Diazepam Tablets
Diazepam Tablets For Sale: The drug diazepam is used to treat twitching, seizures, and anxiety. Additionally, it might lessen alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It functions by promoting relaxation of your nervous system. This drug is marketed under the Valium® brand.
What is this medication?
DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is used to treat twitches, seizures, and muscle spasms. Additionally, it can be used to manage anxiety, including before to surgery. Additionally, it can be used to lessen alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It functions by promoting relaxation of your nervous system. It is a member of the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
If you have any questions about the potential uses of this medication, speak with your pharmacist or healthcare practitioner.
COMMON NAME OR BRAND: Valium
What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions
- An alcohol or drug abuse problem
- Bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis or other mental health condition
- Glaucoma
- Kidney or liver disease
- Lung or breathing disease
- Myasthenia gravis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Seizures or a history of seizures
- Suicidal thoughts
- An unusual or allergic reaction to diazepam, other benzodiazepines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
How should I use this medication?
When taking this medication, drink a glass of water. Observe the guidelines provided on the prescription label. Take this drug with food or milk if it causes stomach distress. At regular intervals, take your doses. Never take your prescription more frequently than recommended. Do not abruptly cease taking this drug if you have been using it on a regular basis for a while. The dose must be progressively decreased to avoid serious negative effects. Seek guidance from your care team. Your body may continue to be affected by this drug for a few days after you stop using it.
- With every prescription and refill, the pharmacist will provide you with a unique MedGuide. Every time, make sure to carefully read this information.
- Discuss the usage of this drug in children with your care team. Extra caution could be required.
- Overdosage: Contact an emergency department or poison control center right away if you believe you have taken too much of this medication.
REMEMBER: This medication is exclusively for you. Never give this medication to anybody else.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
- Narcotic medications for cough
- Sodium oxybate
This medication may also interact with the following:
- Alcohol
- Antacids
- Antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
- Certain antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampin
- Certain medications for anxiety or sleep
- Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
- Certain medications for depression, like amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline, tranylcypromine
- Certain medications for fungal infections like ketoconazole, itraconazole, clotrimazole
- Certain medications for psychotic disturbances
- Certain medications for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, valproate
- Cimetidine
- Cyclosporine
- Dexamethasone
- General anesthetics like lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine
- MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
- Medications that relax muscles for surgery
- Narcotic medications for pain
- Omeprazole
- Paclitaxel
- Phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
Not every interaction that could occur is included by this list. Provide a list of all the medications, herbal remedies, over-the-counter medications, and dietary supplements you take to your healthcare physician. Additionally, let them know if you use illegal drugs, smoke, or drink alcohol. Your medication may interact with certain things.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
If your symptoms worsen or do not begin to improve, let your care team know.
Do not discontinue taking except on your care team’s suggestion. You might get a serious reaction. How much medicine to take will be determined by your care team.
You might feel sleepy or lightheaded. Until you know how this drug affects you, avoid driving, using machinery, and doing any other activity that requires mental attention. Avoid standing or sitting up too rapidly, especially if you are an elderly patient, to lower the risk of dizziness and fainting episodes. Drinking alcohol can make you more drowsy and lightheaded. Stay away from alcoholic beverages.
You can experience additional adverse effects if you are concurrently taking another medicine that makes you drowsy. Provide a list of all the medications you take to your care team. How much medicine to take will be determine by your care team. Avoid taking more medication than is prescribe. If you have unusual tiredness or breathing difficulties, call emergency services.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- CNS depression—slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medication?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets. This medication can be abuse. Keep your medication in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medication with anyone. Selling or giving away this medication is dangerous and against the law.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. This medication may cause harm and death if it is taken by other adults, children, or pets. It is important to get rid of the medication as soon as you no longer need it, or it is expire. You can do this in two ways:
- Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
- If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, pour the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.