Quote:Just a little aside here, sedatives are not as sedating as one would think for people with anxiety
I am not a doctor,and made no broad claims. I outlined only MY experience and ended with the implicit suggestion to seek medical help.
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From wiki. The full article is worth reading.
VALIUM (Diazepam)
SOME uses:
Quote:Diazepam has a broad spectrum of indications (most of which are off-label), including:
Treatment of anxiety, panic attacks, and states of agitation[8]
Treatment of neurovegetative symptoms associated with vertigo[24]
Treatment of the symptoms of alcohol, opiate and benzodiazepine withdrawal[8][25]
Short-term treatment of insomnia[8]
Treatment of tetanus, together with other measures of intensive -treatment[26]
Adjunctive treatment of spastic muscular paresis (paraplegia/tetraplegia) caused by cerebral or spinal cord conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury (long-term treatment is coupled with other rehabilitative measures)[27]
Palliative treatment of stiff person syndrome[28]
Pre- or postoperative sedation, anxiolysis and/or amnesia (e.g., before endoscopic or surgical procedures)[27]
Treatment of complications with a hallucinogen crisis and stimulant overdoses and psychosis, such as LSD, cocaine, or methamphetamine.[12]
Prophylactic treatment of oxygen toxicity during hyperbaric oxygen therapy[29]
Dosages should be determined on an individual basis, depending upon the condition to be treated, the severity of symptoms, the body weight of the patient, and any comorbid conditions the patient may have.[12]
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Quote:Contraindications
Use of diazepam should be avoided, when possible, in individuals with the following conditions:[34]
Ataxia
Severe hypoventilation
Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
Severe hepatic deficiencies (hepatitis and liver cirrhosis decrease elimination by a factor of two)
Severe renal deficiencies (for example, patients on dialysis)
Liver disorders
Severe respiratory disorders
Severe sleep apnea
Severe depression, particularly when accompanied by suicidal tendencies
Psychosis
Pregnancy or breast feeding
Caution required in elderly or debilitated patients
Coma or shock
Abrupt discontinuation of therapy
Acute intoxication with alcohol, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances (with the exception of some hallucinogens and/or stimulants, where it is occasionally used as a treatment for overdose)
History of alcohol or drug dependence
Myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder causing marked fatiguability
Hypersensitivity or allergy to any drug in the benzodiazepine class
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