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What does it do?
This product is used primarily in the treatment of anxiety. It is a benzodiazepine that works on the brain to promote muscle relaxation and sedation.
Last text update: 2011-10-05
Last data update: 2012-01-14
Usage:
Diazepam is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Anxiety | 59% |
| Muscle Spasms | 29% |
| Depression | 24% |
| Insomnia | 24% |
| Back/Neck Pain | 20% |
| Migraine/Headache | 12% |
| Pain-Generalized | 8% |
| Irritable Bowel | 8% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 4% |
| Fibromyalgia | 4% |
| Neuropathic Pain | 4% |
| Overactive Bladder | 4% |
General Information:
- 7.4
- Diazepam Average Satisfaction Score
- 90% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Diazepam.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 9,900 users taking Diazepam (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Diazepam (Diazepam)
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Take 1 - 2mg in am and 2 - 2mg in pm along with pantoprazole for acid reflux and I have had no problems. Have been using for 2 months
- 59 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-01-15 14:06:36
I was not weaned off Valium, it has been tough. I was switched to Klonopin, when my Family Doctor wouldn't prescribe V that I was getting from my Psychiatrist. I wish some days I could take a Valium. I have Generalized Anxiety Order, having been hospitalized for it. if given a choice, I would rather take it.
- 44 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-06-27 06:59:33
I have been taking Valium since the early 90's. My present dose is 30mg a day. 10mg in the morning and 20mg at bedtime if needed. I can also sub. The dose if I have any anxiety during the day. I never exceed my 30mg dose and there are many days I don't take the 30mg. It all depends on the situation. I suffer from COMBAT PTSD from Vietnam. I went a Nat'l Center for PTSD in West Haven, Ct at the VAMC Hospital in 92, it was a 17 week in patient program. The have shut down since then. I have been on numerous medications for PTSD and for me valium is one that works for soom reason. I don't feel addicted and there are days I go without completely and don't go into a panic when I don't have it. So I don't condemn it, it works differently for individuals. Inactive Marine Sgt.
- 60 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-06-20 11:41:16
