Pharmaceutical Name

Trade (marketing or proprietary) name: Valium

Generic (nonproprietary or active ingredient) name: diazepam

Indication and Usage

Reason the product has been approved for sale on the market.

The FDA has approved this for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.

Manufacturer Insert

Ingredients

Diazepam, anhydrous lactose, corn starch, pregelatinized starch and calcium stearate.

Manufacturer-Listed Adverse Reactions

Per the CDC, adverse reactions are an undesirable medical condition that has been demonstrated to be caused by a vaccine. Evidence for the causal relation is usually obtained through randomized clinical trials, controlled epidemiologic studies, isolation of the vaccine strain from the pathogenic site, or recurrence of the condition with repeated vaccination (i.e., rechallenge); synonyms include side effect and adverse effect.

Drowsiness, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Constipation, Ataxia (loss of control of body movements), Confusion, Nausea, Panic attack, Depression, Dysarthria (speech sound disorder), Dizziness, Headache, Slurred speech + Tremor, Vertigo, Blurred vision, Gastrointestinal disturbances, Diplopia (double vision), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Stimulation, Restlessness, Acute hyperexcited states, Anxiety, Agitation, Aggressiveness/rage, Irritability, Hallucinations, Psychoses, Delusions, Increased muscle spasticity, Insomnia/sleep disturbances/nightmares, Incontinence, Inappropriate behavior and other adverse behavioral effects have been reported when using benzodiazepines. Should these occur, use of the drug should be discontinued. They are more likely to occur in children and in the elderly., Skin reactions, Elevated transaminases (liver dysfunction indicator) and alkaline phosphatase, Changes in salivation including dry mouth/hypersalivation, Antegrade amnesia may occur using therapeutic dosages, the risk increasing at higher dosages. Amnestic effects may be associated with inappropriate behavior., Minor changes in EEG patterns, usually low-voltage fast activity, have been observed in patients during and after Valium therapy and are of no known significance., Because of isolated reports of neutropenia and jaundice, periodic blood counts and liver function tests are advisable during long-term therapy., There have been reports of falls and fractures in benzodiazepine users. The risk is increased in those taking concomitant sedatives (including alcohol), and in the elderly., Seizures. Taking VALIUM with other medicines used to treat epilepsy can cause an increase in the number or severity of grand mal seizures., Like other antiepileptic drugs, VALIUM may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500, An extreme increase in activity and talking (mania), Changes in libido, Urinary retention

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