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Diazepam ( T-Quil,
Valrelease, Valium )
Diazepam is an antianxiety agent ( benzodiazepines.
) Used primarily for short-term relief of mild to moderate anxiety.
It may also be used to treat symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawals,
to help control epilepsy and to relieve muscle spasms.
Warnings
Narcotics may increase the sedative effects of this
drug. Do not take other sedative, benzodiazepines, or sleeping pills
with this drug. The combinations could be fatal. Do not drink alcohol
when taking benzodiazepines. Alcohol can lower blood pressure and decrease
your breathing rate to the point of unconsciousness.
The habit-forming potential is high. It is possible
to become dependent in only two weeks. This drugs should not be taken
for more then four weeks ( Yudofsky, Hales and Ferguson . ) Do not stop
taking this drug abruptly, this could cause psychological and physical
withdrawal symptoms.
Do not take this drug if you are pregnant. Some studies
have found that taking this drug may lead to serious birth defects.
If this drug is used in late pregnancy it may cause "
floppy infant" syndrome.
Do not take this drug if planning to become pregnant.
Do not take if you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this drug to anyone under six
mounts old and never use on hyperactive or psychotic children. Only
use drug in small doses if over sixty with close monitoring.
Do not use if:
You had negative reactions to other benzodiazepines, if you have a history
of drug dependence, if you have had a stroke, if you have multiple sclerosis,
if you have Alzheimer's disease, if you are seriously depressed or if
you have other brain disorders.
Diazepam ( Symptoms or Effects )
Common: Clumsiness / Sleepiness.
Rare: Abdominal cramps, blurred vision, dry mouth,
racing heartbeat / palpitations, shaking / slurred speech, urination
problems, convulsions, hallucinations, memory loss, trouble breathing,
staggering / trembling, headache or confusion.
See physician always: Abdominal cramps, blurred
vision, dry mouth, racing heartbeat / palpitations, shaking / slurred
speech, urination problems, convulsions, hallucinations, memory loss,
trouble breathing, staggering / trembling, headache or confusion.
See physician if severe: Clumsiness / Sleepiness.
See physician NOW: Confusion.
Stop taking and see physician NOW:
Convulsions, hallucinations, memory loss, trouble breathing or staggering
/ trembling.
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