SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Diazepam

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Diazepam

Diazepam has 58 Side Effects total
27 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Diazepam

USES:
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Diazepam has 27 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Diazepam

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Diazepam has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Diazepam Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Diazepam Slurred Speech is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Diazepam Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Diazepam

Diazepam Drug-Drug Interactions

Diazepam has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):

Diazepam has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Oxybate. Click here to see them

Diazepam has 1 severe interactions with Xyrem. Click here to see them

Diazepam has interactions of serious seriousness with 42 drug(s).

Diazepam has interactions of moderate seriousness with 33 drug(s).

Diazepam has interactions of unknown seriousness with 22 drug(s).

Diazepam has 16 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Diazepam.

Diazepam Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Depression is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Pulmonary Disease - Lung Disease is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Contraindication Warnings

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Hypoalbuminemia - Low Amount of Albumin Proteins in the Blood is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Open Angle Glaucoma - Wide-Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Diazepam.

Diazepam has 17 related brands and strengths:

Diastat 2.5 Mg Rectal Kit

Diastat Acudial 12.5 Mg-15 Mg-17.5 Mg-20 Mg Rectal Kit

Diastat Acudial 5 Mg-7.5 Mg-10 Mg Rectal Kit

Diazepam 10 Mg Tab

Diazepam 12.5 Mg-15 Mg-17.5 Mg-20 Mg Rectal Kit

Diazepam 2 Mg Tab

Diazepam 2.5 Mg Rectal Kit

Diazepam 5 Mg Tab

Diazepam 5 Mg-7.5 Mg-10 Mg Rectal Kit

Diazepam 5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Diazepam 5 Mg/Ml Injection

Diazepam 5 Mg/Ml Oral Concentrate

Diazepam 5 Mg/Ml Syringe

Diazepam Intensol 5 Mg/Ml Oral Concentrate

Valium 10 Mg Tab

Valium 2 Mg Tab

Valium 5 Mg Tab

Diazepam - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slowed/reduced reflexes, slowed breathing, fainting, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.