Valium - Diazepam - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Valium.
• Valium
• dye-AZ-eh-pam

Possible Side Effects

• Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, constipation, blurred vision, or headache may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• If you are using the oral concentrate solution, use the dropper provided to carefully measure out the dose and mix it in liquid or soft food (for example, applesauce, pudding) just before taking.
• Use this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming.
• Also, if used for an extended period of time or for seizure control, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval.
• Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped.
• Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
• When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing.
• Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.
• Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
• Grapefruit juice can increase the amount of certain medications in your bloodstream.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Valium Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used to prevent extremely bad nightmares (night terrors).

Read Before Using Valium (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.
• If you are taking this medication for seizures, take it if remembered within 1 hour of the missed dose, but skip it if more than 1 hour has passed.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• See also the How to Use section.
• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Valium Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• It is against the law.
• If this drug is used for an extended period of time, laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver function tests, complete blood count) may be performed periodically to check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Medicinal Applications

• Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
• It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures.
• This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect.
• It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).