How to use it
Read the medication guide from the pharmacy before you start taking diazepam and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. If you are using the liquid form of this medicine, measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
If you are using the concentrated solution, use the supplied pipette and mix the measured dose with a small amount of liquid or soft food (eg applesauce or pudding). Take all the mixtures at once. Do not store the mixture for later use.
The dose is based on your medical condition, age and response to treatment. Do not increase the dose or use this medicine more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve faster and the risk of side effects will increase. Stop taking the medicine properly when told to do so.
If you suddenly stop using this medicine, you may experience withdrawal symptoms (such as tremors, stomach/muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, restlessness, and convulsions). To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may reduce your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used diazepam for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist straight away if you experience withdrawal symptoms.
When this medicine is used for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk to your doctor if this medicine stops working well.
Although it helps many people, this medication can sometimes lead to addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (for example overuse or dependence on drugs/alcohol). Take this medicine exactly as prescribed to reduce the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medicine unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is safe to do so. Grapefruit may increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
If your doctor says so, take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Side effects
Warnings and precautions
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. If using the concentrated solution, discard the opened bottle after 90 days. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or pour them down the drain unless you are told to do so. Dispose of this product properly when it has expired or is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacy or local waste disposal company.
Interactions with medicinal products
See also the sections Warning and How to use.
Drug interactions can change how your medicines work or increase your risk of serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/over-the-counter and herbal medicines) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medication without your doctor’s approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug include clozapine, fluvoxamine, orlistat, and sodium oxybate.
The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing and severe drowsiness/dizziness) may increase if this medicine is taken with other medicines that can also cause drowsiness or breathing problems. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines such as opioid pain relievers or cough suppressants (eg codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), other medicines for sleep or anxiety (eg alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (eg carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine) or antihistamines (eg cetirizine, diphenhydramine).
Check the labels of all your medications (such as allergy or cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist how to use these products safely.
This medication may interfere with specific laboratory tests, which may lead to false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know that you are using this medicine.
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Missed doses:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take the next dose at the usual time. Do not double the dose to make up for what was lost.
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