What are the side effects of diazepam?

Diazepam (Valium®) is a benzodiazepine drug that can cause muscle relaxation and is usually used to treat anxiety disorders and possible seizure disorders. It can also be used to reduce dizziness in people suffering from conditions such as Meniere's disease. The main side effects of diazepam are divided into benign and rare but serious effects requiring immediate medical care. Not all users of this drug experience all its adverse effects.

The benign side effects of diazepam are also sometimes considered beneficial. Effects such as drowsiness or tired feeling may be desirable if they are used to sleep or reduce anxiety. Other effects may not be so pleasant and some of them include: excess drooling, slight memory damage, worsening of motor skills or coordination of the eyes of the hands needed to drive the vehicle, dry mouth, non -raising sex, changes in pronunciation or speed, drunkenness or dizziness, rash, stomach sick, stomach movement that couldahrnovat změny vPohyby střev nebo zvracení, bolesti hlavy a změny na zrakové ostrosti, které rozmazávají vidění. These effects do not necessarily have to be dangerous, but a high number of adverse effects should be given for doctors, as other medicines may be more appropriate.

It is necessary to note the serious side effects of diazepam so that one can immediately obtain medical attention if one or more of them occurs. The drug can cause a severe allergic reaction, which is often evidenced by difficulty breathing, rashes or hives and swelling of the lips, face and tongue. Valium® can also cause increased suicidal thinking, hallucinations, confusion, fainting feelings, reduced or weak breathing, sudden onset of flu symptoms that include fever, chills and muscle pain, tremors, involuntary muscles or twitching, reduced barriers with behavior that create physical, emotional or financial risk.

Řada léků a látek by se neměla brát, nebo může zvýšit vedlejší účinky diazepamu. Většina psychiatrických léčivých přípravků je zahrnuta do tohoto seznamu, i když je často předepsána s Valium®. S nimi mohou také interagovat další léky, jako jsou léky proti zájezdu a léky proti bolesti. Doctors should have a full list of patient drugs before prescribing diazepam and should know about the use of cannabis or alcohol, as both can have a stronger effect when used with Valium®.

Některé podmínky také kontraindikují použití a mohly by zvýšit vedlejší účinky diazepamu. People who are pregnant or nursing or who have eye diseases such as glaucoma should avoid most benzodiazepines. Other conditions that could contraindic or reduce use include breathing problems such as sleep apnea or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, advanced liver diseases and myasthenia gravis.

dlouhodobé použití může Crjíst další vedlejší účinky diazepamu. Lék má tendenci způsobovat závislost, takže se lidem doporučuje přestat užívání při zužování drog. Pro některé lidi je dokonce i zúžení náročné a pro ukončení užívání léků mohou potřebovat větší podporu.