Diazepam (Diazepam) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Side effects most commonly reported were drowsiness, fatigue and ataxia. Infrequently encountered were confusion, constipation, depression, diplopia, dysarthria, headache, hypotension, incontinence, jaundice, changes in libido, nausea, changes in salivation, skin rash, slurred speech, tremor, urinary retention, vertigo and blurred vision. Paradoxical reactions such as acute hyperexcited states, anxiety, hallucinations, increased muscle spasticity, insomnia, rage, sleep disturbances and stimulation have been reported; should these occur, use of the drug should be discontinued.

Because of isolated reports of neutropenia and jaundice, periodic blood counts and liver function tests are advisable during long-term therapy. Minor changes in EEG patterns, usually low-voltage fast activity, have been observed in patients during and after diazepam therapy and are of no known significance.

REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO DIAZEPAM

Possible Diazepam side effects / adverse reactions in 41 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-01-05

Patient: 41 year old male

Reactions: Dysarthria, Drug Abuser

Suspect drug(s):
Seroxat
    Administration route: Oral

Campral
    Administration route: Oral

Diazepam
    Administration route: Oral

Distraneurin
    Administration route: Oral

Doxepin HCL
    Administration route: Oral

Possible Diazepam side effects / adverse reactions in 36 year old male

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-01-10

Patient: 36 year old male

Reactions: Vomiting, Labyrinthitis, Tinnitus, Tympanic Membrane Disorder, Nystagmus, Deafness Neurosensory, Vertigo

Suspect drug(s):
Zoloft
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Attack

Zoloft
    Indication: Depression

Diazepam
    Administration route: Oral

Possible Diazepam side effects / adverse reactions in 66 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-01-11

Patient: 66 year old male

Reactions: Confusional State, Insomnia, Hallucination, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam

Other drugs received by patient: Zopiclone; Oxynorm; Oxycontin; Salbutamol; Ipratropium Bromide; Paracetamol; Dexamethasone; Docusate; Zopiclone; Caffeine; Warfarin Sodium; Aspirin; Nystatin; Haloperidol; Cefaclor; Omeprazole; Furosemide