Diazepam Medication Information

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Diazepam is a prescription drug used to treat seizures, muscle spasms, anxiety, and other conditions. This eMedTV article provides more information about the uses and effects of diazepam, and also covers diazepam dosing guidelines and side effects.

Shakiness and blurred vision are among the possible side effects of diazepam. This eMedTV resource lists common and serious diazepam side effects and describes what to do if you have any serious side effects (such as hostility, aggression, or rage).

Anxiety and seizures are among the conditions that diazepam can treat. This eMedTV article describes these diazepam uses in more detail, and also discusses how the drug can be used for off-label purposes (such as for treating agitation or insomnia).

For most people with seizures, the diazepam dosage is 2 mg to 10 mg two to four times daily. This eMedTV Web page also lists dosages for the treatment of other conditions (such as muscle spasms) and covers diazepam dosing in children and the elderly.

Among the drugs that can potentially interact with diazepam are narcotics, alcohol, and probenecid. This eMedTV article explains how drug interactions with diazepam can raise the risk of side effects like drowsiness, confusion, or memory loss.

Before taking diazepam, let your doctor know if you are nursing or thinking of nursing. This eMedTV page covers other precautions and warnings with diazepam, such as the safety of taking diazepam while pregnant and people who shouldn't take the drug.