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May 26, 2012

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Generalized anxiety disorder facts

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mood disorder that is characterized by multiple and/or nonspecific worries that interfere with the person's life in some way.
The most common anxiety disorders are specific phobias. Other anxiety disorders include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
GAD is quite common, affecting millions of people.
While there is no single cause of GAD, there are many factors that increase the risk of developing this disorder.
Signs and symptoms of anxiety can include those that are emotional or behavioral and ways of thinking that are responses to feeling as if one is in danger.
The similarities and differences in symptoms of anxiety in adults compared to children and adolescents depend on the diagnosis.
There seem to be gender d...

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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

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Diazepam Injection Overview

Diazepam Injection (brand name: Valium) is used to treat anxiety and muscle spasms. The injection form is used when the medication cannot be taken by mouth. It is also used in patients with alcohol withdrawal to prevent seizures and treat other symptoms (e.g., agitation, anxiety, hallucinations), for short-term treatment of serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus), or before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It is available in generic form. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, unsteadiness, or pain/burning/redness at the injection site.

Dosage of Diazepam Injection depends on the condition being treated and its severity. The usual recommended dose in older children and adults ranges from 2 mg to 20 mg I.M. or I.V. Diazepam Injection may interact with fluvoxamine, kava, phenytoin, cimetidine, ketoconazole, omeprazole, antihistamines, anti-seizure drugs, medicine for sleep or anxiety, muscle relaxants, narcotics, or psychiatric medicines. This medication contains a small amount of alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are taking drugs such as disulfiram or metronidazole that can adversely interact with alcohol. Diazepam Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm a fetus. This drug may pass into breast milk and have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using this medication is not recommended. Diazepam Injection may cause withdrawal symptoms (shakiness, trouble sleeping, muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, seizures, mental/mood changes such as anxiety/agitation) if you suddenly stop using this medication.

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Diazepam Injection Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Diazepam is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.

In acute alcohol withdrawal, diazepam may be useful in the symptomatic relief of acute agitation, tremor, impending or acute delirium tremens and hallucinosis.

As an adjunct prior to endoscopic procedures if apprehension, anxiety or acute stress reactions are present, and to diminish the patient's recall of the procedures. (See WAR...

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Diazepam Injection Consumer Information: Uses

Diazepam is used to treat anxiety and muscle spasms. The injection form is used when the medication cannot be taken by mouth. It is also used in patients with alcohol withdrawal to prevent seizures and treat other symptoms (e.g., agitation, anxiety, hallucinations).

This medication is also used for short-term treatment of serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures.

It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery.

This medication ...

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