- Anxiety disorders: To relieve symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and agitation.
- Alcohol withdrawal: To manage symptoms such as anxiety, seizures, and tremors.
- Muscle spasms: To relieve muscle spasms caused by injury or neurological conditions like cerebral palsy.
- Seizure disorders: Used as an add-on therapy, especially for certain types of seizures.
- Sedation: To help patients relax before medical or surgical procedures.
- Prescription only: This medication is only available with a doctor’s prescription.
- Short-term use: To avoid dependency, it is typically prescribed for only a few weeks.
- Risk of dependency and misuse: Misuse can lead to addiction, overdose, or death, especially if taken with alcohol or other depressants.
- Withdrawal symptoms: Suddenly stopping the medication, especially after long-term use, can lead to life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor will help you decrease your dose gradually.
- Side effects: Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, muscle weakness, and impaired coordination. More serious side effects can also occur.
- Impaired driving: Because it can cause drowsiness and slow reaction times, you should not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
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