Treating anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. It is also used to treat seizures, certain types of muscle spasms, and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal (eg, agitation, tremor, hallucinations). Diazepam (5 mg) is also used before surgery or other medical procedures to help reduce anxiety and tension. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Diazepam (5 mg) is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a certain chemical (gamma-aminobutyric acid [GABA]) in the brain and nervous system. This helps to reduce anxiety. It also helps to reduce seizure activity in the brain and to reduce muscle spasms.
Important safety information:
Diazepam may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Diazepam (5 mg) with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Diazepam (5 mg); it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
If you take Diazepam (5 mg) regularly over a long period of time (eg, several months), do not suddenly stop it without first talking with your doctor. You may have an increased risk of side effects (eg, mood changes, trouble sleeping). If you need to stop Diazepam (5 mg) or add a new medicine, your doctor may need to gradually lower your dose.
If you are taking Diazepam (5 mg) for seizures, carry an ID card at all times that says you have a seizure disorder and you take Diazepam (5 mg).
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Diazepam (5 mg) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Lab tests, including liver function and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Diazepam (5 mg). These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Diazepam (5 mg) with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially drowsiness, incoordination, and mental or mood changes.
Caution is advised when using Diazepam (5 mg) in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially mental or mood changes.
Diazepam (5 mg) should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 1 month old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Diazepam (5 mg) may cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Diazepam (5 mg) while you are pregnant. Diazepam (5 mg) is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Diazepam (5 mg).
When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Diazepam (5 mg) may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Diazepam (5 mg) stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed. Some people who use Diazepam (5 mg) for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you stop using Diazepam (5 mg) suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include convulsions, tremor, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, or sweating. Do not suddenly stop using Diazepam (5 mg) without first checking with your doctor.
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Diazepam (5 mg) side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Drowsiness; incoordination; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; tiredness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; difficulty breathing; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; hallucinations; inability to control urination or difficulty urinating; memory problems or memory loss; new or worsening mental or mood changes (eg, agitation, aggressiveness, behavior changes, depression, irritability, rage, restlessness); severe or persistent dizziness or lightheadedness; severe or persistent pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; slow heartbeat; slurred speech; tremor; trouble sleeping; vision changes (eg, blurred vision, double vision); yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Dailymed."Diazepam: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Can Diazepam (5 mg) be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Diazepam (5 mg)?
Some medical conditions may interact with Diazepam (5 mg). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye, liver or kidney problems, muscle problems or weakness, or a blood disorder (eg, porphyria)
if you have a history of lung or breathing problems (eg, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]), seizures, mood or mental problems (eg, depression, psychosis), or suicidal thoughts or actions
if you have a history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Diazepam (5 mg). Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Rifamycins (eg, rifampin) or St. John's wort because they may decrease diazepam's effectiveness
Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), cimetidine, clozapine, diltiazem, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), methadone, nefazodone, omeprazole, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine), sodium oxybate (GHB), or telithromycin because side effects, such as increased sedation and confusion, may occur
Disulfiram, hormonal contraceptives (eg, birth control pills), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), narcotic pain medicines (eg, morphine, codeine), or phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), or other medicines for mood or mental problems (eg, olanzapine) because they may increase the risk of diazepam's side effects
Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Diazepam (5 mg)
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Diazepam (5 mg) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Diazepam (5 mg)?
Use Diazepam (5 mg) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Diazepam (5 mg) is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Diazepam (5 mg) at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Diazepam (5 mg). Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
Check with your doctor before you eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you use Diazepam (5 mg).
If you miss a dose of Diazepam (5 mg) and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Diazepam (5 mg).
Can Diazepam (5 mg) be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Diazepam (5 mg) be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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