Can Diazepam be taken for spasms?
Patient: I am a 60 year old male in good health with the exception of bone related issues. Over 3 decades I have had several surgeries including 3 separate disc surgeries in lumbar area, one just 2 weeks ago. I have had 2 neck fusions, both shoulders fully replaced after numerous arthroscopic procedures, and 1 knee replacement with the other scheduled for late September, also after numerous scopes. I have been using the generic version of Norco 10-325 for 15 or more years at 3-4 tabs daily after trying every non drug remedy I know of. Recently my back surgeon had me try diazepam in case of spasms. I found that these were quite helpful with not only my back, but also the chronic pain I have been having in my neck & shoulders. I have decreased my Norco by half already. My question is, will this diazepam be effective as a long term treatment as I like the fact that my mental capacities are not as effected as the opiate drug. I still function clearly. That is my favorite part. I welcome any opinions. Thank you Doctor: hidefinitely, diazepam relaxes muscles spasms and long term intake will do no harm to memory. Only tabs of vitamin B6 B12 should be taken regularly to have mental alertness and make up for B6 deficiency of nerves playing good role in nerve coduction and thereby muscle contractions are also helpedthanks