Diazepam indications

List of indications
Anxiety Alcohol withdrawal Skeletal muscle spasms Convulsive disorders Long-term use

Anxiety
Diazepam Tablets USP are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. Return to top

Alcohol withdrawal
In acute alcohol withdrawal, Diazepam may be useful in the symptomatic relief of acute agitation, tremor, impending or acute delirium tremens and hallucinosis. Return to top

Skeletal muscle spasms
Diazepam is a useful adjunct for the relief of skeletal muscle spasm due to reflex spasm to local pathology (such as inflammation of the muscles or joints, or secondary to trauma); spasticity caused by upper motor neuron disorders (such as cerebral palsy and paraplegia); athetosis; and stiff-man syndrome. Return to top

Convulsive disorders
Oral Diazepam may be used adjunctively in convulsive disorders, although it has not proved useful as the sole therapy. Return to top

Long-term use
The effectiveness of Diazepam in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. Return to top