiazepines Generic Name:\u00a0Diazepam Introduction and Quick Information: Diazepam has anticonvulsant, sedative, anxiolytic, amnesic, and muscle relaxant properties. Thus, it is generally prescribed for the treatment of delirium, agitation, hallucinations, seizures, tremors, alcohol withdrawal, and anxiety disorders.\u00a0 Is Diazepam Approved by U.S. FDA? Diazepam was approved by the United States Food and Drug [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":34391,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18940],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18573","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-know-your-drug"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18573","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18573"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18573\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/34391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18573"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}