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Side Effects Of Diazepam

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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Mental Health and MS: Anxiety Disorders
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...as lorazepam (Ativan®), clonazepam (Klonopin®), diazepam (Valium®), or alprazolam... Read more »

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A Week I Will Hopefully Forget
By John McManamy , Health Expert

Thanks to all of you for your support. To briefly recap:In my previous sharepost, I described my... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
Epilepsy: Long-Term Treatment
...not yet wholly known.Acute tonic-clonic convulsions and convulsive status epilepticus. Intravenous diazepam, a drug known as a benzodiazepine, is the first choice. Rectal administration of... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Medications
...interact with certain drugs, such as antiseizure agents (e.g., phenytoin), antianxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), and blood thinners (e.g., warfarin).Long-term use of high-dose PPIs may produce... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...safest and most effective method for administering this combination.Other benzodiazepines, including diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and chlordiazepoxide (Librium), are used mainly for... Read more »

Medications

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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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...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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...taking a benzodiazepine (e.g., clonazepam, lorazepam, diazepam). There may be a slightly... Read more »

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