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diazepam and Constipation

diazepam has been researched along with Constipation in 6 studies

Diazepam: A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
diazepam : A 1,4-benzodiazepinone that is 1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one substituted by a chloro group at position 7, a methyl group at position 1 and a phenyl group at position 5.

Constipation: Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This study was designed to determine whether biofeedback is more effective than diazepam or placebo in a randomized, controlled trial for patients with pelvic floor dyssynergia-type constipation, and whether instrumented biofeedback is necessary for successful training."5.12Randomized, controlled trial shows biofeedback to be superior to alternative treatments for patients with pelvic floor dyssynergia-type constipation. ( Drossman, D; Heymen, S; Jones, K; Ringel, Y; Scarlett, Y; Whitehead, WE, 2007)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's1 (16.67)29.6817
2010's1 (16.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Woodward, S1
Norton, C1
Chiarelli, P1
Heymen, S1
Scarlett, Y1
Jones, K1
Ringel, Y1
Drossman, D1
Whitehead, WE1
Corwin, JE1
Landers, T1
Bianchi, GN1
Phillips, J1
Martin, D1
Hirt, HR1
NergÄrdh, A1
von Hedenberg, C1
Hellström, B1
Ericsson, NO1

Reviews

1 review available for diazepam and Constipation

ArticleYear
Biofeedback for treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2014, Mar-26, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Botulinum Toxins, Type A; Chronic Disease; Constipation; Diazepam; Feedback, Physiological; H

2014

Trials

3 trials available for diazepam and Constipation

ArticleYear
Randomized, controlled trial shows biofeedback to be superior to alternative treatments for patients with pelvic floor dyssynergia-type constipation.
    Diseases of the colon and rectum, 2007, Volume: 50, Issue:4

    Topics: Ataxia; Biofeedback, Psychology; Constipation; Diazepam; Electromyography; Female; Follow-Up Studies

2007
A comparative trial of doxepin and diazepam in anxiety states.
    Psychopharmacologia, 1972, Volume: 25, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Clinical Trials as Topic; Constipation; Diazepam; Dibenzoxepins; Fatigue;

1972
Clinical experience with clonazepam (Rivotril) in the treatment of epilepsies in infancy and childhood.
    Neuropadiatrie, 1973, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Benzodiazepinones; Child; Child, Preschool; Chlor

1973

Other Studies

2 other studies available for diazepam and Constipation

ArticleYear
Case study: low back pain.
    The Nurse practitioner, 1996, Volume: 21, Issue:2

    Topics: Constipation; Diagnosis, Differential; Diazepam; Humans; Low Back Pain; Lyme Disease; Male; Middle A

1996
Continence training of children with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
    Developmental medicine and child neurology, 1974, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Carbachol; Child; Child, Preschool; Constipation; Diazepam; Ephedrin

1974