which are Diazepam Intensol (Oral) Generic Name: diazepam (Oral route) dye-AZ-e-pam Overview Side Effects Dosage Interactions Pregnancy More Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Oral route(Tablet) Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death. Reserve use for patients for whom alternative therapies are inadequate and limit use to lowest possible dose and shortest possible duration. Monitor for signs or symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation . Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. Diazepam Intensol Valium Available Dosage Forms: Tablet Solution Capsule, Extended Release Therapeutic Class: Antianxiety Pharmacologic Class: Benzodiazepine, Long Acting Slideshow View Frightful (But Dead Serious) Drug Side Effects Uses For Diazepam Intensol Diazepam is used to relieve symptoms of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal. This medicine may also be used to treat certain seizure disorders and help relax muscles or relieve muscle spasm. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which are medicines that slow down the nervous system. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Before Using Diazepam Intensol In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of diazepam in children younger than 6 months of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Use of diazepam tablets is not recommended in children up to 6 months of age. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of diazepam in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have unwanted effects (eg, severe drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, clumsiness, or unsteadiness) and age-related kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving diazepam. Pregnancy Pregnancy Category Explanation All Trimesters D Studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy in a life threatening situation or a serious disease, may outweigh the potential risk. Breast Feeding Studies in women breastfeeding have demonstrated harmful infant effects. An alternative to this medication should be prescribed or you should stop breastfeeding while using this medicine. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Flumazenil Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Alfentanil Amobarbital Bromazepam Bromopride Buprenorphine Butabarbital Butalbital Butorphanol Calcifediol Carbinoxamine Carisoprodol Chloral Hydrate Chlorzoxazone Cobicistat Codeine Conivaptan Dantrolene Dihydrocodeine Doxylamine Eslicarbazepine Acetate Ethchlorvynol Etravirine Fentanyl Flibanserin Fosphenytoin Fospropofol Hydrocodone Hydromorphone Levorphanol Meclizine Meperidine Mephenesin Mephobarbital Meprobamate Metaxalone Methadone Methocarbamol Methohexital Mirtazapine Morphine Morphine Sulfate Liposome Nalbuphine Netupitant Orlistat Oxycodone Oxymorphone Pentazocine Pentobarbital Periciazine Phenobarbital Phenytoin Primidone Propofol Secobarbital Sodium Oxybate Sufentanil Tapentadol Thiopental Tramadol Zolpidem Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Amitriptyline Amprenavir Clarithromycin Dalfopristin Disulfiram Erythromycin Fluvoxamine Ginkgo Isoniazid Quinupristin Rifapentine Roxithromycin St John's Wort Theophylline Troleandomycin Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco. Grapefruit Juice Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Alcohol abuse, or history of, or Depression, or history of or Drug abuse or dependence, history of or Lung or breathing problems (eg, respiratory depression) or Mental health problems, or history of or Seizures, history of Use with caution. May make these conditions worse. Breathing problems, severe or Glaucoma, narrow-angle or Liver disease, severe or Myasthenia gravis or Sleep apnea (temporary stopping of breathing during sleep) Should not be used in patients with these conditions. Kidney disease or Liver disease, mild or moderate Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body. Proper Use of diazepam This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain diazepam. It may not be specific to Diazepam Intensol. Please read with care. Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. To use the oral solution : Measure the oral liquid with the medicine dropper that comes from the package. Mix each dose with water, juice, soda or a soda-like beverage before you take it. You may also mix the liquid with a semisolid food such as applesauce or pudding. Take the entire mixture right away. It should not be saved to use later. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For oral dosage forms (solution or tablets): For anxiety: Adults 2 to 10 milligrams (mg) 2 to 4 times a day. Older adults At first, 2 to 2.5 mg 1 or 2 times a day. Your doctor may increase the dose if needed. Children 6 months of age and older At first, 1 to 2.5 mg 3 or 4 times per day. Your child's doctor may increase the dose if needed. Children up to 6 months of age Use is not recommended. For alcohol withdrawal: Adults 10 milligrams (mg) 3 or 4 times for the first 24 hours, then 5 mg 3 to 4 times per day as needed. Older adults At first, 2 to 2.5 mg 1 or 2 times a day. Your doctor will gradually increase your dose as needed. Children Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For muscle spasm: Adults 2 to 10 milligrams (mg) 3 or 4 times a day. Older adults At first, 2 to 2.5 mg 1 or 2 times a day. Your doctor may increase the dose if needed. Children 6 months of age and older At first, 1 to 2.5 mg 3 or 4 times per day. Your child's doctor may increase the dose if needed. Children up to 6 months of age Use is not recommended. For seizures: Adults 2 to 10 milligrams (mg) 2 to 4 times a day. Older adults At first, 2 to 2.5 mg 1 or 2 times a day. Your doctor may increase the dose if needed. Children 6 months of age and older At first, 1 to 2.5 mg 3 or 4 times per day. Your child's doctor may increase the dose if needed. Children up to 6 months of age Use is not recommended. