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Diazepam (Diazepam) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Diazepam. Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

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Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Diazepam. For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in 53 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: 53 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone Bitartrate
    Dosage: drug reported as acetaminophen/hydrocodone. route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Carisoprodol
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Diazepam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Unspecified Drugs
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Diazepam

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-31

Patient: 35 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Oesophageal Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: 12 mg (4 mg, 3 in 1 d) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-10-05

Fentanyl
    Dosage: (75 mcg, 1 hour) transdermal
    End date: 2007-10-05

Temazepam
    Dosage: (10 mg) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-10-05

Tramadol
    Dosage: (100 mg, as required) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-10-05



Adverse event in 39 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: 39 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Desipramine HCL
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Diazepam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Hydrocodone Bitartrate
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Unspecified Drugs
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in female receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-10-31

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose, Aspiration, Hypotension, Coma, Drug Abuser, Polyuria, Suicide Attempt

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Acetaminophen
    Administration route: Oral

Buscopan
    Administration route: Oral

Carbamazepine
    Administration route: Oral

Cymbalta
    Administration route: Oral

Diazepam
    Administration route: Oral

Diclo
    Administration route: Oral

Dociton
    Administration route: Oral

Promethazine
    Administration route: Oral

Trimipramine Maleate
    Administration route: Oral

ZOP
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in 38 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: 38 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: chronicity: acute on chronic. route: ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Diltiazem
    Dosage: drug reported as diltiazem (long acting). chronicity: acute on chronic. route: ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Metoprolol
    Dosage: chronicity: acute on chronic. route: ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Unspecified Drugs
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 21 year old male receiving Diazepam

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: 21 year old male, weighing 30.0 kg (66.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pancreatitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Indication: Agitation
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Clonidine
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Neuralgia
    Start date: 2007-07-24
    End date: 2007-08-03

Demerol
    Dosage: 25 to 50 mg every two hours
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-07-30
    End date: 2007-08-03

Diazepam
    Indication: Agitation
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Fluconazole
    Indication: Candidiasis
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Keppra
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2007-07-12
    End date: 2007-08-03

Methadone HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug Withdrawal Syndrome
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Methadone HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Nexium
    Indication: Reflux Oesophagitis
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-13

Paxil
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-07-25
    End date: 2007-08-03

Pepcid
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Chloral Hydrate; Unasyn; Bisacodyl; Diazepam; Dexmedetomidine; Ketamine HCL



Adverse event in 67 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: 67 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Clonidine
    Dosage: acute on chronic exposure. route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Diazepam
    Dosage: acute on chronic exposure. route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 51 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: 51 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: acute exposure.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Morphine
    Dosage: acute exposure.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Tricyclic Antidepressant NOS
    Dosage: acute exposure.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in male receiving Diazepam

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: male, weighing 33.4 kg (73.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Amylase Increased, Pancreatitis, Lipase Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: text:3-4.5mg-freq:q3-4h: prn
    Indication: Agitation
    Start date: 2007-07-06
    End date: 2007-08-03

Clonidine
    Indication: Neuralgia

Demerol
    Dosage: text:25-50 mg-freq:q2h: prn
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-07-30
    End date: 2007-08-03

Diazepam
    Indication: Agitation

Fluconazole
    Indication: Systemic Candida
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Keppra
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2007-07-12
    End date: 2007-08-03

Methadone HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Methadone HCL
    Indication: Sedation

Nexium
    Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
    Start date: 2007-07-29
    End date: 2007-08-03

Paxil
    Dosage: daily dose:15mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-07-01
    End date: 2007-08-03



Adverse event in 62 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 62 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Oxycodone HCL
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Potassium Chloride
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Diazepam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-29

