Important information
You should not use Valium if you are allergic to diazepam or similar medicines (Ativan, Klonopin, Restoril, Xanax, and others), or if you have myasthenia gravis, severe liver disease, narrow-angle glaucoma, a severe breathing problem, or sleep apnea.

Before you take Valium, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, asthma or other breathing problems, kidney or liver disease, seizures, or a history of drug or alcohol addiction, mental illness, depression, or suicidal thoughts.
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Valium side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Valium: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;

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

depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;

hyperactivity, agitation, aggression, hostility;

new or worsening seizures;

weak or shallow breathing, a feeling like you might pass out;

muscle twitching, tremor;

loss of bladder control; or

little or no urinating.

Common Valium side effects may include:

drowsiness;

tired feeling;

muscle weakness; or

loss of coordination.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

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