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{{stub}} '''Diazepam''', better known as '''Valium''', is a benzodiazepine used for [[anxiety]], muscle stiffness, [[muscle spasm]]s and alcohol withdrawal.<ref name=drugscom /> ==Theory== ==Evidence == The [[Canadian Consensus Criteria]] for [[ME/CFS]] states that diazepam may be useful for [[anxiety]] in people with ME/CFS.<ref name="CCC" /> ==Risks and safety == Misuse of diazepam carries a serious risk of addiction, overdose, and death.<ref name=drugscom /> Side effects include: *Drowsiness *[[Ataxia]] *[[Fatigue]] *[[Dizziness]] *[[Nausea]] *[[Blurred vision]] *[[Vertigo]] *[[Headache]]s *Urinary retention *[[Constipation]] *[[Skin rash]]es *[[Hypotension]] (low blood pressure)<ref name=drugscom>{{Cite web | url = https://www.drugs.com/diazepam.html|website =drugs.com | title = Diazepam |access-date = 2021-02-20}}</ref><ref name="CCC">{{Cite journal | last1 = Carruthers | first1 = Bruce M. | author-link1 = Bruce Carruthers | last2 = Jain | first2 = Anil Kumar | authorlink2 = Anil Kumar Jain | last3 = De Meirleir | first3 = Kenny L. | authorlink3 = Kenny De Meirleir | last4 = Peterson | first4 = Daniel L. | authorlink4 = Daniel Peterson | last5 = Klimas | first5 = Nancy G. | author-link5 = Nancy Klimas | last6 = Lerner | first6 = A. Martin | author-link6 = Martin Lerner | last7 = Bested | first7 = Alison C. | author-link8 = Alison Bested | last8 = Flor-Henry | first8 = Pierre | author-link8 = Pierre Flor-Henry | last9 = Joshi | first9 = Pradip | author-link9 = Pradip Joshi | last10 = Powles | first10 = AC Peter | author-link10 = A C Peter Powles | last11 = Sherkey | first11 = Jeffrey A. | author-link11 = Jeffrey Sherkey | last12 = van de Sande | first12 = Marjorie I. | author-link12 = Marjorie van de Sande| title = Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Clinical Working Case Definition, Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols| journal = Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | volume = 11 |issue = 2 | pages = 7-115 | date = 2003 | pmid = | doi = 10.1300/J092v11n01_02 |url = http://www.investinme.org/Documents/PDFdocuments/CanadianDefinitionME-CFS.pdf}}</ref> ==Costs and availability== Perscription only. Widely available but may be restricted due to the high risk of addiction and substance abuse.<ref name=drugscom /> ==See also== *[[Anxiety]] *[[Panic attack]] *[[Muscle spasm]] ==Learn more== *[https://www.drugs.com/diazepam.html Diazepam] - drugs.com ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:Potential treatments]] [[Category:Muscle relaxants]] [[Category:Benzodiazepines]]
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