Patient: 35 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Oesophageal Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: 4mg, three times daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Durogesic (Fentanyl), Clopiramine, Fentanyl)
    Dosage: 75 ug, 1 hour
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Temazepam
    Dosage: 10mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Tramadol HCL
    Dosage: 100mg, as necessary
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Other drugs received by patient: Amoxicillin; Buscopan (Hyoscine Butylbromide) (Hyoscine Butylbromide); Citalopram Hydrobromide; Cyclizine (Cyclizine) (Cyclizine); Omeprazole; Paracetamol (Paracetamol) Paracetamol); Tegretol Retard (Carbamazepine) (Carbamazepine)



Adverse event in 13 year old male receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from Brazil on 2007-10-29

Patient: 13 year old male, weighing 45.0 kg (99.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Miosis, Coma, Electrocardiogram Change, Multiple Drug Overdose, Somnolence, Aggression

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Chlorpromazine
    Indication: Multiple Drug Overdose

Diazepam
    Indication: Multiple Drug Overdose

Haldol
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Multiple Drug Overdose

Promethazine
    Indication: Multiple Drug Overdose



Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Diazepam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-29

Patient: 35 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Encephalopathy, Oesophageal Haemorrhage

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: 4 mg; 3 times a day; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Duragesic-100
    Dosage: ;every hour; transdermal
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Temazepam
    Dosage: 10 mg; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Tramadol HCL
    Dosage: 100 mg; as needed;
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-10-05

Other drugs received by patient: Amoxicillin; Buscopan; Citalopram; Cyclizine; Omeprazole; Paracetamol; Tegretol Retard



Adverse event in 47 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 47 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Drug Toxicity, Completed Suicide, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Morphine
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 30 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 30 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Methadone HCL
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Oxycodone HCL
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Unspecified Drugs
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 38 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 38 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: chronicity: acute on chronic. route: ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Diltiazem
    Dosage: drug reported as diltiazem (long acting). chronicity: acute on chronic. route: ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Metoprolol
    Dosage: chronicity: acute on chronic. route: ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Unspecified Drugs
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 33 year old female receiving Diazepam

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-10-26

Patient: 33 year old female, weighing 75.0 kg (165.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Alcohol USE, NO Adverse Event, Suicide Attempt, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alcohol / 00002101 / (Ethanol)
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-10-10

Diazepam
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-10-10

Durazanil (Bromazepam)
    Dosage: 6 mg; 4 times a day;oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-10-10

Lormetazepam (Lormetazepam)
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-10-10

Zopiclodura (Zopiclone)
    Dosage: 7.5 mg; 20_1_day; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-10-10



Adverse event in 26 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 26 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Cocaine
    Dosage: unknown exposure. taken via ingestion and/or unknown.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Diazepam
    Dosage: unknown exposure. taken via ingestion and/or unknown.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Oxycodone HCL
    Dosage: unknown exposure. taken via ingestion and/or unknown.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Unspecified Drugs
    Dosage: unknown exposure. taken via ingestion and/or unknown.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 20 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 20 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Abuser, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: exposure unknown.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Methadone HCL
    Dosage: exposure unknown.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 21 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 21 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion. chronicity: unknown.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Diazepam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion. chronicity unknown.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Oxycodone HCL
    Dosage: reported as: oxycodone (long-acting). route reported as ingestion. chronicity: unknown.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 44 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 44 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: chronic exposure.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Ethanol
    Dosage: chronic exposure.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 33 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 33 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion. chronicity: acute on chronic exposure.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Marijuana
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion. chronicity: acute on chronic exposure.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Methadone HCL
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion. chronicity: acute on chronic exposure.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Unspecified Drugs
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 67 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 67 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Clonidine
    Dosage: acute on chronic exposure. route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Diazepam
    Dosage: acute on chronic exposure. route reported as ingestion.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 53 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 53 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen
    Dosage: drug name reported as acetaminophen/hydrocodone.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Morphine
    Dosage: (long-active) treatment.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Unspecified Drugs
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 47 year old receiving Diazepam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 47 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Abuser, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: chronicity: acute on chronic.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Oxycodone HCL
    Dosage: long-acting. chronicity: acute on chronic.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

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