Answer
Do not stop regular diazepam suddenly unless urgent medical care directs otherwise. Abrupt withdrawal can cause severe anxiety, insomnia, confusion, hallucinations or seizures, so discontinuation should be prescriber-led.
Sources for this answer
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
- Diazepam 5mg Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.