Diazepam
Athetosis, Lockjaw, Syndrome + 11 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Diazepam
Treatment for
Athetosis
What is Diazepam
Diazepam
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Diazepam is a powerful medication used to treat severe anxiety, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, and alcohol withdrawal. It works by increasing the activity of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid. Recently, a new auto-injectable form of diazepam was approved by the FDA to treat seizures quickly and easily. This new form of the medication is a useful tool for treating epilepsy.
Valium
is the brand name
Diazepam Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Valium
Diazepam
1963
289
Effectiveness
How Diazepam Affects Patients
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that helps with anxiety, sedation, muscle relaxation, seizure prevention, and memory loss. It works by assisting the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain, which helps to slow down the nervous system.
How Diazepam works in the body
Diazepam is a medication that can reduce anxiety, muscle tension, and seizures. It works by connecting to receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which helps increase the calming effects of a chemical called GABA. This chemical can help with sleep, memory, anxiety, epilepsy, and controlling how sensitive the nerves are.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested measure of Diazepam is contingent upon the determined condition, including Muscle Tissue, Seizures and Anger Management Therapy. The magnitude of dosage is contingent on the technique of delivery outlined in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Drug Resistant Epilepsy
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Seizures
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Anger Management Therapy
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Muscle Tissue
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Athetosis
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Lockjaw
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Syndrome
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Motor Neuron Disease, Upper
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Kit, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Cream - Topical, Cream, Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Sedation therapy
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Sedation
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Anxiety Disorders
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Stiff-Person Syndrome
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Kit, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Liquid - Intramuscular, Cream - Topical, Cream, Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Status Epilepticus
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
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Warnings
Diazepam Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Do Not Combine
Glaucoma
Do Not Combine
Myasthenia Gravis
Do Not Combine
Liver Failure
Do Not Combine
Respiratory Insufficiency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Diazepam.
Common Diazepam Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Diazepam.
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Diazepam.
Azelastine
Major
Diazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Diazepam.
Copanlisib
Major
The metabolism of Copanlisib can be decreased when combined with Diazepam.
Diazepam Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much diazepam can cause increased effects of the drug, like clumsiness, sleepiness, difficulty speaking, weak muscles, deep sleep, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, and eye twitching. In some cases, it can even lead to a coma. It can be especially dangerous when taken with other medications that can cause drowsiness. Diazepam should not be taken by pregnant women or while breastfeeding. It may cause harm to babies if taken while pregnant or during labor. It should not be used in children younger than six months old. Elderly people should use the lowest effective dose and have their kidney function
Diazepam Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Diazepam?
409 active trials are presently assessing the suitability of Diazepam for use in treating Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Stiff Man Syndrome.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Anxiety Disorders
56 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
183 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 3
Syndrome
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable
Lockjaw
0 Actively Recruiting
Stiff-Person Syndrome
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1
Sedation
2 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable
Motor Neuron Disease, Upper
0 Actively Recruiting
Athetosis
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Drug Resistant Epilepsy
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Sedation therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Status Epilepticus
0 Actively Recruiting
Seizures
0 Actively Recruiting
Muscle Tissue
0 Actively Recruiting
Anger Management Therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Diazepam Reviews: What are patients saying about Diazepam?
5
Patient Review
8/10/2019
Diazepam for Anxious
5
Patient Review
5/2/2016
Diazepam for Panic Disorder
5
Patient Review
10/24/2017
Diazepam for Calming of Pediatric Patient by Administration of Sedative
5
Patient Review
12/1/2017
Diazepam for Muscle Spasm
5
Patient Review
3/8/2018
Diazepam for Panic Disorder
5
Patient Review
10/5/2018
Diazepam for Anxious
5
Patient Review
8/12/2022
Diazepam for Inducing of a Relaxed Easy State
5
Patient Review
8/30/2017
Diazepam for Anxious
1
Patient Review
9/6/2017
Diazepam for Muscle Spasm
Patient Q&A Section about diazepam
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How quickly do diazepam work?
"How long after taking diazepam will it start to work?"
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What are the side effects of diazepam?
"The side effects of the medication include feeling drowsy, dizzy, or tired, as well as muscle weakness, headaches, a dry mouth, nausea, and constipation."
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What are diazepam drugs used for?
"Diazepam is a medication used to relieve symptoms of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal, as well as treat certain seizure disorders. It works by relaxing muscles and relieving muscle spasms. Diazepam is a type of benzodiazepine."
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