Diazepam (Valium)

Alternate Name: Valium

Description: Valium is prescribed for the treatment of patients with stuffy nose and sinuses. Diazepam is the generic version of Valium. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Valium discount of up to 80% off of the average cost at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antianxiety, Anticonvulsant, Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 5 MG

Warnings: This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Using this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy may cause problems in your newborn baby (including sedation or withdrawal symptoms). Tell your doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. This medicine passes into your breast milk and may cause problems in your baby. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, lung or breathing problems, or a history of drug or alcohol abuse, depression, mental health problems, or seizures. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of overdose, which can be life-threateningRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening), when used with narcotic pain medicinesUnusual thoughts or behavior

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how diazepam works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Cimetidine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, ketoconazole, omeprazole, phenytoin, theophyllineMedicine to treat depression or mental health problem, including MAO inhibitorMedicine to treat seizuresPhenothiazine medicineStomach medicine, including antacids, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Too much of this medicine can cause death. Symptoms of an overdose include extreme dizziness or weakness, trouble breathing, slow heartbeat, seizure, and cold, clammy skin., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.