Generic Name:
DIAZEPAM
(dye-AZ-e-pam)
Drug Manufacturer:
ROCHE
Common Uses:
This
medicine is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and
muscle spasms. It may also be used to treat seizures, insomnia, and other
conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to use this Medicine:
Follow
the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. STORE THIS
MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE
OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as
possible. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions:
DO NOT
EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed
without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking
this medicine for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. DO NOT DRIVE,
OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you
know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other
medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform
other potentially dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE,
either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: THIS MEDICINE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE HARM to the
human fetus. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the
benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS
EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects:
SIDE
EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include excessive daytime
drowsiness, unusual weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache,
clumsiness, or unsteadiness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
