DIAZWPAM (VALIUM) 10MG

OVERVIEW:

Diazepam is used to relieve a wide range of conditions, including convulsions (fits) caused by epilepsy or fever, muscle spasms and sedation during surgery, also used for short periods of time for anxiety which is very troublesome.

Diazepam works by altering activity in the part of the brain that controls our emotions and by relaxing muscles.
 

MAKE SURE YOU TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING DIAZEPAM:

If you have an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine, problems with breathing, liver or kidney problems,
porphyria  (a blood disorder), personality disorder, problem with drug or alcohol addiction, myasthenia gravis, sleep apnoea  (temporary stopping of breathing during sleep), sleep apnoea, phobias or obsessional conditions, are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding, using other medicines, also those available to buy without a
prescription, herbal or complementary medicines.

Prior to having any kind of surgery or emergency treatment, tell the doctor, dentist or surgeon you are taking diazepam.

If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with diazepam. Drinking alcohol will increase your drowsiness from diazepam. when diazepam has been taken for a long time,it should not be stopped suddenly but gradually reduced to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
 

SIDE EFFECTS:

Heedlessness (drowsiness), dizziness, feeling light-headed or less alert than normal.

Make sure you are normal before driving, operating machinery.

All tablets and medicines must be kept out of the reach of children.

Store in a cool dry place.

In cases of overdose of this medicine, go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once.