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Valium: Medical Uses
Valium Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced
and cause anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms. Valium Diazepam is used to
relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety
disorders. Valium Diazepam also used to treat certain types of seizure
disorders and muscle spasms. Valium Diazepam may also be used for purposes
other than those here.
Valium: How to Take
Take Valium Diazepam exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each Valium Diazepam oral
dose with a full glass of water. To ensure the correct dose, measure
the liquid forms of diazepam with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not
with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring
device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Do not take
Valium Diazepam more often or in larger doses than is prescribed. Valium Diazepam
is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically
dependent on Valium Diazepam. Do not take more than the prescribed
amount of Valium Diazepam or take it for longer than is directed by your
doctor. Withdrawal effects may occur if Valium Diazepam is stopped suddenly
after several weeks of continuous use. Your doctor may recommend a
gradual reduction in dose.
Valium: Possible Side
Effects
Stop taking Valium Diazepam and seek emergency medical attention or contact
your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: an
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;
swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives); sores in the
mouth or throat; yellowing of the skin or eyes;a rash;
hallucinations or severe confusion; or changes in your vision.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take diazepam and talk to your doctor if you experience
drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness; depression; nausea, vomiting.
diarrhea, or constipation. Side effects other than those listed here
may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems
unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Valium: Precautions
Do not take Valium Diazepam if you have narrow-angle glaucoma. Valium Diazepam may
worsen this condition. Before taking Valium Diazepam, tell your
doctor if you have kidney disease; have liver disease; have asthma,
bronchitis, emphysema, or another respiratory disease; or if you are
depressed or have suicidal thoughts. Do not take Valium Diazepam
without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or breast
feeding a baby. If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more
likely to experience side effects from diazepam. You may require a
lower dose of Valium Diazepam.
Valium: Drug
Interactions
Valium Diazepam may increase the effects of other drugs that cause
drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines,
sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety
medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor
about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any
medicine without first talking to your doctor. Antacids may decrease
the effects of diazepam. Separate doses of an antacid and diazepam
by several hours whenever possible. Drugs other than those listed
here may also interact with Valium Diazepam. Talk to your doctor and
pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines.
Valium: Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take
only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of
Valium Diazepam. A double dose could be dangerous.
Valium: Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this and
all medications out of the reach of children.
Valium: Notes
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. Valium Diazepam will cause drowsiness and may cause
dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking Valium Diazepam. Alcohol may
increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by Valium Diazepam. Alcohol may
also increase the risk of having a seizure if Valium Diazepam is being
taken for a seizure condition. Valium Diazepam is habit forming. You can
become physically and psychologically dependent on Valium Diazepam.
Do not take more than the prescribed amount of Valium Diazepam or take it
for longer than is directed by your doctor. Withdrawal effects may
occur if Valium Diazepam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of
continuous use. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in
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