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What Are The Side Effects Of Long Term Use Of Diazapam?
Question: I've Been on Diazapan 5mg 1 tab before bed for 6 mths for sever muscle spasm ! Also taking Citalopram 20mg. I haven't felt so health in years? Have tried reducing Diazapan taking half tab . After couple days my back starts to lock up , also don't get much sleep. My doctor said carry on your body must need these drugs.
my question is this safe long term???
Thankyou xxxxxxx
my question is this safe long term???
Thankyou xxxxxxx
Brief Answer:
Dependence is the main concern. Periodic LFT needs to be done.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. The main concern with diazepam is the development of dependence, something that you already seem to have developed. That is why you are experiencing symptoms on withdrawal.
It is otherwise safe on long term except that you need to periodically get a liver function test done in order to check that it is not affecting your liver.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Dependence is the main concern. Periodic LFT needs to be done.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. The main concern with diazepam is the development of dependence, something that you already seem to have developed. That is why you are experiencing symptoms on withdrawal.
It is otherwise safe on long term except that you need to periodically get a liver function test done in order to check that it is not affecting your liver.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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