73 patient evaluations for Diazepam

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May 15, 2012 (Started Apr 30, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for insomnia)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (agitation with irritability, Paradoxical effect to what I should have experienced IE in stead of sedating it cause rage, rage)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: added anticonvulsant properties and my siezures slowed a great deal while taking this
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 19, 2012 (Started Sep 19, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for muscle and joint pain)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 5 mg Every Other Week
Advice & Tips: I take this drug primarily at night time to relieve persistent muscle pain, the next morning the muscle pain is gone for 1 - 2 weeks. The other benefit of this drug is with my noctoria, I end up going to the toilet less and waking up with much more energy.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 28, 2013 (Started Jan 18, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for muscle pain)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for muscle tension)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for muscle spasms)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 22, 2013 (Started Jan 01, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for muscle spasms)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for panic disorder)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (tiredness increased)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 17, 2003 (Started Jan 01, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for panic disorder)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 16, 2014 (Started Jul 24, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for muscle pain)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for anxious mood)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for muscle spasms)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (fatigue)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: Sometimes I actually get increased energy. I think because it helps decrease the pain & stiffness. I only experience the fatigue if I'm suffering insomnia, but it is also the only thing I've found that helps with that as well and I don't feel groggy & hungover the next day.
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 15, 1975 (Started Jul 01, 1974)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for muscle spasms)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic))
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (dissociation, suicide attempt)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 12, 2015 (Started Jun 17, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for muscle spasms)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Dec 20, 2011 (Started Jun 17, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for muscle spasms)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I read an article suggesting that diazepam in conjunction with either baclofen or tizanidine was beneficial in dealing with spasticity and muscle cramps. Since adding the diazepam I have noticed a dramatic improvement in my cramps and spasticity.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 7, 2015 (Started Apr 03, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for anxious mood)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for cramps)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 28, 2010 (Started Apr 03, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for cramps)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: Only take as needed. Works as intended but I do not drive or cook when taking this drug as it may make me sleepy.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 12, 2015 (Started Feb 08, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for anxious mood)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: Regardless of what you're going through or experience keep a positive attitude a smile on your face. This will help you feel better and will result in positive outcomes regardless of what they are. Hugs Loves and Prayers
  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 15, 2015 (Started Nov 15, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for cervical dystonia (torticollis))
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (sluggishness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg One time
Advice & Tips: Very addictive so I only was prescribed 4 to take in two days.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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