Question 1

What is Diazepam used for?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety and nervousness, trouble sleeping, muscle spasms and stiffness, seizures (convulsions/fits), alcohol withdrawal symptoms, calming patients before surgery or medical procedures

Question 2

How do you take Diazepam?

Accepted Answer

For anxiety, adults usually take 2 mg to 10 mg, two to three times daily depending on how serious the condition is. Your doctor will start you on a low dose and adjust it. Swallow the tablet with water — it can be taken with or without food. Do not take more than your doctor prescribes, and do not use it for longer than your doctor says, as your body can get used to it quickly.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Diazepam?

Accepted Answer

Feeling very sleepy or drowsy, dizziness or light-headedness, feeling tired or weak, slight confusion, muscle weakness

Question 4

Who should not take Diazepam?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to diazepam or other benzodiazepines, people with severe breathing problems, people with severe liver disease, people with a condition called myasthenia gravis (serious muscle weakness), people with sleep apnoea (breathing stops during sleep), anyone with a history of drug or alcohol addiction should use it only with extreme caution, and elderly people should use very low doses.

Question 5

Is Diazepam safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Diazepam is not safe during pregnancy as it can harm the unborn baby, and it passes into breast milk — do not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically says you must.

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