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Quietal Benefits & Uses

Quietal is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Quietal Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 2 - 10 mg, 2 - 4 times daily, depends on severity of disease
Geriatric	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 2 - 2.5 mg, 1 - 2 times daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 1 - 2.5 mg, 3 - 4 times daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 1 - 2.5 mg, 3 - 4 times daily

Quietal Related Warnings

Is the use of Quietal safe for pregnant women?

Quietal may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Quietal again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Quietal safe during breastfeeding?

Quietal should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Quietal on the Kidneys?

Quietal rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Quietal on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Quietal on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Quietal on the Heart?

Side effects of Quietal rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Quietal with Other Drugs

Quietal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfentanil

Fluvoxamine

Flumazenil

Fentanyl

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Moderate

Isoniazid

Ketoconazole

Disulfiram

Fluoxetine

Caffeine

Cetirizine

Haloperidol

Esomeprazole

Erythromycin

Dicyclomine

Digoxin

Quietal Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quietal unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Myasthenia Gravis
Dementia
Asthma
Depression
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Quietal

Is this Quietal habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Quietal cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Quietal, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Quietal can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Quietal only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Quietal can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Quietal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Quietal

It is safe to take Quietal with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Quietal

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Quietal as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Quietal

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Quietal?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Quietal is a brand name of diazepam. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used to provide relief to the patient from anxiety, insomnia associated with anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures. It is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, panic attacks, a sedative for minor surgery and to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Quietal cause depression?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Quietal causes depression of the central nervous system and calms the brain.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Quietal cause low blood pressure?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Quietal causes low blood pressure in the patients who are taking it. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you are experiencing low blood pressure after taking this drug, then please consult with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Quietal work?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Quietal works by suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through the increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. This calms the brain and provides relief to the patient.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Quietal cause constipation?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, constipation is a common side effect of this medicine, the exact cause of constipation associated with it is not known. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.