Diazepam vs Oxazepam
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| Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). | Oxazepam is used to treat anxiety and also acute alcohol withdrawal. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming and an anti-seizure effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural substance in the body (GABA). This medication may also be used for sleep (insomnia) | |||
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| Add Diazepam review I have depression, anxiety and PSTD. I have some bad days and Diazepam is my drug of choice as it seems to level me out and even 5mg puts me in a much better mood. My other half tells me to take them some days. I am glad when someone else knows I am in trouble as I may not know it as I am sure others may not know either. But what a relief to me and anyone around me Diazpam is. I wish I had ... I have suffered with anxiety, and feelings of panic for over 20 yrs. This is the best, most effective medicine for me. I can still drive, work, and carry on a normal life. But I will have to remain on it the rest of my life. All pshcho's would tell me is take a deep breath, take a walk, read a book, find your happy place. None of these things worked. Most Dr.s dont want to give out anxiety meds. B ... Helps calm me down when it feels like my heart is going to come out of my chest. works great. also for sleep it works great. When a have an episode of throat clenching anxiety, Diazepam helps within 30 minutes to bring me back to clear thoughts | Add Oxazepam review Since I began menopause twelve years ago I have NOT slept through the night, always wake at the two hour mark. I do not take this drug every night for fear of dependency but when I require a good night sleep I will take which allows me to have a good nite sleep with NO side effects next say (lethargic, etc.) I was to the point of a breakdown on the side of the road one night.Called my Dr, prescribed this medicine and thank the lord, I haven't had that type of moment since almost immediate relief from anxiety attacks. | |||
