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This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Take the diazepam packet, or the leaflet inside it, plus any remaining medicine with you. Like all medicines, diazepam can cause side effects in some people, but many people have no side effects or only minor ones.
If you get these side effects, keep taking the medicine and speak to your doctor:. It happens rarely, but some people have serious side effects when taking diazepam. On very rare occasions, some people may experience unusual mood changes. These can become serious and are more likely to happen in children or if you're over In rare cases, diazepam may cause a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis. You could be having a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital.
These are not all the side effects of diazepam. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet. You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. If you feel sleepy or drowsy, do not drive or use tools or machinery until you feel better. Do not drink any alcohol. This side effect should get better as your body gets used to the medicine. If your symptoms do not improve after a week, speak to a doctor as you may need a lower dose.
There's not enough information to know if diazepam is safe to use in pregnancy. But it can give your newborn baby withdrawal symptoms. You may need to keep taking diazepam during pregnancy as it's important for you to remain well. Your doctor can explain the risks and the benefits of taking diazepam, and will help you choose the best treatment for you and your baby.
If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, diazepam can be used during breastfeeding as long as you're only taking a low dose of diazepam occasionally or for a very short time. Diazepam passes into breast milk. If you take diazepam for a long time or in high doses, it can build up in your milk. This can make your baby drowsy or tired and can make it difficult for them to feed.
If you're breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, as other medicines might be better while breastfeeding, although this will depend on what the diazepam is being used for. If you do take diazepam while you're breastfeeding and you notice that your baby's not feeding as well as usual, seems unusually sleepy, has unusual breathing, or you have any other concerns about them, talk to your health visitor or doctor as soon as possible.
Some medicines interfere with the way diazepam works and increase the chances of you having side effects. Before you start taking diazepam, tell your doctor if you're taking :. There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements with diazepam.
Do not take herbal medicines for anxiety or insomnia, such as valerian or passionflower, with diazepam. They can increase the drowsy effects of diazepam and may also have other side effects.
For safety, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. Depending on your health condition, this can make you feel drowsy, relieve anxiety, stop seizures or relax tense muscles. Diazepam will work quite quickly or more slowly depending on what you're taking it for:. Diazepam is usually only recommended for a short period of time of up to 4 weeks. If you're prescribed diazepam for more than 4 weeks, your dose may be reduced gradually to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
If you're prescribed diazepam for more than 4 weeks, your dose may be reduced gradually when coming off it to prevent withdrawal symptoms. Diazepam is not likely to be addictive if you take it at a low dose for a short time 2 to 4 weeks. You're more likely to get addicted if you have, or previously had, problems with alcohol or drugs. You should take diazepam tablets for as short a period of time as possible. If you have been taking a high dose or have been taking it for a long time, your doctor will probably recommend reducing your dose gradually.
If you suddenly stop taking it, you may occasionally experience some side effects, such as:. The risk of these side effects can be reduced by gradually reducing your dose. For anxiety, depending on your symptoms, you may need a medicine to treat your physical symptoms, as well as your psychological ones. Your doctor will usually start you on a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor SSRI , such as sertraline , paroxetine or escitalopram.
For fits, a medicine called midazolam can be used. It comes as a pre-filled syringe and is given inside the mouth between the cheek and the gum buccal cavity. This can be used instead of rectal diazepam, which is inserted into the anus. You can discuss the different options with your doctor. They'll help you decide which medicine is best for you. Diazepam can be given as a pre-med to relax you before an operation or dental treatment that may be uncomfortable or make you feel anxious.
It's important to tell your doctor or dentist if you're already taking diazepam. Tell your doctor that you take diazepam if you're going to be put to sleep using a general anaesthetic or having any kind of major operation. Do not drink alcohol while you're on diazepam. Alcohol can increase the effects of diazepam. It can make you go into a very deep sleep.
There's a risk you will not be able to breathe properly, and may have difficulty waking up. Using cannabis, heroin or methadone with diazepam will increase the drowsy effects of diazepam. There's a risk you will not be able to breathe properly, and you may have difficulty waking up.
Using cocaine or other stimulants like MDMA ecstasy and amphetamines with diazepam can also lead to drowsiness. Sleep apnea syndrome. Acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Untreated open angle glaucoma. Risks from concomitant use with opioids. Abuse, misuse, and addiction. Dependence and withdrawal reactions. Increased risk of drug-related mortality from concomitant use with opioids.
Monitor for CNS depressant effects. Discontinue if paradoxical reaction occurs. Respiratory insufficiency. Suicidal tendencies. May increase severity of seizures.
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