Drawbacks

You are more likely to have the following side effects if you are between the ages of 18 and 60, do not take any other medications, or have any other medical conditions:

• Weakness in the muscles and unsteadiness when standing up, which all increase the risk of falling.
• May also result in low blood pressure, headaches, nausea, depression, disorientation, and gastrointestinal problems.
• Amnesia has been linked to antisocial behavior and is more likely to happen at higher doses.
• May impede a person's ability to react quickly and drive a car or operate machinery. Skip the alcohol (can enhance the sedative effect).
• Diazepam has the potential to cause both physical and emotional dependence. The shortest amount of time at the lowest dose is ideal. Drug users may look for diazepam suppliers.
• When ending lengthy therapy abruptly, withdrawal symptoms (such as convulsions, tremors, cramping, nausea, sweating, or insomnia) may appear; taper off gradually under a doctor's care.
• may infrequently result in respiratory depression (unusually slow and shallow breathing). When using higher doses of diazepam, in persons who already have respiratory problems, or in combination with other drugs that also cause respiratory depression, the risk is increased (such as opioids).
• Diazepam, like other anticonvulsants, has the potential to raise the risk of suicide thoughts or actions, and this risk may become apparent as early as one week after taking the medication.
• Paradoxical reactions, or those that go against expectations, can occasionally happen. Anxiety, agitation, wrath, disturbed sleep, sexual disinhibition, or hallucinations are some of the symptoms.
• Possible drug interactions include those with opioids, sedatives, alcohol, antipsychotics, antidepressants, or sedative antihistamines, as well as clozapine, probenecid, and valproate.
• Some persons, such as those with pre-existing respiratory conditions (including COPD or sleep apnea), acute narrow-angle glaucoma, a history of drug or alcohol misuse, those at high risk of falling, pregnant women, or those with kidney or liver problems, may not be a good fit. The effects of diazepam may be more noticeable in the elderly or weak. Women who are on benzodiazepines shouldn't breastfeed their infants.