Diazepam is useful in symptomatic relief of excessive anxiety and tension in psychoneurotic patients, including those with somatic manifestations.
In acute alcoholic withdrawal, Diazepam may be useful in symptomatic relief of acute agitation, tremor and impending acute delirium tremens.
Diazepam is a useful adjunct to the relief of spasticity in neuromuscular disorders, such as cerebral palsy and athetosis.