Diazepam Tablets: Indications, Side Effects, Warnings

Diazepam Tablets (Valium)

Drug classes: Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, Benzodiazepines

Medically reviewed by XanaxStore.RED. Last updated on Mar 10, 2023.

Warning

This medicine is a benzodiazepine. The use of a benzodiazepine drug along with opioid drugs has led to very bad side effects, including slowed or troubled breathing and death. Opioid drugs include codeine, oxycodone, and morphine, which are used to treat pain and some are used to treat cough. If you are taking this medicine (diazepam tablets) with an opioid drug, get medical help right away if you feel very sleepy or dizzy; if you have slow, shallow, or trouble breathing; or if you pass out. Caregivers or others need to get medical help right away if the patient does not respond, does not answer or react like normal, or will not wake up.

Uses of Diazepam Tablets

This medicine is used to relax muscles, treat alcohol withdrawal, treat anxiety, and help control certain kinds of seizures. It may also be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Diazepam Tablets?

For all patients taking this medicine (diazepam tablets):

If you are allergic to this medicine (diazepam tablets); any part of this medicine (diazepam tablets); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.

If you have any of these health problems: Breathing problems, glaucoma, liver disease, myasthenia gravis, or sleep apnea.

If you have psychosis.

If you have recently drunk a lot of alcohol or taken a big amount of drugs that may slow your actions like phenobarbital or some pain drugs like oxycodone.

Children: If your child is younger than 6 months of age. Do not give this medicine (diazepam tablets) to an infant younger than 6 months of age.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine (diazepam tablets). Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (diazepam tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Diazepam Tablets?

Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (diazepam tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this medicine (diazepam tablets) affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine (diazepam tablets). Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions. This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use. Do not change the dose or stop this medicine (diazepam tablets). This could cause seizures. Talk with your doctor. If you have been taking this medicine (diazepam tablets) on a regular basis and you stop it all of a sudden, you may have signs of withdrawal. Do not stop taking this medicine (diazepam tablets) all of a sudden without calling your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have any bad effects. Have your blood work checked if you are on this medicine (diazepam tablets) for a long time. Talk with your doctor. If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (diazepam tablets) with care. You could have more side effects. Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking this medicine (diazepam tablets), call your doctor right away. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. This medicine passes into breast milk and may harm your baby.

How is this medicine (Diazepam Tablets) best taken?

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