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| Diazepam, Valium, Stesolid, Seduxen, Bosaurin, Apozepam Description Diazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative that has anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, skeletal muscle relaxant and amnestic properties. It is used for treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle spasms. Action benzodiazepine - enhances effect of GABA Indications agitation, amnesia induction, anxiety, benzodiazepine withdrawal, chloroquine overdose, drug-induced seizures, ethanol withdrawal, muscle spasm, sedation induction, seizure prophylaxis, status epilepticus, tetanus, Side Effects anxiety, apnea, ataxia, cardiac arrest, confusion, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, euphoria, fatigue, headache, hypotension, insomnia, interstitial nephritis, mania, nightmares, respiratory depression, restlessness, syncope, tremor, vertigo, withdrawal, Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions Negative interactions: Grapefruit juice Grapefruit juice slows the breakdown of several drugs, including benzodiazepines. Sedative herbs: Kava, Passionflower, Hops, Ashwagandha, Calendula, Catnip, LadyÕs Slipper, Lemon Balm, Sassafras, Skullcap, and Yerba mansa. Sedative herbs may cause excess sedation when used with antipsychotic agents. Positive interactions: Melatonin Melatonin may help handle withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines.
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