Description
What is Diazepam 10mg?
Diazepam 10mg is a benzodiazepine medication used to treat seizures, anxiety, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It is primarily prescribed for short-term relief from anxiety disorder, muscle spasms, and fits. It is also used for tapering BZD addiction.
How does Diazepam 10mg work?
Diazepam 10mg has anticonvulsant and anxiolytic properties that increase the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, helping to relieve anxiety and manage seizures. It also relaxes tensed muscles and has fast action that effectively manages the acute onset of an anxiety attack and systemic seizure.
What are some side effects of Diazepam 10mg?
Common side effects of Diazepam 10mg include daytime drowsiness, feeling sleepy, drowsiness, confusion, shaky hands or tremors. Severe side effects include reduced effort to breathe, fever, chills, yellowing of eyes, trouble urinating, trouble walking, noisy, rasping, or slow breathing, sore throat, and allergic reaction.
What should I know before I use Diazepam 10mg?
Before using Diazepam 10mg, it is important to check if you are allergic to Diazepam or any other benzodiazepine medicine. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can take this medicine. Do not use if you have severe and chronic lung disease, severe liver disease, sleep apnea, severe muscle weakness, or drug or alcohol withdrawal. Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, including kidney or lung disease, high or low blood pressure, depression, history of alcohol and drug abuse, or epilepsy.
What are some common drug interactions of Diazepam 10mg?
Diazepam 10mg may interact with certain drugs, increasing the risk of severe side effects and contradictions. Products that may interact with Diazepam include clozapine, fluvoxamine, orlistat, and sodium oxybate. Avoid taking other opioid pain relief medication and other BZD drugs as this may increase the risk of severe side effects and CNS depressant increase when used together. Sleep regulators, including Ambien and zolpidem, may also increase the risk of severe side effects and drug interaction. Carisoprodol and Soma and other muscle relaxants may also interact, resulting in serious health conditions. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using Diazepam unless your doctor advises taking it.
How to take Diazepam 10mg?
Diazepam 10mg is an oral therapy, and your doctor will prescribe an accurate dose based on your symptoms and indications. Read the labels on the drug and take the dose for the stipulated time. You can take Diazepam 10mg with or without a meal, but if you have nausea, it is important to take it after food or ask your doctor how to manage it. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. If you are expecting a mother, seek immediate medical attention if you see any severe symptoms.
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