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It’s used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms and seizures or fits. It’s also used in hospital to reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms, such as sweating or difficulty sleeping.
It can also be taken to help you relax before an operation or other medical or dental treatments. This is known as a pre-med.
It works by increasing the levels of a calming chemical in your brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Diazepam is available on prescription only. Buy Antenex 5, Diazepam 5mg for sale online in Australia
It comes as tablets, a liquid that you swallow, or in a rectal tube – medicine that’s squeezed into your bottom (anus). It can also be given as an injection in hospital.
Who can take diazepam
Most adults aged 18 years and over can take diazepam tablets and liquid. People aged over 65 might need to take a lower dose.
Children aged 1 month and older can take it for muscle spasms.
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Who may not be able to take diazepam
Diazepam is not suitable for some people. To make sure it’s safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take diazepam if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to diazepam or any other medicine
- have liver or kidney problems
- have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness
- have sleep apnoea, a condition that causes breathing problems when you’re asleep
- have depression or thoughts of harming yourself or suicide
- have been diagnosed with a personality disorder
- have ever had problems with alcohol or drugs
- have recently had a loss or bereavement
- have arteriosclerosis, a condition that affects the blood flow to your brain
- have low levels of a protein called albumin in your blood
- are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding
- are over 65
- are going to be put to sleep (have a general anaesthetic) for an operation or other medical treatment
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the right dose of diazepam for you. It’s important to take diazepam exactly as your doctor tells you to. Buy Antenex 5, Diazepam 5mg for sale online in Australia
Dosage for tablets and liquid
The usual dose is:
- anxiety – 2mg, taken 3 times a day, this can be increased to 5mg to 10mg, taken 3 times a day
- sleep problems (related to anxiety) – 5mg to 15mg, taken once a day at bedtime
- muscle spasms in adults – 2mg to 15 mg a day. This can be taken as 1mg twice a day and can go up to 5mg taken 3 times a day. The dose can be increased to up to 20mg, taken 3 times a day if needed
- muscle spasms in children (aged 1 month to 17 years) – the dose varies depending on age. It’s usually taken twice a day, with 10 to 12 hours between each dose
Your dose might be lower if you’re over 65 or have kidney or liver problems or severe breathing problems. Buy Antenex 5, Diazepam 5mg for sale online in Australia
Dosage for rectal tubes
Your doctor will decide the right dose of diazepam rectal tubes for you or your child according to your weight, age and general health.
How to take or use it
How to take tablets and liquid
Take diazepam tablets or liquid with a drink of water. You can take them with or without food.
If you’re taking diazepam as a liquid, the medicine will come with a plastic syringe or spoon to help you measure out the right dose. If you do not have a syringe or spoon, ask your pharmacist for one. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not measure the right amount. Buy Antenex 5, Diazepam 5mg for sale online in Australia
How to use rectal tubes
Diazepam rectal tubes (or rectal diazepam) can be used if you or your child is having a seizure or fit.
If you have been prescribed rectal tubes, it’s important that a family member, friend or carer knows how to give you this medicine. This may vary between different brands. Read the instructions that come with the medicine carefully.
If you’re having a seizure, they also need to know how long to wait before giving you rectal diazepam. This depends on the type of seizure and how long it lasts. Buy Antenex 5, Diazepam 5mg for sale online in Australia
Before prescribing diazepam rectal tubes your doctor will talk to you and your family member or carer about how to recognise the type of seizure that should be treated with this medicine. They will also teach your family member or carer how to give the medicine.
How long to take it for
How long you’ll need to take diazepam for depends on why you’re taking it. It is usually only recommended for a short period of time of up to 4 weeks. Buy Antenex 5, Diazepam 5mg for sale online in Australia
If you’re prescribed diazepam for more than 4 weeks, your dose may be reduced gradually to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
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