Diazepam

Diazepam is used in the treatment of short term anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm and epilepsy.

How Diazepam works

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Common side effects of Diazepam

Drowsiness, Fatigue, Confusion, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Sensory motor disorders, Tremors, Withdrawal symptoms