Diazepam Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Ivax Pharm, Stesolid, Valium
What is Diazepam?
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine drug used for the treatment of anxiety and muscle spasm.
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Reasons Taken
161 patients in the community are taking or have taken Diazepam.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 55 | 34% |
| Other | 37 | 22% |
| Anxiety | 32 | 19% |
| Pain | 10 | 6% |
| Bladder problems | 3 | 1% |
| Spasms | 2 | 1% |
| Dizziness | 2 | 1% |
| Emotional lability | 2 | 1% |
| MS Hug, or girdle-band sensation, stomach/chest/thighs | 1 | <1% |
| sleep problems | 1 | <1% |
| Awakening due to pain | 1 | <1% |
| Vertigo | 1 | <1% |
| Cramps | 1 | <1% |
| Muscle spasm, stomach | 1 | <1% |
| Difficulty walking | 1 | <1% |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | <1% |
| Spasms, calves | 1 | <1% |
| Sexual dysfunction | 1 | <1% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | <1% |
| vertigo migraine | 1 | <1% |
| General health | 1 | <1% |
| Sensation | 1 | <1% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Diazepam or how long patients were taking Diazepam before stopping.
Currently taking Diazepam
Stopped taking Diazepam
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 10 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 20% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 40% | 2 |
| Slight | 20% | 1 |
| Can't tell | 20% | 1 |
Insomnia
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 40% | 4 |
| None | 60% | 6 |
Top reported side-effects include: Grogginess, slight hungover feeling at first the next day
Summary results are based on 10 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 10)
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- moogie16
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: severe
- Speech: moderate
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
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by moogie16
Aug 19, 2008
- EfficacySlight
- Side-effectsNone
- Stiffness/spasticity
- Advice/Tips
- Makes me a little sleepier.
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1 helpful mark
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- Sportsfan
- Sensation: Mild
- Overall: Mild
- Cognition: mild
- Vision: mild
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: mild
- Upper limb: mild
- Walking: moderate
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by Sportsfan
Sep 04, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Other
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0 helpful marks