DRUG USE
Valium (Diazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorder. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

HOW TO TAKE
Follow the directions for using Valium (Diazepam) provided by your doctor. STORE Diazepam at room temperature, away from heat and light.

SIDE EFFECTS
SIDE EFFECTS that may go away during treatment, include excessive daytime drowsiness, unusual weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, clumsiness, or unsteadiness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

MISSED DOSE
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Valium (Diazepam) and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take Diazepam for longer than prescribed. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Valium for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. Valium (Diazepam) MAY CAUSE drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Diazepam. Valium WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of other medicines and alcohol. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines can cause drowsiness.

FOR WOMEN: Valium (Diazepam) HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE HARM to the human fetus. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Diazepam during pregnancy. Valium IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Valium (Diazepam).

DRUG INTERACTIONS
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Taking Valium with CAFFEINE may result in the Diazepam not working as well for you. Diazepam may interact with certain foods. These foods containing caffeine include but are not limited to coffee, soft drinks, and chocolate. It is recommended to avoid or reduce caffeine at nighttime if you are taking Diazepam to help you sleep.

STORAGE
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.