Diazepam side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior;

• unusual risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;

• depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;

• hyperactivity, anxiety, agitation, hostility;

• double vision, hallucinations;

• weak or shallow breathing;

• feeling like you might pass out;

• muscle twitching, tremor;

• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

• urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious diazepam side effects may include:

• drowsiness, tired feeling;

• dizziness, spinning sensation;

• blurred vision;

• sleep problems (insomnia), nightmares;

• muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination;

• slurred speech;

• nausea, vomiting, constipation;

• headache, memory problems;

• drooling or dry mouth;

• skin rash; or

• loss of interest in sex.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.