Diazepam Dosing Considerations for Anxiety Management

Adverse Effects and Contraindications

• Regular use of diazepam leads to tolerance, addiction, depression, and cognitive impairment, with paradoxical agitation occurring in approximately 10% of patients, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians 1, 2

Special Considerations

• The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends using gradual taper when discontinuing diazepam to reduce withdrawal reactions, with a suggested tapering protocol to minimize withdrawal risk 1, 2