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Thursday, October, 15, 2009

Diazepam Medication

Health Encyclopedia: Multiple Sclerosis Treating The Complications

Treating the Complications


Fatigue

Fatigue affects at least two-thirds of patients. It is among the most disabling problems in MS and is difficult to treat. Treating any problem (depression, hypothyroidism) that may be causing fatigue is important. Aerobic exercise programs scheduled early in the day have been helpful for patients who can participate. Preventing overheating can improve fatigue.

Modafinil (Provigil, Alertec) is a promising drug that promotes long-lasting wakefulness and is currently...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Treating Anxiety Disorders with Medications
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...procedures. Generic names: alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam   Other types of... Read more »

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Benzodiazepines, Are They Safe?
By Dr. Diana L Walcutt , Health Expert

...Clonazepam, triazolam, lorezapam, Tranxene, Versed, diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate,... Read more »

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How to Manage MS-Related Spasticity
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...considered. Other oral drugs used off label include diazepam (Valium®), which is very... Read more »

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How do I get Mental Health Services with No Money and No Insurance?
By Merely Me , Health Expert

Over the months I have spent here on My Depression Connection, I have answered a lot of your... Read more »

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FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Banning Vicodin and Percocet
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...do.  Since the vote to ban Vicodin and Percocet-type drugs was so close, perhaps they will give... Read more »

Health Guide

TMJ Medications
...Meloxicam - Mobic Naproxen - Aleve Muscle Relaxants Carisprodol - Soma Cyclobenzaprine - Flexeril Diazepam - Valium Lioresal - Baclofen Metaxalone - Skelaxin Tizanidine - Zanaflex Alprazolam -... Read more »
Reversible Dementias
...(ranitidine)Anti-anxiety/sedative drugs     Halcion (triazolam)     Xanux (alprazolam)     Valium (diazepam)Also some drugs for cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, pain,... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction and Medication
...recommended and may lead to hallucinations, confusion and seizures. Pharmacologically, Dantrium--as well as diazepam and Klonopin--should have no effect on your sex drive but are more likely to... Read more »
Epilepsy: Treatment
...separated by periods of consciousness) are anti-anxiety drugs known as benzodiazepines. They include diazepam (Valium, Diastat) or lorazepam (Ativan). These drugs are available in the following... Read more »
Night terror
...required. Psychotherapy or counseling may be appropriate in some cases. Benzodiazepine medications (such as diazepam) used at bedtime will often reduce night terrors; however, medication is not... Read more »

Medications

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...cholestyramine (or other anion-exchange resins) diazepam diazoxide estrogens lidocaine ... Read more »

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Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to... Read more »

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Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to... Read more »

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...medicine for sleep or anxiety (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, narcotic... Read more »

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...sedatives), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g.,... Read more »

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