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*'''Anxiolytic:''' Diazepam is one of the oldest benzodiazepines and has/is often prescribed by a medical doctor (usually a psychiatrist) for the maintenance of diurnal anxiety caused by day to day stressful situations that produce ephemeral agitation, or for people suffering from socially detrimental anxiety attacks in [[panic disorder]].
*'''Anxiolytic:''' Diazepam is one of the oldest benzodiazepines and has/is often prescribed by a medical doctor (usually a psychiatrist) for the maintenance of diurnal anxiety caused by day to day stressful situations that produce ephemeral agitation, or for people suffering from socially detrimental anxiety attacks in [[panic disorder]].
*'''Amnestic:''' It is also useful for ameliorating the anxiety in individuals before undergoing unpleasant medical procedures such as endoscopies, colonoscopies, and dental work. Benzodiazepines are efficient amnestics and are therefore desirable in this context as well.
*'''Amnestic:''' It is also useful for ameliorating the anxiety in individuals before undergoing unpleasant medical procedures such as endoscopies, colonoscopies, and dental work. Benzodiazepines are efficient amnestics and are therefore desirable in this context as well. The intravenous form of the drug is used for these cases.
*'''Sedative or hypnotic:''' Diazepam has been shown to be an effective treatment for short-term insomnia, associated with or without anxiety. However, prolonged treatment for insomnia may become less efficacious as the patient develops tolerance to the drug.
*'''Sedative or hypnotic:''' Diazepam has been shown to be an effective treatment for short-term insomnia, associated with or without anxiety. However, prolonged treatment for insomnia may become less efficacious as the patient develops tolerance to the drug.
*'''Anticonvulsant:''' Diazepam, along with [[Lorazepam]], are usually first choice drugs for the cessation of seizures in patients suffering from epilepsy.
*'''Anticonvulsant:''' Diazepam, along with [[Lorazepam]], are usually first choice drugs for the cessation of seizures in patients suffering from epilepsy.