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Destroy any medicine that you do not need by flushing it down the toilet. Precautions While Using Diazepam Intensol It is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits to see if the medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for any unwanted effects. Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. This medicine may cause some people, especially older persons, to become drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded, clumsy, unsteady, or less alert than they are normally. Also, this medicine may cause double vision or other vision problems. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert or able to think or see well . This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. CNS depressants are medicines that slow down the nervous system, which may cause drowsiness or make you less alert. Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, allergies, or colds, sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine, prescription pain medicine or narcotics, barbiturates or seizure medicines, muscle relaxants, or anesthetics (numbing medicines), including some dental anesthetics. This effect may last for a few days after you or your child stop using this medicine. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you or your child are using this medicine . If you or your child develop any unusual or strange thoughts and behavior while taking diazepam, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. Some changes that have occurred in people taking this medicine are like those seen in people who drink too much alcohol. Other changes might be confusion, worsening of depression, hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there), suicidal thoughts, and unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability. Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without checking first with your doctor . Your doctor may want you or your child to gradually reduce the amount you are using before stopping it completely. This may help prevent a worsening of your condition and reduce the possibility of withdrawal symptoms, such as convulsions (seizures), hallucinations, stomach or muscle cramps, sweating, tremors, or unusual behavior. This medicine may be habit-forming. If you feel that the medicine is not working as well, do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor for instructions. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements. Diazepam Intensol Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Shakiness and unsteady walk unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination Incidence not known Abdominal or stomach pain agitation black, tarry stools blistering, flaking, or peeling of the skin blurred vision changes in patterns and rhythms of speech chills confusion cough dark urine decrease in the frequency of urination decrease in urine volume difficulty in passing urine (dribbling) discouragement dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts fast heartbeat fast or irregular breathing feeling sad or empty feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior feeling that others can hear your thoughts feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there fever headache hyperexcitability increased muscle spasms or tone irritability itching or rash lack of memory of what takes place after a certain event loss of appetite loss of bladder control loss of interest or pleasure lower back or side pain nausea nightmares outbursts of anger painful or difficult urination pale skin restlessness seizures slurred speech sore throat sweating trouble concentrating trouble sleeping trouble speaking ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth unpleasant breath odor unusual behavior unusual bleeding or bruising unusual feeling of excitement unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting of blood yellow eyes or skin Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur: Symptoms of overdose Change in consciousness difficult or troubled breathing irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing lack of coordination loss of consciousness loss of strength or energy muscle pain or weakness pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin sleepiness unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Incidence not known Constipation decreased interest in sexual intercourse diarrhea difficulty with swallowing double vision dry mouth feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings inability to have or keep an erection increase in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance increased interest in sexual intercourse increased watering of the mouth indigestion loss of sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance passing of gas seeing double sensation of spinning Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. 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