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Please describe the medication: diazepam?

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Diazepam: Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. This medicine is a benzodiazepine.

Answered 3/14/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Valium: Diazepam belongs to the benzo family and has a long 1/2 life in the body. It is used for anxiety and muscle spasms. Neuro docs like to use it for patients with ms and stroke for muscle relaxation. It can also be used rectally for seizures, especially in children.

Answered 8/30/2016

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