Diazepam Prodes 10mg

What is diazepam?

is 5mg diazepam strong is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen)). It is thought that benzodiazepines work by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Diazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders, or alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Diazepam is sometimes used with other medications to treat muscle spasms and stiffness, or seizures.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use diazepam if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• myasthenia gravis (a muscle weakness disorder);
• a severe breathing problem;
• sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep);
• narrow-angle glaucoma;
• untreated or uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma; or
• severe liver disease.

Diazepam should not be given to a child younger than 6 months old. Do not give this medicine to a child without a doctor’s advice.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• breathing problems;
• glaucoma;
• kidney or liver disease;
• seizures (unless you are taking diazepam to treat a seizure disorder);
• a drug or alcohol addiction; or
• depression, a mood disorder, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking diazepam. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your family or caregivers should also watch for sudden changes in your behavior.

May harm an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. If you use diazepam during pregnancy, your baby could be born with life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, and may need medical treatment for several weeks.is 5mg diazepam strong

Do not start or stop seizure medication during pregnancy without your doctor’s advice. Diazepam may harm an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Preventing seizures may outweigh these risks. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

There may be other seizure medications that are safer to use during pregnancy.

You should not breastfeed.

How should I take diazepam?is 5mg diazepam strong

Take diazepam exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use diazepam in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine.

Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug addiction. MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medicine where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Diazepam should be used for only a short time. Do not take this medicine for longer than 4 months without your doctor’s advice.

Do not stop using diazepam without asking your doctor. You may have increased seizures or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use.

You will need frequent medical tests.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep your medicine in a place where no one can use it improperly.